Case Study: FirstWave Group achieves scalable, data-driven operations with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365

FirstWave, the largest vertically integrated freshwater aquaculture business in Sub-Saharan Africa, scales its operations with Microsoft 365

FirstWave Group, Africa’s leading vertically integrated freshwater aquaculture business, needed a scalable way to support rapid growth, modernize operations, and connect teams across multiple countries. The company turned to Microsoft Azure Stream Analytics along with Microsoft 365 tools to replace fragmented systems, improve collaboration, and lay the foundation for more data-driven operations across its production, distribution, retail, warehouse, HR, and administrative functions.

Using Microsoft Azure Stream Analytics and Microsoft’s broader cloud and productivity stack, FirstWave consolidated data onto a single platform, reduced reliance on on-premises servers, and enabled near real-time visibility for managers and executives. Microsoft also helped the company automate processes, improve productivity during COVID-19 remote work, and cut paper and energy use, while supporting 99.999% service uptime and more flexible, on-demand scaling.

FirstWave Group

Elias Phiri

Group ICT Manager