Africa-based service provider Safaricom is going to deploy cloud-based solutions from Gemalto.

As part of the agreement, Safaricom, will use Gemalto’s LinqUs ­ the cloud backup solution to offer its subscribers in Kenya a comprehensive back-up service for phonebook contacts. Compatible with a majority of the mobile handsets, the cloud-based solution is expected to protect Safaricom’s subscribers from possible threats arising out of phone theft, loss, damage or replacement, by helping them save their contacts automatically in the mobile operator’s cloud-based storage service.