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Poor security practices could put cloud-driven business at risk
Research conducted by Kaspersky Lab has revealed that 35 percent of businesses globally admit that they are unsure if certain pieces of corporate information are stored on company servers or on those of their cloud providers. This makes the safeguarding…
Top technology trends that will dominate discussions in 2018
2017 has seen a number of disruptive technologies emerge and become the topics of discussion around boardroom tables all over the world. Technologies such as AI, cloud and the blockchain have become integral parts of companies plans to the future.…
What does it take to be a Cloud Climber?
Being clever in the cloud is about transforming the way businesses deploy and manage applications. Firms that continually innovate and build a sustainable cloud strategy deliver significant value to customers and differentiate themselves in a crowded marketplace. So, how is…
South Africa: AWS Direct Connect now available through Teraco data centers
On Wednesday 13 December 2017, Teraco, a vendor-neutral colocation data centre in South Africa, announced the availability of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Direct Connect through Teraco’s Johannesburg JB1 and Cape Town CT1 data centres. This will enable customers to directly…
Networks Unlimited helping organisations stay ahead of trends
There’s no question that cloud computing is one of the big movements in IT circles today. The world-wide adoption of cloud services is growing at an almost exponential rate, due to the capability of cloud platforms to enable new, complex…
Westcon-Comstor Enables Digital Marketing Collaboration with Microsoft Fast Start
Westcon-Comstor’s new Microsoft Fast Start programme makes it easier for technology resellers to build lucrative, thriving cloud computing businesses. Customisable assessment and migration tools, training courses, personalised assistance and activation support enable Microsoft cloud service providers (CSPs) of all experience…
Google Cloud Platform customers can secure sensitive data on the cloud
Gemalto has announced it’s providing Google Cloud Platform customers with the ability to manage and maintain full control of their encryption keys on Google Cloud Platform. Gemalto’s SafeNet Luna Hardware Security Module (HSM) and SafeNet KeySecure now both fully support…
Time for Africa to embrace the cloud
Businesses are under pressure to balance managing costs while remaining innovative with their value propositions. This is taking its toll on executives, with global CEO turnover reaching a record rate of almost 17% in 2015 and average tenure of a…
Westcon-Comstor launches online learning programme
On Friday 1 December 2017, Westcon-Comstor announced the launch of Velocity, an on-demand, online education programme designed to empower partner sales teams with the right mix of industry-trusted sales coaching, accelerated vendor-solution training and targeted Westcon-Comstor programme and systems guidance.…
South Africa to increase demand for cloud storage
Mimicking global trends, South Africa can expect an increased demand for cloud storage on the back of several trends including Microsoft’s recent Azure announcement. It is estimated that more than 50% of global information is now housed in a cloud…
True innovation-led business transformation starts in the cloud
No matter your industry sector or geographic location, all businesses today have one overriding thing in common: to be successful and sustainable you must be digital. While the rewards of moving a business towards digital are considerable, the initial transition…
Why some companies still fear the cloud
We’ve all experienced it before – one moment you’re dreaming peacefully and the next you’re plummeting through the air before ‘landing’ with a heart-stopping jolt back in bed. They say we often dream about falling when we feel overwhelmed or…
How to master the multi-cloud landscape
The artist John Constable once said that “we see nothing ‘til we truly understand it”. This is a timely adage and one that is increasingly applicable to business’ ongoing cloud odyssey. A compelling picture must be painted with great artistry,…
The cloud is about innovation, not just operational excellence
For many business managers and owners, the cloud is no longer a new concept. A growing portion of them already depend on the cloud for services as diverse as customer relationship management, email, office productivity and accounting software, and understand…
Cloud 2.0 – The dawning of pragmatic cloud
South Africa’s cloud adoption rate is on the increase and we are rapidly moving from cloud-first to a cloud-only methodology. The trend, which is rampant globally, is picking up speed as IDC predicts that 60 percent of enterprise IT workloads…
Commvault and Google Cloud partnership to support multi-cloud strategies
Commvault, an enterprise backup, recovery, archive and the cloud company has announced a partnership with Google Cloud to help enterprises leverage the range of cloud services available on one of the industry’s fastest-growing cloud platforms, Google Cloud Platform. Commvault’s partnership…
