Azanuru Technologies

23/05/2014

Sales Engineer (temp to permanent)

The Sales Engineer will be responsible for visiting potential and existing client sites (within Nairobi), for: sales, installation, configuration and support.

Technical skills:
* Moderate TCP/IP networking.
* Windows (XP/7/8) networking, configuration and troubleshooting.
* WiFi 802.11 g/n and related encryption configuration and troubleshooting.
* Some lifting, drilling and ladder work as required during network cabling activities.
* Creating basic technical documents and diagrams to capture site-specific information.
* Basic knowledge of Cloud computing.

Soft skills:
* Good communication and customer service.
* Time-management.
* Attention to detail.
* Process-driven with an eye for refinement as needed.
* Sales experience or expertise.

Relevant certifications/degrees are a plus but not required provided there is evidence of prior relevant experience.

This is a temp to permanent position with a monthly compensation (based on qualifications) of: Kes. 20-35,000 with additional bonus/commissions for successful sales, installation and retention.

To apply send a brief plain email to jobs(at)azanuru.net.
We will NOT accept any applications with attachments.

Your application email should be brief and based on your CV/resume but clearly focus on addressing the skills above.
If you don't have a specific skill be sure to indicate that and point out an alternate skill that you feel would be relevant.

Scheduled interviews from Tuesday to Wednesday next week (May 27-28th) between 9am-4pm. Random skill testing will be performed as required.

29/04/2014

***UPDATE - A patch has been released by Microsoft for this vulnerability.
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms14-021

If you use Microsoft Windows please avoid using the Internet Explorer browser especially for internet browsing.
Microsoft has announced a serious security vulnerability that has no fix at this time.

https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/2963983

Internet explorer versions 6,7,8,9,10,11 are affected.

There are some workarounds suggested in the above link that involve reducing your user rights and modifying Internet Explorer browser security settings.

You can also use up-to-date versions of Firefox and Chrome pending a security update from Microsoft.

Microsoft is aware of limited, targeted attacks that attempt to exploit a vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 7, Internet Explorer 8, Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 10, and Internet Explorer 11.

28/04/2014

https://www.azanuru.com/how-to-access-azanuru-kenya-directory-ios/
https://www.azanuru.com/how-to-access-azanuru-kenya-directory-android/

Azanuru is now hosting an online directory that will allow access to important Kenyan phone numbers using your IOS/Android phone/tablet.

Initially, you will be able to access phone information for the National Government Ministries, County Governments, Police, Hospitals, Airports, Public Schools, Utilities (Water/Electricity), Churches and NGOs.

We are constantly updating the directory so if you see something missing or have a suggestion/correction, just leave us a comment or email us at kenyadirectory (at) azanuru.net

14/04/2014

We are pleased to offer small and medium businesses, an affordable smart office solution that will transform office operations.
The v-office is your office in the azanuru cloud.
We have created an essential package to allow your business to operate securely and efficiently from multiple locations (work, home and while traveling).

Prices start from as low as kes. 4,360 per month for 5 users and includes:
√ Security – VPN, firewall, IDS/IPS and anti-virus.
√ Secure work from remote (home/branch/hotel…etc) using secure VPN.
√ Email, shared calendars and address books.
√ Messaging: text/audio/video chat and conferencing.
√ Simple setup – No special hardware or software purchase.
√ Office file sharing.
√ 99.9% up-time SLA.

For the month of April 2014, we are offering a 7 day trial period.

For any other questions or to sign-up, please contact us at [email protected]

14/04/2014

We are pleased to announce that the v-datacenter is now available.

The v-datacenter, is your very own secure virtual datacenter in the azanuru cloud, complete with cloud server instances, storage volumes, routers, networks and firewall security groups (infrastructure as a service – IAAS). It is powered by Openstack software, used by the world's largest public clouds.

Visit azanuru.com for more information on pricing and features.

For any other questions or to sign-up, please contact us at [email protected]

12/04/2014

In response to the Openssl heartbleed vulnerability, we have udpated our systems and confirmed by verifying our openssl versions along with performing actual vulnerability testing using various vendor and open tools available that test for the heartbleed vulnerability.

10/04/2014

If you run/operate a website that uses SSL to encrypt your data, please check whether you are affected by the heartbleed openssl vulnerability.

What is the heartbleed vulnerability?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heartbleed_bug
http://heartbleed.com/

How can I tell if I'm affected?
If you use openssl versions 1.0.1 - 1.0.1f, you may be affected. Openssl version 1.01g is not affected.

Edit: For Centos/Redhat 6.5, update to openssl-1.0.1e-16.el6_5.7.

One site that does a quick test for this vulnerability is: http://filippo.io/Heartbleed/

*** Disclaimer: Please exercise caution and due-diligence when using ANY third-party site to perform a vulnerability test as the risk for exploitation is very high.

The Heartbleed Bug is a serious vulnerability in the popular OpenSSL cryptographic software library. This weakness allows stealing the information protected, under normal conditions, by the SSL/TLS encryption used to secure the Internet. SSL/TLS provides communication security and privacy over the I...

02/04/2014

Shout-out to Team Ownerz for winning the Hackbattle 2013 challenge.

A combination of social and technical skills were necessary to solve the scenario that was brilliantly architected by John Gichuki (Chuks).

For more information on how the winning team went about the challenge, visit Chuks corner blog: http://chuksjonia.blogspot.com/

Also follow Africahackon (https://www.facebook.com/africahackon) for more information on this and upcoming events that help to highlight the importance of information security.

12/03/2014

v-datacenter beta sign-up ends today.

We wish to thank everyone that participated and all those who expressed your support - We appreciate it.

11/03/2014

We demonstrate how you can create your own Apache web server in 5 minutes using the instructions on our blog (www.azanuru.com/blog).

http://youtu.be/ivEQs6coZVY

Creating an Apache web server in 5 minutes using the Azanuru v-datacenter.

10/03/2014

Use the azanuru v-datacenter to build your basic apache web server in 5 minutes.

https://www.azanuru.com/beta-v-datacenter-apache-web-server-server-in-5-minutes/

beta v-datacenter – Apache web server server in 5 minutesBefore we start√ Create your azanuru cloud account at: https://www.azanuru.com/beta-sign-up/ √ Update your web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer) Let’s get started√ Log-in to the beta v-datacenter web dashboard:https://vdc....

10/03/2014

How easy is it to build a cloud server in the v-datacenter?

https://www.azanuru.com/beta-v-datacenter-create-your-first-cloud-server/

beta v-datacenter – Create your first cloud serverLeave a replyThe azanuru beta v-datacenter is now available.We will show you how easy it is to create your first cloud server.Before we start√ Create your azanuru cloud account at: https://www.azanuru.com/beta-sign-up/ √ Update your web browser (Chro...