Vendor support key in cloud computing

Local interest in cloud computing is steadily growing and users are beginning to see an uptake in this platform, says Sven Rathjen, VP Sales EMEA at WD. This is extremely positive for resellers as the cloud presents prospects for growth and increased market share....

Data centre, CSP innovation boosts business

Data centres are the hub of today’s organisations, housing mission-critical servers, data, applications and services that keep businesses running, says Gert Schoonbee, MD of T-Systems in South Africa.  However, with the growth of cloud platforms, organisations are...

How solid is the cloud?

Despite mixed feelings in the market about migrating IT to the cloud and uncertainty about the security of that which resides off-site (even that which is governed by a hybrid cloud model), the level of security in the cloud is really a matter of who you decide to...

Cloud backup and disaster recovery

As more organisations become comfortable with cloud-based back-up solutions, it is becoming increasingly important to understand exactly what level of recovery their solution provides, says Gareth Tudor, CEO of Altonet. While backup is an important part of disaster...

Getting a better deal on cloud computing

True cloud services are a lot more user-friendly and cost-effective than remote hosted services, but not everyone is getting true cloud, says Grant Vine, technical director at Cybervine IT Solutions. Cloud computing has a lot to offer businesses, and can deliver real...

Moving from on-premise to the cloud

Gartner has said that by the end of 2013, 75% of global call centres will be making use of the hosted call centre model – which leaves 25% of call centres likely relying on premise-based solutions that use their private branch exchange (PBX) to perform basic call...