Sector-specific IT management for Ghana's key industries

Industries We Support

Every sector has different IT risks, compliance obligations, and operational priorities. We tailor our managed IT services to how your industry actually works β€” not a generic template applied to every client.

Regulatory Compliance

We Understand Ghana's Regulatory Landscape

Our services are aligned to the compliance frameworks that matter most to Ghanaian organisations operating in regulated sectors.

Fintech Β· Rural Banks Β· Payment Processors

Bank of Ghana Cybersecurity Directive

Mandatory cybersecurity requirements for all BoG-licensed entities, including endpoint controls, access management, incident response, and periodic security assessments.

Fintech Β· Financial Services Β· Healthcare

ISO/IEC 27001

International standard for information security management. Increasingly required by regulators, enterprise clients, and international partners. Our Gold tier aligns to ISO 27001 controls.

All sectors processing personal data

Ghana Data Protection Act (2012)

Requires organisations to protect personal data, implement appropriate technical controls, and maintain accountability. Applies to any organisation holding customer, patient, employee, or beneficiary data.

Rural & Community Banks

ARB Apex Bank Supervisory Requirements

Supervisory and operational requirements for Ghana's 147+ rural and community banks, including IT governance, data management, and business continuity obligations.

Compliance support included in Gold tier and above. Available as a standalone engagement for all tiers.

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Sectors We Specialise In

Each sector has specific IT risks, compliance obligations, and operational priorities. Here is how we address them in practice.

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Fintech & Payments

Regulatory compliance Β· Security-critical

Ghana's fintech sector is growing fast β€” and Bank of Ghana cybersecurity requirements are tightening alongside it. We help payment companies, digital lenders, and mobile money operators build secure, compliant, and resilient IT environments.

πŸ“‹ Bank of Ghana Β· ISO/IEC 27001 Β· Ghana Data Protection Act
Common Challenges
  • ⚠ISO 27001 compliance requirements from regulators
  • ⚠Bank of Ghana cybersecurity framework obligations
  • ⚠Uptime is existential β€” payment systems cannot go down
  • ⚠Growing teams with rapidly expanding infrastructure
  • ⚠Security incidents can destroy client trust overnight
What Bernart Systems Delivers
  • βœ“ISO 27001-aligned security controls and compliance reporting
  • βœ“24/7 infrastructure monitoring with 1-hour critical response
  • βœ“Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) as standard
  • βœ“Patch management β€” zero unpatched critical vulnerabilities
  • βœ“Quarterly compliance evidence packs for audits
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Rural Banks & Microfinance

ARB Apex Bank regulated Β· Limited IT staff

Ghana's 147+ rural and community banks handle significant financial data for local communities but rarely have dedicated IT staff. We provide structured IT management that meets regulatory requirements without requiring an internal team.

πŸ“‹ Bank of Ghana Β· ARB Apex Bank Supervisory Requirements
Common Challenges
  • ⚠No dedicated IT staff to manage day-to-day issues
  • ⚠Regulatory compliance with ARB Apex Bank and Bank of Ghana
  • ⚠Connectivity challenges across branch locations
  • ⚠Ageing hardware creating reliability and security risks
  • ⚠Backup and disaster recovery often non-existent
What Bernart Systems Delivers
  • βœ“Fully managed IT support for all branch staff
  • βœ“Patch management and endpoint monitoring across all locations
  • βœ“Daily automated backup with tested recovery procedures
  • βœ“Bank of Ghana cybersecurity framework compliance support
  • βœ“Remote management β€” no need for on-site IT every day
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Healthcare & Clinics

Patient data Β· System uptime Β· Multi-site

From private hospitals to diagnostic centres and specialist clinics, healthcare organisations handle sensitive patient data and cannot afford system downtime. We provide secure, reliable IT management built around how clinical environments operate.

πŸ“‹ Ghana Data Protection Act Β· Patient Confidentiality Obligations
Common Challenges
  • ⚠Patient records and health data require strict protection
  • ⚠System downtime directly disrupts clinical operations
  • ⚠Multiple locations and departments with different IT needs
  • ⚠Medical devices and equipment requiring network connectivity
  • ⚠Staff data security awareness is inconsistent
What Bernart Systems Delivers
  • βœ“Endpoint protection across all clinical and admin workstations
  • βœ“Backup and recovery for patient record systems
  • βœ“Network management across departments and locations
  • βœ“Security awareness training for clinical and admin staff
  • βœ“Rapid response β€” critical issues resolved within 1 hour
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NGOs & International Organisations

Donor compliance Β· Remote teams Β· M365

Accra hosts dozens of NGO and INGO offices with international IT standards, distributed teams, and donor compliance requirements. We manage their Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace environments and provide the structured IT support they need to operate confidently.

πŸ“‹ Ghana Data Protection Act Β· Donor IT Requirements (USAID / EU / DFID)
Common Challenges
  • ⚠Donor compliance often requires documented IT controls
  • ⚠Remote and field teams need secure, reliable access
  • ⚠Microsoft 365 environments often poorly administered
  • ⚠Staff turnover creates persistent account management challenges
  • ⚠Data protection obligations for beneficiary information
What Bernart Systems Delivers
  • βœ“Full Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace administration
  • βœ“Multi-factor authentication (MFA) enforcement for all accounts
  • βœ“VPN and secure remote access management
  • βœ“Onboarding and offboarding processes for high-turnover teams
  • βœ“Backup for cloud data β€” emails, files, and collaboration tools
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Private Schools & Education

Student data Β· Campus networks Β· Device management

Private schools and educational institutions manage large numbers of devices, campus networks, and sensitive student data β€” often with minimal IT expertise on staff. We provide structured, affordable IT management built for educational environments.

