1. Technology Platform
Esoko is a hosted application where our technical team maintains, supports and upgrades the technology, so there’s no special software or hardware required. You can access the platform from any internet-enabled PC or via SMS from any phone in any country. The platform is centered around networks and contacts that you build over time, and you can choose from a range of applications to suit your business or project, from simple SMS alerts on your phone to powerful field polling via SMS. It is available in English, French, Arabic and Portuguese, and is easily translatable into other languages. Our range of features currently includes:

• Profiles (GIS, households, cropping etc.)
• Automatic SMS Alerts (prices, offers, weather)
  
• Bulk SMS Push (advisories, notification, procurement)
  
• Scout Polling (track field data/activities)
  
• Stock and Flow (track inventory/volumes)
  
• Website Portals (advertise your services/project)
  
• Easy Upload (SMS, Web, Java, Android)
  
• GIS & Maps
• Full data privacy and secure hosting
  
  
  

2. Support & Training
Our partner services group has developed methodologies and trainings that are available to anyone seeking to understand and rollout a sustainable and successful Market Information System. This includes trainings (Field Deployment, Data Collection Methodology, Business Sales and Platform training), on-site MIS deployment consulting, workshops, forums, and extensive documentation in our Partner Toolkit.  We believe most technology is 99% dependent on successful deployments and market knowledge. We're here to make sure you get it right.

3. Business Model & Franchising
Unlike most Market Information initiatives in the past, the advent of the mobile phone presents a new and compelling business opportunity. Esoko has a subscription model covering four key target groups and provides business strategy and financial models that will help you design your business and reach profitability.