Why the cloud is the new frontier for small local enterprises

The faster firms can get into the cloud, the faster their business acceleration and an improved financial bottom line. [iStockphoto]

Early this month, President William Ruto opened the new development centre for the global tech firm Amazon Web Services in Riverside, Nairobi.

With coffee lounges, immaculate seating spaces and inviting wall decor, the new office echoes the newest vibe in working spaces away from the old, drab and colourless offices.