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Looking at the IT industry in Nairobi we can see by far the digitalization efforts done by Kenya in the last several years. 

One important aspect in this direction is the consistent growth of the number of startups, which, according to have grown to 91 in 2022. 

While some call Nairobi the Silicon Savannah, the city still has a lot of room for growth in terms of digitalization and IT capabilities. The most recent case of a tech giant that hired the local workforce is OpenAI. According to the tech giant cleaned-up their AI tool of toxicity using Kenyans that provided their services for less than $2/hour. 

Nonetheless, the salary of a software developer in Nairobi starts at $458, and can go up to $1637, according to

Considring the salary range and the OpenAI case, Nairobi is attractive for international IT companies that seek for a cheap workforce to source out their Information and Technology activities in Africa. 
The list of notable companies located in Nairobi includes Asus, Cisco Systems, Intel, IBM and Huawei - according to data as of November 2023.

IoT (Internet of Things) is a giant network with connected devices. These devices collect and share data about how they are used and the environment in which they are operated. 

IoT Development is the process of creating and deploying Internet of Things (IoT) devices and applications. Everything is done using sensors that are built into every physical device. These sensors continually emit data about the working state of devices and send it to the IoT platform, further analytics is performed on the data and valuable information is extracted as per requirement. The output is shared with other devices for a better user experience.

IoT Development has gained immense popularity in recent years, as the number of connected devices continues to grow at a rate of . By 2025, it is estimated that there will be over IoT-connected devices worldwide.

Most IoT devices have the word smart at the start of their names: smartphones, smart watches, smart DVS, and smart homes. All these smart technologies are one of the essential criteria on which smart cities rely. 

As we see Internet of Things (IoT) development plays an important role:

• Improve operations by collecting and analyzing data from IoT devices.

• Increase efficiency by automating tasks and processes.

• Reduce costs by optimizing their operations.

• Create new revenue streams by offering new IoT-based products and services.

When choosing an IoT Development service provider for a project, we suggest you consider the following criteria:

• Look for a company with experience and expertise in IoT development, and a skilled team of IoT specialists.
• Check for reviews and feedback from previous clients.
• Make sure the company understands your needs.
• Ensure the company prioritizes data security
• Consider the level of post-development support

Custom IoT development can be a complex and challenging process, but Æðµã´«Ã½ is a valuable resource for finding the best IoT Development companies for your projects with over 1228 companies in 85+ countries. The platform provides detailed company profiles, client reviews, and ratings to help you evaluate and compare different service providers and choose the one that meets your needs.

We’ve created also a powerful filter that you can use to narrow down the results based on your requirements and shortlist the companies. 

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