AOS

What AOS does

AOS Ltd is a Rwanda-based information and communications technology (ICT) service provider and the operator of Rwanda's National Data Centre. Established in 2014 as a joint venture between the Government of Rwanda and Korea Telecom (KT), with the KT-Rwanda partnership dating back to 2007, AOS delivers a portfolio spanning .rw domain registration, shared and enterprise web/email hosting, cloud hosting (Standard Options 1–7), colocation hosting (1U–42U), SSL certificates, email security, website building, and IT consulting. Proprietary offerings include the Umucyo government-procurement digitization platform deployed at the Rwanda Public Procurement Authority, and an Integrated Video Surveillance System supporting city-wide public-safety enforcement in Kigali. The technology stack is layered on best-of-breed third-party solutions (Oracle, Dell, Fortinet, Sophos, Juniper, Veeam, SpamExperts, SiteLock, Weebly, RapidSSL/GeoTrust/Symantec) delivered from locally owned-and-operated infrastructure.

The company runs a hybrid go-to-market combining a self-serve e-commerce portal (market.aos.rw) targeting SMBs and individuals, inside sales via toll-free number 4747 for enterprise accounts, and partnership channels — most notably the Rwanda ICT Chamber agreement (2022, running through 2027) for discounted hosting to local startups, and the RICTA partnership (2018) enabling .rw domain registration via AOS-developed portal software. Pricing is denominated in Rwandan Francs (RWF) and structured by recurring subscriptions (annual for hosting/domains/SSL, monthly for cloud/colocation) plus unit-based colocation pricing and project-based professional services fees. Customer segments span Rwanda's government and public sector (the primary anchor given the National Data Centre role), startups/SMBs (price-sensitive, reached through the ICT Chamber), individual buyers (entry-level 12,150 RWF/year hosting), and enterprise/corporate clients (colocation and enterprise-grade packages).

Revenue mechanics therefore blend (a) subscription hosting/cloud/colocation, (b) domain registration and SSL resale, (c) project-based IT integration and consulting fees including government surveillance and procurement digitization deployments, and (d) partnership-driven discounts. Although classified commercially as a private joint venture between the Government of Rwanda and Korea Telecom (KT is the controlling shareholder; the firm is a fully consolidated affiliate of KT), AOS operates with commercial discipline through a salaried executive bench spanning CEO, CFO, CHRO, CMO, and division heads for IDC Operations, Software Business, and Systems & Security. Geographic concentration is presently Rwanda-only despite a stated vision to become the leading ICT company in Africa.

Name

AOS

Legal name

AOS Limited

Website

https://aos.rw

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AOS Ltd operates Rwanda's National Data Centre and delivers ICT services spanning .rw domain registration, web and cloud hosting, colocation, network security, IT consulting, and proprietary surveillance, serving the Government of Rwanda, enterprises, and SMBs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Infrastructure and Data Center Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

General-Purpose Compute (VMs & Bare Metal IaaS) (HDABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed Application Platforms (App PaaS & Runtime Services) (HDABAAAD), Application Outsourcing (AO) (BPAEAMAA)

Keywords

• Web hosting services
• Cloud hosting
• Data center operations
• Domain registration
• Network security solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Kigali

HQ country

Rwanda

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Web & Email Hosting: Subscription-based web hosting and email services with multiple tier packages ranging from Business to Enterprise plans, billed annually.
2. Domain Name Registration: Registration and renewal of .rw domain names including .rw, .co.rw, .org.rw, .net.rw, .ac.rw, .coop.rw.
3. SSL Certificates: Sale of Domain Validation, Organization Validation, and Extended Validation SSL certificates, as well as Wildcard SSL options.
4. Cloud Hosting: Cloud computing services with Standard options (1-7) providing vCPU, RAM configurations with monthly billing.
5. Colocation Hosting: Equipment space and bandwidth rental for individual and corporate customers, with unit-based pricing (1U to 6U configurations).
6. IT Consulting & Integration: Custom-tailored IT consulting services including network analysis, datacenter room management, and solution recommendations.
7. Email Security Services: Incoming and outgoing email filtering powered by SpamExperts, plus email archiving services with monthly domain-based billing.
8. Website Security (SiteLock): Malware scanning, vulnerability detection, and website protection services with annual subscription plans.
9. Website Builder: Weebly-powered drag and drop website builder with Free, Starter, Pro, and Business plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AOS operates and manages Rwanda's National Data Centre and delivers ICT infrastructure and managed services including shared web & email hosting, .rw domain registration, cloud hosting (vCPU/RAM configurations), server colocation (1U–42U), SSL certificates, IT consulting and integration, network security (Anti DDoS, IPS, WAF, VPN), and integrated video surveillance systems. Services are sold via a self-service online marketplace (market.aos.rw) and through direct enterprise engagement.

