AWS Cloud Migration

Simbisa Brands Limited

Predictiv ERP deployment on AWS Cloud

Pan-African QSR giant transforms IT infrastructure with 99.9% uptime guarantee and eliminates data centre concerns.

630+
Restaurants
9
Countries
99.9%
Uptime
Simbisa Brands

Executive Summary

Industry:
Restaurants and Bars
Solution:
AWS Cloud Migration

Simbisa means to strengthen and empower, derived from a Shona word that embodies a rally for strength and power. The name represents what the business and its staff stand for: to create and sustain a strong and empowered brand that is recognized across all regions.

Expansion into the region is critical to growth and achieve our goal of spreading our footprint into Africa as a diversified Pan-African business. Simbisa currently operates more than 630 Quick Service and Casual Dining Restaurants in 9 countries across Africa with ambitions of further expansion across the region.

Restaurant Chain

Problem Statement

Data Centre Failure

Risk of system downtime and potential data loss due to hardware failures and infrastructure limitations.

High Hardware Refresh Cycle Costs

Expensive hardware replacement cycles and ongoing maintenance costs impacting operational efficiency.

Proposed Solution

Amazon Web Services is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centres globally.

Restaurant Chain

Two-Tier Architecture Solution

Separated Frontend & Database

Eliminated single point of failure by separating web application from backend database.

Auto Scaling Groups

Automatic resource scaling in response to user activity and hardware failures.

AWS RDS

Easy database scalability without breaking production service or taking it offline.

AWS Backup Service

Fully managed backup service meeting recovery time and point objectives.

The Results

STC and Simbisa Brands successfully deployed the group-wide single instance Predictiv ERP System with remarkable outcomes.

99.9% Uptime Guarantee

High availability architecture ensures maximum system reliability and business continuity.

Capital Cost Savings

Migration from CapEx to OpEx model eliminated hardware depreciation concerns and replacement costs.

Core Business Focus

Team can focus on core business operations without worrying about IT infrastructure management.

Automated Cloud Backups

Scheduled automatic backups ensure data protection and quick recovery capabilities.

Minimal Downtime Risk

AWS Cloud infrastructure significantly reduces the likelihood of system failures and downtime.

Pan-African Accessibility

Seamless access to ERP system across all 9 African countries of operation.