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August 20, 2018 •
Cloud Computing, Opinion •
Fundisiwe Maseko •
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Cloud has been punted as the panacea to virtually every digital transformation challenge, and it’s not uncommon for businesses to buy into this hype. Promises of cost reduction, improved productivity and automatic efficiency are attractive, adding to...
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August 20, 2018 •
Cloud Computing, Opinion, Southern Africa •
Danielle Kruger •
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The recent improvements in computer networking technology coupled with highly efficient storage mechanisms have led to the rise of high-speed connectivity and given organisations and individuals the ability to move large amounts of data / information over the...
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August 19, 2018 •
Cloud Computing, Top Stories •
Fundisiwe Maseko •
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With a dominant position in the cloud and networks, hyperscalers are consequently becoming leaders in the services space. A study conducted by Cisco reveals that hyperscale data centres will represent 53 percent of all installed data centre servers by 2021....
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August 16, 2018 •
Cloud Computing, Retail •
Neo Sesinye •
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Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of China’s e-commerce powerhouse Alibaba Group, launched a new suite of product offerings for the global market in the areas of cloud architecture, machine learning, internet of things (IOT) and security, reports The...
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August 9, 2018 •
Cloud Computing, Opinion •
Neo Sesinye •
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Globally, cloud services are on the rise and organisations large and small are either using the cloud or are planning to, according to Rightscale’s 2018 State of the Cloud Report. Closer to home, the Cloud Africa 2018 Report had similar findings, with...
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August 7, 2018 •
Cloud Computing •
Neo Sesinye •
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Siemon, a network infrastructure specialist, has annonounced that it is partnering with International Data Corporation (IDC), a provider in the provision of market intelligence, ICT events and advisory services, as part of a roadshow of events tailored for...
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August 6, 2018 •
Cloud Computing •
Danielle Kruger •
Comments Off on eHosting DataFort builds Microsoft Cloud Competency through LiveRoute acquisition
eHosting DataFort (eHDF), the region’s leading Cloud Infrastructure, Managed Hosting and Security Services Provider, today announced that it has acquired LiveRoute, a leading Cloud Solutions Provider in the Middle East. This acquisition is aligned with...
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August 1, 2018 •
Cloud Computing, Opinion, Security •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on Is your cloud strategy leaving your business vulnerable?
Businesses are fast adopting cloud, moving towards a multi cloud environment. With this shift, security becomes critical – and vastly more complex. Organisations don’t always have a full understanding of the threats and which cloud security...
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July 30, 2018 •
Cloud Computing, Southern Africa •
Danielle Kruger •
Comments Off on How secure is data in the cloud?
Many small business owners are more concerned about how secure their data is in the cloud, but don’t worry about taking their unencrypted laptops to a local coffee shop. Having a ‘secure’ password doesn’t mean one’s data is protected. This is...
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July 18, 2018 •
Cloud Computing, Security, Southern Africa •
Danielle Kruger •
Comments Off on PoPI makes choosing a cloud provider more difficult
The spectre of Protection of Personal Information Act 2013 (PoPI) looms ever closer, and while some companies will see the new regulation as something of a headache as they work to get their data management procedures in order, the threat of serious sanctions...
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July 17, 2018 •
Finance, Internet of Things •
Danielle Kruger •
Comments Off on Developing talent across the continent in the digital financial services space
A recruiter, whether external or internal, formal or informal, plays a crucial role in both a candidate’s and an employer’s work life. If recruitment companies are to survive the proverbial rat race, they have to stay ahead of their game by adopting...
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July 15, 2018 •
Cloud Computing, General •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on Ruckus launches Cloud-Ready specialisation program
Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS company, has announced the addition of its new Cloud-Ready Specialisation Program for channel partners. Designed specifically to help Ruckus channel partners expand into new, fast-growing market segments and gain renewable revenue...
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July 14, 2018 •
General •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on IT simplified for franchises
Unlike other start-up businesses that can survive on a shoestring budget, franchises require huge upfront investment. In exchange, the franchiser normally offers comprehensive support, business processes and systems to increase the chances of success....
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July 13, 2018 •
Cloud Computing, Opinion, Southern Africa •
Danielle Kruger •
Comments Off on Cloud data storage as a value-added service for small accounting firms
Data management and backup is one of the biggest IT challenges facing small accounting and bookkeeping firms today. Lacking the big budgets of larger companies, these businesses have less to spend on data storage, backup and protection and often resort to...
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July 10, 2018 •
Cloud Computing •
Danielle Kruger •
Comments Off on Thomson Reuters partners SAP to cut cross-border transaction costs
Thomson Reuters announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with SAP to simplify converting cross-border transaction prices into a single currency, no matter where or when the transaction happens. The new SAP Cloud Platform-based solution, called SAP...
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July 10, 2018 •
Cloud Computing, Opinion •
Danielle Kruger •
Comments Off on Cloud-based tools to reduce your communication costs and boost productivity
For many of us, the nature of work is changing. In our busy technology-powered lives, we need the right tools to engage and collaborate with colleagues, partners, customers and other key people. We need to be able to reach people wherever they may be. A...