Product overview

AOS offers a portfolio of ICT infrastructure and managed services through a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core platform consists of the AOS Market Portal (market.aos.rw) through which customers purchase and manage services. The main product lines include: Domain Name Registration (.rw domains), Web & Email Hosting (Business/Enterprise/Premium tiers), Cloud Hosting (Standard Options 1-7), and Colocation Hosting (1U to Full Rack). Complementary security and productivity add-ons include SSL Certificates (DV/OV/EV/Wildcard), Email Security Services (powered by SpamExperts), Website Builder (powered by Weebly), and SiteLock Website Security. Proprietary solutions include the Umucyo procurement digitization system, Integrated Video Surveillance System for Kigali city, and Virtual Reality content for tourism. IT Integration & Consulting provides network analysis, datacenter management, and Network & Security services (Anti DDoS, IPS, WAF, VPN).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domain Name Registration Registration and management of .rw top-level and second-level domains for individuals, businesses, and resellers.
• Web & Email Hosting Shared web and email hosting packaged in Business, Enterprise, and Premium tiers with up to 99% uptime guarantee for individuals, SMBs, and large enterprises.
• SSL Certificates Resale of Domain Validation (DV), Organization Validation (OV), Extended Validation (EV), and Wildcard SSL certificates sourced from RapidSSL, GeoTrust, and Symantec.
• Cloud Hosting On-demand cloud computing with Standard Options 1–7 (1–4 vCPUs, 1–12GB RAM), 24/7 support, security, and data backup for businesses of all sizes.
• Colocation Hosting Rack-space colocation from 1U to 42U at the National Data Centre, including power, cooling, physical security, fire safety, and 24/7 physical access.
• IT Integration & Consulting Custom IT consulting and integration services including network and environment analysis, datacenter room construction and management, and solution design for organizations.
• CCTV Surveillance Systems Integrated video surveillance offering IP CCTV, rapid deployment, wireless, mobile and in-vehicle CCTV for law enforcement, government, and home security.
• Umucyo Solution Proprietary e-procurement and digitalization platform implemented for the Rwanda Public Procurement Authority to digitize end-to-end public procurement processes.
• Online Domain Name Portal System Web-based registrar portal developed for RICTA to register, renew, and manage .rw domain names with online payment processing.
• Virtual Reality Solutions Virtual reality content and experiences developed with the Rwanda Development Board covering gorilla trekking, Kigali city tours, and Rwandan cultural experiences for tourism promotion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% Uptime guaranteed on all hosting packages
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Rwanda ICT ChambercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 September 2022Five-year partnership (until 2027) to support local startups by offering affordable hosting services on web and mail, as well as cloud computing. Startups referred through ICT Chamber receive discounted services.
• RICTA (Rwanda Internet Community and Technology Alliance)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Partnership with RICTA which manages and administers the .rw domain name space. AOS developed an online domain portal system for registrars to renew and register .rw domains.
• Korea TelecomcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Korea Telecom is AOS's parent company and joint venture partner with the Government of Rwanda. Established in 2014, this partnership brings cutting-edge Korean ICT technology to Rwanda and positions AOS as a technology leader in the region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• GoDaddy: Global domain registrar and web hosting platform serving SMBs worldwide. Direct competitor to AOS's marketplace and SMB domain/hosting business, especially for Rwandan SMBs evaluating global brands.
• Hostinger: Global low-cost web hosting provider with growing African presence targeting SMBs and developers. Competes on price and brand in the same hosting, cloud, and website builder segments where AOS operates.
• NTT Data (formerly Dimension Data): Global IT services and systems integration major with deep African roots (formerly Dimension Data). Competes for AOS's IT integration, consulting, and managed services work serving enterprise and public sector clients.
• Liquid Intelligent Technologies: Pan-African fiber operator and ICT services provider (parent of Africa Data Centres). Competes with AOS across connectivity, cloud, and managed services for African enterprise and government clients.
• MainOne (Equinix): West African connectivity and data center operator now part of Equinix. Competes for African enterprise and government digital infrastructure spend alongside AOS, with greater geographic spread and hyperscale-grade capabilities.

Direct peers

• Raxio Data Centres: African carrier-neutral data center operator with facilities in Uganda, Ethiopia, DRC, Mozambique, Kenya and Tanzania. Directly comparable to AOS for colocation and cloud in the East African market and the most head-to-head peer regionally.
• Wingu Africa: East African data center and cloud operator headquartered in Ethiopia with regional expansion. Directly comparable carrier-neutral colocation and cloud services competing for the same customers AOS targets in East Africa.
• Africa Data Centres (Liquid): Pan-African hyperscale data center operator owned by Cassava Technologies, with facilities in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and DRC. Comparable colocation, cloud, and enterprise services targeting African public sector and large enterprise clients.
• Truehost Africa: Kenya-headquartered web hosting, domain registration, and cloud services provider focused on East Africa. Comparable to AOS's hosting, domain, and SMB cloud product lines at similar startup and SMB price points.

Regional players

• Afrihost: South African internet service, web hosting, and domain registration provider. Compares to AOS's web hosting and domain registration business with a similar SMB-focused business model across the broader African market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aos_rw
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100046590500687
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/africa-olleh-services-aos-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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