📊 Kenya IT Infrastructure Survey: what 109 companies told us Kenya's IT market is growing — and the numbers behind that growth are worth a closer look. We surveyed 109 IT professionals and decision-makers working directly in the Kenyan market to understand how businesses are planning their infrastructure investments. Key findings: ▪️ 92.3% of companies plan to scale their IT infrastructure in the coming year ▪️ 76% are ready to increase IT spending — 23% plan to double their budgets ▪️ 39.6% are considering moving from global to locally registered providers ▪️ Top reasons for choosing local: DPA 2019 compliance, competitive pricing, low latency, and accessible support 🔗 Read the full report on the Servercore blog: srv.cr/tl9q6

🌐 How DNS Works: The Internet's Phone Book Explained We've published a guide covering DNS fundamentals — from how domain names resolve to IP addresses to security threats and protection mechanisms. What's inside: ▪️ DNS hierarchy, records, and lookup process ▪️ Common threats: spoofing, cache poisoning, DDoS attacks ▪️ Security features: DNSSEC and DNS filtering ▪️ DNS in hybrid and multi-cloud setups A practical reference for developers, system administrators, and anyone working with web infrastructure. 🔗 Read the full article: srv.cr/3aws9

🔐 New Article: What is Cybersecurity? As digital infrastructure becomes essential to business operations, understanding cybersecurity fundamentals is no longer optional. Our blog article breaks down everything from common threats to industry standards and practical protection strategies. What's covered: ▪️ Cybersecurity fundamentals and why they matter for every organization ▪️ Common threat types: malware, phishing, ransomware, DoS, and MitM attacks ▪️ Types of cybersecurity: network, application, endpoint, and cloud security ▪️ Industry standards: ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, and GDPR compliance ▪️ Protection strategies and best practices for businesses At Servercore, security is built into our infrastructure. We provide DDoS protection, triple data replication, PCI DSS certified data centers, and 24/7 monitoring and support to help businesses maintain secure, compliant operations. 🔗 Read the full article: srv.cr/3b2xd

🔐 Audit Logs in the Servercore Control Panel We've launched a new service — audit logs. Monitor every action: who was involved, what changed, and when it happened. Key features: ▪️ Control access — monitor user activity in the Control Panel, from authentication to resource modifications. ▪️ Investigate incidents — use the complete event history for the last 90 days for quick analysis. ▪️ Pass audits — export logs to meet ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and other regulatory requirements. ▪️ Integrate with SIEM — set up automated log export via API in JSON or CSV format. The service is enabled automatically and provided free of charge. Logs are retained for 90 days. Learn more in the documentation: srv.cr/rp9wv. Get started: srv.cr/3brsu

🗂️ We've updated the control panel homepage All your infrastructure resources are now displayed on a single screen. This approach improves visibility and lets you access resource management with one click. What's new: ▪️ The homepage displays dedicated servers, cloud servers, S3 storage, databases, Kubernetes clusters, and domain zones. We're actively working on adding the remaining resources. ▪️ Billing widgets have moved to a separate section. All your financial information is now in one place. Resource information updates approximately once per hour. Go to control panel: my.servercore.com

🇰🇪 Servercore at Africa Fintech Forum 2025 in Nairobi We participated in the Africa Fintech Forum, which brought together over 200 delegates, 30 speakers, and fintech leaders from across the continent. The event focused on key challenges and opportunities in Africa's financial technology sector. Robin Peterz, business development manager at Servercore, shared insights on how reliable IT infrastructure supports the growth of fintech companies in Kenya and across Africa. We understand that security and reliability are critical for fintech businesses. That's why Servercore provides: ▪️ 5-layer security system protecting data from application level to data center ▪️ Local data storage in compliance with Kenyan regulations — our data centers meet PCI DSS standards, and data processing follows Kenya's Data Protection Act 2019 and GDPR ▪️ Up to 100% service availability SLA ensuring business continuity ▪️ 24/7 technical support and DDoS protection Thank you to the organizers and all participants for the valuable discussions on financial inclusion, digital lending, and blockchain innovation across Africa.

🎬 New Video: Go Deliveries Case Study We've published a video case study featuring Kalvin Omollo, CEO & Founder of Go Deliveries. Learn how an on-demand delivery platform overcame challenges with high cloud costs and frequent downtimes by partnering with Servercore. Results achieved: ▪️ 43% reduction in cloud costs ▪️ Improved service stability during rapid growth ▪️ 7-10 day migration with free support ▪️ Lower latency with local data center presence ▪️ M-Pesa integration for seamless payments Watch the video: srv.cr/l8sf5