πŸ“‹ Ghana Data Protection Act Β· Student Data Safeguarding
Common Challenges
  • ⚠Large numbers of devices across labs, admin, and staff
  • ⚠Campus Wi-Fi reliability affects daily teaching and learning
  • ⚠Student and staff data protection obligations
  • ⚠Web filtering and safe browsing requirements
  • ⚠Limited IT budget with high operational expectations
What Bernart Systems Delivers
  • βœ“Device monitoring and patch management across all endpoints
  • βœ“Campus network management and Wi-Fi optimisation
  • βœ“Web filtering and safe browsing policy management
  • βœ“Student and staff data backup and protection
  • βœ“Affordable per-user pricing tailored for education budgets
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Professional Services

Law firms Β· Accountants Β· Consultancies

Law firms, accounting practices, and consultancies operate with highly confidential client data, document-heavy workflows, and reputations that depend on discretion. We provide secure, reliable IT management that reflects the professional standards your clients expect.

πŸ“‹ Ghana Data Protection Act Β· Client Confidentiality Obligations
Common Challenges
  • ⚠Client confidentiality obligations across all systems
  • ⚠Document management systems require reliable access and backup
  • ⚠Email compromise incidents can be catastrophic to reputation
  • ⚠Multiple software platforms requiring ongoing administration
  • ⚠Remote working has expanded the security perimeter
What Bernart Systems Delivers
  • βœ“Email security and advanced phishing protection
  • βœ“Endpoint protection across all staff devices
  • βœ“Secure remote access management for hybrid teams
  • βœ“Data backup covering documents, emails, and practice systems
  • βœ“Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace full administration
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Growing Businesses & Startups

Scale-ready IT Β· MEST alumni Β· Ghana Tech Lab

Startups and fast-growing businesses in Ghana's digital economy often outgrow informal IT arrangements quickly. We offer a structured managed IT foundation that scales with the business β€” so technology never becomes the bottleneck to growth.

πŸ“‹ Scale-ready from 10 users Β· Startup-friendly entry pricing
Common Challenges
  • ⚠IT managed informally by a technical co-founder or staff member
  • ⚠Security controls absent or inconsistent as team grows
  • ⚠No standardised device or account management
  • ⚠Cloud environments set up quickly but never properly secured
  • ⚠Investor or enterprise clients increasingly asking about IT security
What Bernart Systems Delivers
  • βœ“Managed IT baseline from as few as 10 users
  • βœ“Standardised device onboarding and offboarding
  • βœ“Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace professional administration
  • βœ“Security foundation β€” endpoint protection, MFA, email security
  • βœ“Scalable packages that grow as headcount increases
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SMEs & Retail Operations

Operational reliability Β· POS Β· Multi-site

Small and medium businesses across logistics, retail, manufacturing, and services need IT that simply works β€” reliably, securely, and without demanding internal expertise. We become their IT department, fully managed and predictably priced.

πŸ“‹ Ghana Data Protection Act Β· Business continuity best practice
Common Challenges
  • ⚠No internal IT expertise β€” technology managed by non-specialists
  • ⚠Downtime directly impacts revenue and customer experience
  • ⚠Inconsistent antivirus, patching, and backup coverage
  • ⚠Multiple site locations creating complexity
  • ⚠Growing cyber threats targeting Ghanaian SMEs
What Bernart Systems Delivers
  • βœ“Fully outsourced IT department on a monthly subscription
  • βœ“Proactive monitoring β€” issues resolved before they disrupt staff
  • βœ“Consistent endpoint protection and patch management
  • βœ“Multi-site management from a single service desk
  • βœ“Predictable GHS pricing β€” no surprise IT invoices
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IT Risks We Find Most Often in Ghana

These are the six issues our free IT health checks most commonly uncover β€” across every sector, at organisations of every size.

πŸ”“No endpoint security

Ransomware and malware enter through unprotected devices

How we address this

Endpoint protection with automated threat detection deployed to every managed device

πŸ•Inconsistent patching

Unpatched systems are the most common ransomware entry point

How we address this

Automated patch management with zero-overdue-critical-patches as a service standard

πŸ’ΎNo reliable backup

A single ransomware event or hardware failure destroys business data

How we address this

Daily automated backup with quarterly tested restore β€” verified, not just assumed

πŸ‘€Weak access control

Ex-staff accounts remain active; no MFA; shared credentials

How we address this

Standardised onboarding/offboarding with MFA enforced across all cloud accounts

πŸ“§Phishing and BEC exposure

Business email compromise costs Ghanaian businesses millions annually

How we address this

Email security, phishing protection, and staff awareness training built into every package

πŸ“‰No IT visibility

No one knows what is running, what is failing, or what is at risk

How we address this

24/7 monitoring with monthly health reports giving complete visibility into your environment

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Find out which of these affect your organisation β€” at no cost.

Our free IT health check runs a read-only assessment and gives you a written report showing exactly what we found β€” before you commit to anything.

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IT Support Built Around How Your Organisation Works

Technology needs vary significantly across sectors. Fintech companies need compliance-ready security controls. Rural banks need remote infrastructure management without on-site IT staff. Healthcare clinics need patient data protection and maximum uptime. NGOs need donor-compliant Microsoft 365 management and secure remote access.

We do not apply one generic service model to every client. We start with a free IT health check that reveals the actual risks and priorities specific to your organisation and sector β€” then we recommend the right service tier and configuration based on what we find, not a fixed menu.

All services are delivered on a predictable monthly subscription in GHS. No foreign currency exposure. No surprise invoices. No minimum contract longer than 12 months.

Not Sure Where Your IT Risks Are?

Our free IT health check gives you a plain-English written report showing exactly what we found on your endpoints β€” no commitment required.

Serving Accra Β· Kumasi Β· Takoradi Β· Nationwide remote management