ABB helps secure Oman’s power network

In the Sultanate of Oman, ABB is in the process of installing a high-reliability grid communications technology solution that will protect the critical digital electrical infrastructure for the Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC). OETC owns and operates...

US cloud security spend to reach $1,93m by 2021

Cloud security spending in the United States is expected to reach $1,93-billion by 2021, according to PreciseSecurity.com. Back in 2016, the US region spent $675-million on cloud security solutions in total, meaning it will triple in the following years. In comparison...

People-focused steps for adopting cloud at scale

Larry Bossidy, the former Chairman and CEO of Honeywell International Inc., captured what it takes to successfully execute strategy when he said: “Execution is the ability to mesh strategy with reality, align people with goals, and achieve the promised...

Liquid Telecom extends collaboration with Microsoft

Liquid Telecom is working with Microsoft to launch new enterprise cloud services – designed to improve business collaboration, increase productivity and drive business growth in Africa. Leveraging Liquid Telecom’s low latency, high capacity, resilient...

MTN selects Ericsson for commercial 5G core and radio

Ericsson has been selected by MTN South Africa as a 5G network modernisation vendor. Ericsson will supply 5G products and solutions from its Radio Access Network (RAN), transport and core portfolios, with commercial rollout expected to start in 2020. As part of its...

Peering subsidies from Africa Data Centres

Africa Data Centres (ADC) has partnered with INX-ZA, a division of the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) of South Africa, which operates completely neutral, and community-run Internet exchange points in South Africa. The partnership will deliver...