📧 Introducing Servercore Mail Service We've launched a new product for sending transactional emails from Servercore infrastructure. Mail Service helps your applications reliably deliver emails to recipients via SMTP protocol. Track delivery statistics through API. What you get: ▪️ 99.99% deliverability — we monitor your domain reputation to keep emails out of spam folders. ▪️ Sending speed up to 3 million emails per hour — the service handles peak loads without interruption. ▪️ Stop-list verification — emails reach only valid recipients, filtering out spam traps and non-existent addresses. ▪️ Delivery statistics — get reports via API or through technical support. ▪️ Compliance with local standards — data centers comply with PCI DSS, data processing follows Kenya's Data Protection Act 2019 and GDPR. What it's designed for: — Transactional emails — order confirmations, delivery status updates, booking reminders. — One-time campaigns — messages about referral programs, promotions, product updates. Mail Service is available in the control panel for all Servercore customers. Set up Mail Service: srv.cr/ouga4

📊 M-PAYA Energy Case Study: Scaling Smart Metering M-PAYA Energy is the first Kenyan company providing prepaid smart metering solutions for electricity and water. The company serves landlords, property developers, and tenants across Kenya and Somalia, with plans to expand into other East African markets. As M-PAYA deployed their new utility billing and energy management system, they faced several challenges with previous cloud providers: limited flexibility requiring multiple support calls for scaling, support gaps with delayed assistance, and control limitations due to dependencies on external providers. In our new case study, you'll learn how Servercore helped M-PAYA Energy: ▪️ Achieve a smooth, self-managed migration without the delays encountered with previous providers ▪️ Deploy scalable cloud infrastructure with 99.98% uptime for real-time prepaid metering ▪️ Gain complete autonomy over deployments with self-service resource provisioning ▪️ Reduce billing disputes through transparent, real-time usage tracking ▪️ Scale infrastructure on demand to support expansion across East Africa With Servercore's locally-hosted, high-performance cloud servers and transparent pay-as-you-go billing, M-PAYA Energy now has the flexible infrastructure needed to expand confidently into new markets while maintaining operational excellence. Read the full case study: srv.cr/9d39s

💰 Earn with Servercore Affiliate Program Help us find new customers and receive stable income — up to 15% of turnover from referred clients throughout the entire partnership period. How it works: ▪️ You invite new users ▪️ We handle infrastructure setup and maintenance ▪️ You earn rewards that grow as your referrals consume more services 10% — up to 500,000 KES/month 15% — over 500,000 KES/month Program benefits: — All company products included — Unlimited number of referrals — Payouts without fees — Both legal entities and individuals can become partners Apply now: srv.cr/ej0pe

✨ Servercore Rebranding We're working on our new brand identity and gradually updating our logo, colors, and design across all materials — from website to social media. Our refreshed look embodies Servercore's core values: helping businesses stay close to their customers, growing together, and delivering world-class technology solutions. The "Mirror of Growth" concept uses metal as our visual metaphor — the foundation of server infrastructure: ▪️ Metallic surfaces represent the reliability and resilience of our infrastructure ▪️ Reflections and polished finishes symbolize shared growth: we're committed to supporting our clients' success because when they succeed, we succeed too What remains unchanged? Our mission: providing reliable IT infrastructure that powers business growth.

⏰ Payment deferral: Keep working even with zero balance Reminder about a useful feature that helps avoid unexpected service interruptions — deferred payment. How it works: When your account balance is insufficient for automatic billing, your cloud platform products and S3 Storage will continue running for an additional 4 business days. Use this time to top up your balance without any service downtime. Available for products: ▪️ Cloud Servers ▪️ File Storage ▪️ Managed Kubernetes ▪️ Cloud Databases ▪️ S3 Storage How to enable: Control Panel → Billing → Deferred Payment → Activate Available for residents of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kenya who spent at least 150,000 KZT / 3,500,000 UZS / 40,000 KES in the previous month. Enable deferral: srv.cr/i5pow

☁️ New Article: What Are the Benefits of Cloud Computing Cloud adoption continues accelerating globally, but many organizations still question the real-world impact. Our guide examines 18 specific benefits driving this migration — from operational efficiency to competitive advantage. The article covers: ▪️ Cloud service models: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS explained with use cases ▪️ Key benefits: scalability, cost savings, security, disaster recovery ▪️ Common limitations and practical solutions to overcome them ▪️ Implementation checklist with actionable next steps We also address real challenges like vendor lock-in, cost sprawl, and security responsibilities — helping organizations understand what to expect from cloud migration. Servercore helps business implement these cloud strategies through our TIER III certified data center in Nairobi. We offer cloud servers, dedicated hardware, managed databases, and Kubernetes clusters with 24/7 support and free migration assistance for companies looking to modernize their infrastructure. Read the full article: srv.cr/wyzzx

