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ASKARI WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT ENTERS GLOBAL OSPAs AFTER WINNING THE OUTSTANDING NEW SECURITY PRODUCT CATEGORY OF KENYA OSPAs 2024

 

We are excited to announce that Opticom Kenya Limited’s innovative Askari Workforce Management solution has been honored with the Outstanding New Security Product award at the 2024 Kenya Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). This accolade celebrates the impactful role of companies, individuals, projects, and technologies in protecting people, property, and places against various security challenges.

 

About Askari

Askari is a revolutionary workforce management platform that integrates advanced technology and global best practices to elevate security services, drive efficiency, reduce costs, and boost transparency. Its robust suite of features includes core functions of:

  • Time and attendance tracking
  • Patrols management
  • Incident reporting
  • Task management for security personnel

The solution is also interfaced with:

  • Learning Management system
  • Visitor Management system
  • Quality Management system
  • Smart HR system and
  • Asset Management System

By automating essential operations and enhancing workforce accountability, Askari Workforce Management delivers maximum value at a competitive cost.

 

An Award-Winning Philosophy

At the core of Askari’s success is a philosophy built on visibility, transparency, and operational efficiency in workforce management. Our approach emphasizes empowering security teams while harnessing technology to improve security outcomes for clients. This vision has guided the development of our award-winning Askari Workforce Management solution, recognized for its effectiveness in optimizing security services and streamlining operations.

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Message from the CEO

Tim Chege, Founder and CEO of Askari Technologies, expressed his gratitude for the award: “It’s an honor to receive this recognition, which validates our commitment to providing top-tier security solutions that truly impact the lives of our clients and their customers. This award inspires us to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s achievable in security management.”

Looking Ahead

This achievement at the 2024 Kenya OSPAs marks a significant milestone for Askari Technologies as we set our sights on global recognition at the international OSPAs. Our dedication to innovation and excellence in workforce management is reshaping the security industry, and we are committed to ensuring that our clients remain secure and operations are seamless.

Congratulations to Opticom Kenya Limited and the Askari Team on this well-earned success!

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