Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) has simplified its infrastructure by centralizing it on Charmed OpenStack from Canonical, reducing costs and increasing control.
The move aimed to overcome challenges of vendor lock-in, complexity, and high licensing costs faced by TNM's diverse IT systems.
By choosing Charmed OpenStack, TNM achieved flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and scalability, liberating itself from vendor-specific platforms.
The licensing model offered by Canonical for OpenStack was more cost-effective for TNM compared to other vendors, charging per node rather than per instance.
TNM leveraged Canonical's Managed OpenStack service to deploy the cloud infrastructure efficiently and upskill its team for managing the platform independently.
The migration to OpenStack resulted in cost savings, simplified management, vendor agnosticism, scalability, and improved control for TNM's operations.
Critical workloads like the PCRF system, messaging systems, and USSD system have been successfully moved to OpenStack, enhancing control and reducing costs for TNM.
By embracing OpenStack, TNM has modernized its infrastructure and positioned itself for scalable growth in Malawi's telecommunications landscape.
With Canonical's ongoing support, TNM is well-equipped to provide reliable and affordable services to millions of customers, setting a benchmark in the industry.