Cloud Services Adoption, Channels, and Professional Services Opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2025

This IDC Market Perspective provides insights into the service requirements of customers of managed cloud service providers in Sub-Saharan Africa. The study highlights opportunities available to managed cloud service providers, based on the current challenges affecting enterprises in the region. Additionally, the study makes recommendations on how service providers can capitalize on current market opportunities."Managed cloud services remain integral to cloud services adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa. The limited skills to manage both multi-cloud services and hybrid cloud environments have necessitated demand for cloud professional services. Service providers should focus on critical data management services to ensure a smooth cloud transition for customers." - Research Manager Derrick Chikanga, IT Services, IDC South Africa