Ethio telecom has launched a suite of seven cloud-based solutions aimed at empowering enterprises and institutions within Ethiopia. These solutions, utilizing Ethio telecom’s cloud infrastructure, are designed to enhance operational efficiency and facilitate digital transformation across various sectors.
- Digital Livestock Tracking:
- This system leverages Internet of Things (IoT) technology to provide real-time monitoring of livestock.
- It uses RFID tags and GPS technology to track the location and health of animals.
- This aims to improve livestock management, reduce losses due to theft or disease, and facilitate access to financial services for livestock owners by providing verifiable data.
- Essentially, it’s a digital tool to bring more efficiency and security to the traditional practice of livestock farming.
- tele Push-to-Talk/Video (PTT/V):
- This is a communication solution designed for businesses and organizations that require instant group communication.
- It transforms smartphones into walkie-talkie-like devices, enabling real-time voice and video communication over Ethio telecom’s mobile network.
- Features include location-based services, multimedia messaging, and centralized management, making it suitable for sectors like security, logistics, and emergency response.
- It’s designed to replace or add to traditional two way radio systems.
- Core Banking Solution:
- This cloud-based platform is tailored for Micro-Finance Institutions (MFIs) and Savings & Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs).
- It automates core banking operations, such as account management, loan processing, and transaction tracking.
- The solution enhances efficiency, improves data management, and enables financial inclusion by providing access to digital financial services.
- It allows smaller financial institutions to have access to modern banking tools, without the large expense of building those systems themselves.
- Education Management System (EMS):
- This system aims to modernize educational institutions by providing a centralized platform for managing administrative tasks.
- It includes features for student enrollment, record-keeping, attendance tracking, and communication between teachers, students, and parents.
- The EMS streamlines school operations, improves data management, and enhances the overall educational experience.
- It is a tool to help schools move their administration into the digital age.
- One-Office Collaboration and Productivity Solution:
- This platform is designed to improve teamwork and productivity within organizations.
- It provides tools for document sharing, project management, and communication, all within a cloud-based environment.
- This solution enables real-time collaboration, streamlines workflows, and enhances overall efficiency.
- This is designed to help businesses have more productive employees.
- tele Contact Center:
- This cloud-based solution provides a centralized platform for managing customer interactions across multiple channels, including voice, text, and social media.
- It aims to improve customer service by providing tools for efficient inquiry handling, automated workflows, and real-time data analysis.
- This solution enables businesses to provide consistent and personalized customer experiences.
- ERP Solutions:
- This cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution integrates core business processes, such as finance, HR, and supply chain management.
- It provides a unified platform for managing business operations, enabling better decision-making and improved efficiency.
- This solution helps businesses streamline workflows, enhance data visibility, and achieve sustainable growth.
- This is a tool to help businesses to manage all of their resources in one place.
These cloud-based services offer access to IT resources, including servers, databases, and data storage, through Ethio telecom’s network. The company has indicated that these solutions are designed to reduce the need for on-premises infrastructure for businesses and institutions, and that they have already provided cloud and data center services to a large number of enterprise customers.