Microsoft Launches a Mobile App for Business Communication

Microsoft has launched Kaizala, a mobile app designed for large group communication, work management, reporting and analytics, integrated with Office 365.

According to Sebuh Haileleul, Country General Manager for Microsoft East and Southern Africa, the app addresses several challenges faced by most businesses in Africa who manage field staff remotely.

“Task workers working on construction sites, or in manufacturing plants, retail shops and other industries, typically don’t have a dedicated work space, computer or even email address. This makes it hard for managers to share and collect important information. Kaizala makes it easier and less time consuming for organizations to communicate, assign and track work in real-time, and create reports based on aggregated data,” said Haileleul.

Businesses using Kaizala will be able to connect with large groups of people across their entire value chain, wherever they are, all on a single platform on their mobile phone.

Haileleul added that Kaizala extends beyond a communication function, enhancing business agility, collaboration and organizational productivity. Some of its unique features include the ability to:

“As we launch Microsoft Kaizala in Kenya, we hope to help connect the complete value chain, including even the unconnected parts of organizations – from small businesses to large enterprises and governments who wants to connect with their citizens,” added Rajiv Kumar, Corporate Vice President, Office Product Group, Microsoft.

Microsoft Kaizala is now available in Kenya for download as a standalone app for Android and iOS phones.