The complete cloud platform built for Africa
8 Reasons to Choose BCS
Cost Advantage
Up to 90% more cost-effective than hyper-scalers
25% more affordable than other local cloud providers
Transparent pricing — no hidden fees or unexpected billing shocks
Pay in local currency, eliminating forex risks and reduced withholding tax
Quarterly prepaid plans for budget predictability
Local Presence & Compliance
Data hosted within Kenya (and expanding regionally)
Compliant with ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 45001, PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISAE 3402
Meets local regulatory requirements (Central Bank of Kenya, Data Protection Act, etc.)
Designed for African businesses, ensuring data sovereignty
Performance & Infrastructure
Low latency with local data centers (faster than global clouds for African users)
Built on enterprise-grade platforms with high resilience
Scalable VMs — from startups to enterprise workloads
High availability (99.95% uptime SLA) guaranteed
Optimized for African internet challenges (resilient routing & bandwidth efficiency)
Security First
Built-in Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW)
Micro-segmentation & east-west traffic inspection
End-to-end encryption for data at rest and in transit
Regular third-party audits to ensure best-in-class cloud security
Optional Managed Security Services (MSSP) available for enterprises
Support & Expertise
24/7 local support from certified Kenyan engineers
SLA-backed support with escalation paths
Onboarding assistance: Free Cloud Assessment, Migration, and Setup
6 months free cloud support (break-fix) for new customers
Customer-first philosophy — quick response times & proactive monitoring
Ecosystem & Flexibility
Marketplace for ISVs and MSSPs to host and sell their solutions
Seamless integration with SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS workloads
API-driven cloud — supports automation and DevOps workflows
Innovation for Africa
Africa-first design: affordable, scalable, and reliable
Localized billing reduces withholding tax & forex losses
Strong focus on capacity building (bootcamps, certifications, webinars)
Collaboration with universities, accelerators, and incubators to nurture innovation
Roadmap includes AI/ML hosting, green energy-powered cloud, and sovereign cloud zones
Sustainability & Green Cloud
Energy-efficient data centers powered by renewable energy mix
Commitment to reducing carbon footprint in African IT infrastructure
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