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Managing data across multiple clouds
With the accelerated uptake of many different cloud-based solutions, from Software as a Service (SaaS) through to platforms and infrastructure, the cloud has fast become part of many organisations’ daily business. Often, what this means is that businesses are making…
Automated data archiving: a crucial aspect of digital transformation
As more and more South African firms continue with their Cloud migration programmes, the importance of having an enterprise-wide data archiving strategy comes sharply into focus. If you are in the process of embracing the benefits of new Cloud and…
Routed appointed as Veeam Cloud Service Provider
Neutral cloud provider, Routed, has partnered with Veeam Software, the solutions provider that delivers Availability for the Always-On Enterprise. Routed recently launched its vendor neutral cloud platform. The partnership with Veeam certifies Routed as a Veeam Cloud and Service Provider…
NetApp Expands Collaboration with Microsoft
NetApp has announced plans to expand its strategic alliance with Microsoft to help enterprises accelerate digital transformation for hybrid cloud. Customers are evolving their data centres to integrate hybrid cloud delivery models for greater agility. As they build out these…
Overcoming the barriers to Cloud success
An organisation may be looking to reimagine its internal operations, or create beautiful, consistent omni-channel experiences for its customers. It may be aiming to transform itself in new ways, creating dynamic growth engines. Or it may want to simply optimise,…
Analytics – unlocking the value of the data in your building
Buildings have evolved, along with virtually everything else. The concept of the “smart building” is not a new one and, indeed, there are many examples of operational and successful smart buildings in use, today. However, as with all smart things,…
New Solutions and Services for Hybrid Cloud introduced
NetApp has today introduced new hybrid cloud offerings that aims to give customers unprecedented ability to use data for competitive advantage. The announcements expand the company’s Data Fabric solutions and services portfolio to include the industry’s first enterprise-scale hyper-converged solution…
Virtualisation, hyper-convergence and the data explosion
Data management and ROI value have long been serious IT challenges. Whether you run a small home office or are part of an expansive enterprise, the issues remain the same; we are drowning in data. Not only drowning, but also…
If it’s not your expertise, leave disaster recovery to the experts
With technological innovations on the rise and hardware and software becoming more complex as a result, the tasks associated with the upkeep of IT operations have become more time-consuming as well. Rather than giving their IT department more resources to…
Artificial Intelligence – heading for The Cloud(s)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Cloud are making an impact in everyone’s business and personal lives. The sheer volume of data being generated daily, by billions across the globe, has accelerated the development of both, and prompted the need for…
New e-learning platform for agriculturalists
A new modern cloud-based e-learning institution, AGRICOLLEGES International has been launched in a bid to provide students with affordable, accessible and industry-relevant agricultural course content. The institution uses Desire2Learn’s (D2L) Brightspace learning management system (LMS). Howard Blight, Chairperson and Founder of…
The future of business: technology-led or soon-to-be-dead
The future of business is in the cloud. That is the message from global analysts as the latest IT sales figures show a marked shift away from hardware. The shift to cloud services and other Digital Business solutions has slashed…
Digital Transformation on the Horizon in South Africa
An infusion of cloud computing power and new enterprise mobility platforms, have accelerated the implementation of disruptive technologies. According to a Microsoft study, 48% of South African organisations have already begun a digital transformation journey, and 44% are planning to…
2017: A Tipping Point for Cloud
By 2020, nine out of 10 organisations will utilise hybrid cloud infrastructure, according to Gartner. With cloud spending in this area rising faster than ever before and data centre outsourcing on the decline, 2017 is set to be a tipping…
Globetom’s Electronic Distribution Platform reaches Nigeria
Globetom’s has announced that their cloud service for electronic distribution and payment solution management is making a market entry into Nigeria. The announcement comes after Globetom’s GP3 platform received certification from the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System Plc as a Payment…
Microsoft brings Azure to Africa
Microsoft has announced that it will deploy two hyperscale data centres in Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa. Speaking at the final day of the VeeamON 2017 annual customer and partner conference, Mark Russinovich, CTO Microsoft Azure said, “Up…