🔒 New Article: Information Security Fundamentals Cyberattacks are expected to cost businesses worldwide $10.29 trillion by 2025. This makes information security knowledge essential for organizations of all sizes. We've published a comprehensive article that covers the basics of InfoSec, including essential concepts, real-world threats, and strategies to protect digital assets. What's inside: ▪️ Core InfoSec principles: confidentiality, integrity, availability ▪️ Common security threats and vulnerabilities ▪️ Technical, administrative, and physical security measures ▪️ Modern security tools: SIEM, DLP, IDS/IPS ▪️ Industry-specific security requirements and compliance At Servercore, we ensure infrastructure-level protection with built-in DDoS filtering, data encryption, and TIER III/ISO 27001 certified data center in Nairobi. Our solutions comply with international security standards including PCI DSS, GDPR, and local DPA 2019. Read the full article: srv.cr/wklxn

🎬 Building Resilient Cloud-Native Architectures with Managed Services On August 8th, we partnered with Nairobi DevOps Community for a Meetup at iHub, where we explored practical approaches to cloud-native infrastructure and managed services. For those who couldn't join us or want to revisit the insights, we've published the video recording on our YouTube channel: 🔴 Hare Arnold, Senior DevOps/Pre-Sales Engineer at Servercore, shares 15 years of experience and insights from 50 infrastructure projects. Key topics covered: — Managed services vs monolithic infrastructure approaches — What makes architecture production-ready — Application vs infrastructure security risks — When to choose managed services for your team Watch the presentation: srv.cr/bvy7d

⚡ Cloud deployment speeds from our Nairobi data center Our team tested deployment times on our local cloud infrastructure here in Kenya. Sharing some interesting numbers with the tech community: 🖥️ VM creation: 27 seconds ⚙️ Kubernetes cluster creation: 7 minutes 🗄️ Managed DB cluster (PostgreSQL): 7 minutes 30 seconds What's behind these numbers? — Local infrastructure in Tier III data center — Intuitive control panel design — Billing in Kenyan Shillings — Data sovereignty compliance — 24/7 local support — No cross-border latency "Latency isn't just a metric, it’s a key performance factor. With locally hosted infrastructure in Kenya, workloads benefit from reduced network hops and consistent performance. Local presence is an architectural choice that optimizes speed and reliability." — Hare Arnold, Pre-sales Engineer at Servercore

🚀 Servercore at Smart Banking Summit 2025 Yesterday our Business Development Manager Robin Peterz presented at BFSI Week in Nairobi, sharing insights on building resilient IT infrastructure for modern fintech. In his presentation "Meeting the IT Infrastructure Demands of Modern Fintech," Robin discussed real challenges and solutions from our experience supporting financial services across Africa and Central Asia: ▪️ Local infrastructure matters: Our Tier III data center in Nairobi delivers <10ms latency, crucial for real-time payment processing and mobile banking applications. ▪️ Compliance as foundation: PCI DSS readiness, ISO 27001 certification, and local data sovereignty requirements (DPA 2019, GDPR) — essential building blocks for any fintech operation. ▪️ Real impact from our cases: We've helped Uzapoint (ERP-POS systems) reduce infrastructure costs by 60%, enabled 5x faster customer interactions for Bosch (retail), and supported Air Samarkand (airline) with 50% growth in digital service adoption. ▪️ Beyond hosting: Our team of dedicated architects and DevOps engineers work alongside fintech teams during critical migrations, product launches, and scaling phases. Thank you CIO Africa for bringing together banking executives, CIOs, and technology leaders at Smart Banking Summit. The discussions on digital transformation, open banking, and infrastructure challenges unique to African markets were particularly valuable for the entire BFSI community. Interested in the full presentation or discussing fintech infrastructure? Connect with Robin or our team.

🇰🇪 Uzapoint Case: How to Cut Cloud Costs by 60% and Reduce Latency by 100 Times Effective resource scaling and latency optimization are critical for POS system providers serving multiple African markets. Our client, Uzapoint Technologies — an ERP-POS company focused on creating innovative POS systems designed for SMEs and media enterprises throughout Africa. Established in 2020, Uzapoint has built a strong portfolio of over 4,000 satisfied clients across Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, with a broad network of resellers and agents reaching both urban and rural communities. In our new case study, discover how Servercore helped Uzapoint: ▪️ Reduce IT infrastructure costs by 60% through local cloud migration ▪️ Decrease latency by 100 times with Nairobi-based servers ▪️ Achieve 99.98% uptime, eliminating regular downtimes ▪️ Enable efficient traffic handling during peak hours Read the full case study: srv.cr/tl0y1

🇰🇪 Servercore x Nairobi DevOps Community Meetup Join us for a session on building resilient, cloud-native architectures with managed services. We'll discuss how to simplify operations while scaling confidently. Hare Arnold, our Pre-Sales Engineer, will share practical insights on leveraging managed infrastructure to focus on innovation rather than maintenance. 📅 Friday, August 8, 2025 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 IHUB, Jahazi, Ground Floor, James Gichuru Road, Nairobi Whether you're working with containers, microservices, or scaling existing systems, join us for actionable takeaways. Register: lu.ma/xxjo3g4j