Cloud databases offer significant benefits
Managing the workloads and application data for vast networks of office-bound and mobile users, as well as Internet of Things (IoT) and other connected devices, can be a major availability and scalability headache for database administrators. So says Bridgette Kemp,...
Saving cloud from the jaws of complexity
Ten years ago, business technologies had saturated to breaking point. The potential they offered were diminished by their deployment and maintenance costs. Then virtualisation, cloud and similar technologies emerged to offer new capacities and optimisation. By Doug...
Migrating data to the cloud a burning issue for CIOs
Currently, many organisations are looking towards cloud as a 'silver bullet' for their data storage challenges. By Eran Brown, chief technology officer at Infinidat However, it is interesting to note that many of those already in the cloud are looking to leave it (aka...
Global Digital Transformation partners Cloudify
Global Digital Transformation (GDX), an emerging digital transformation consultancy with operations in South Africa, North America and Europe, has entered into a key partnership with Cloudify. GDX has integrated Cloudify into its network automation offerings, using...
Cloud migration not without challenges
While moving to the cloud might be easier than overhauling on-premise systems, there are still obstacles to overcome. Ryan Jamieson, solutions and innovation officer at Altron Karabina, says many companies underestimate the costs of migration and the level of planning...
Why the right hyperscale partner is crucial for success
A wave of big data from a slew of ubiquitously networked devices, sensors and the Internet of things, is flooding organisations across the board, and putting pressure on data centres to deliver and perform at their peak. Moreover, the need for instant, 'from anywhere'...
Teraco’s Africa Cloud Exchange offers direct connections
Cloud investment into Africa has increased sharply as the continent sees the establishment of its first cloud regions. Through extensive investment by multiple international operators, cloud strategies are now becoming a key element within every enterprise's...
Fujitsu extends agility with multi-hypervisor hyperconvergence
Fujitsu has announced the global availability of the multi-hypervisor platform Nutanix Enterprise Cloud on Primergy. This Fujitsu appliance delivers confidence to customers that new digital applications can be delivered at speed and enable enterprise IT...
That cloud looks attractive right now
South Africa's current woes, both real and imagined, appear to be coming in jumbo-packs of late. The uncertainties around the upcoming National Elections, severe weather conditions and ratings agency downgrades are all dealing body blows to our already struggling...
How communications service providers can maximise revenue with cloud
While cloud adoption among communications service providers (CSPs) in Africa is still at an early stage - with many regional operators only now beginning to implement concrete projects. Hassen Hamza, pre-sales and business development manager: Middle East & Africa...
Six ways to optimise your cloud usage
Elaine Wang, cloud and software solutions director at Rectron, provides some tips for businesses looking to maximise their return on investment from the cloud For the longest time, businesses have been involved in discussions around the benefits of shifting their data...
Are we teetering on the edge?
For the past five years we’ve all been talking about the cloud. It’s become all pervasive as companies move to consumption-based pricing, and we’ve watched the meteoric rise of the hyper-scalers like Amazon, Microsoft and Google. And that’s despite the cynic’s view...