JDA partners with Microsoft in the cloud
JDA Software has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to enable JDA to build cognitive SaaS solutions on the market-leading Microsoft Azure cloud platform. This will, in turn, accelerate JDA’s vision to deliver an Autonomous Supply Chain through an...
Why many customers fail with cloud
At the recent Dell EMC Africa Partner Summit, partners from all over Africa gathered in one place to share information, and many of those discussions focused on cloud. Brad Pulford, GM for Channel & Distribution at Dell EMC South Africa offers insight into why...
Don’t let security concerns keep you out of the cloud
Cloud computing is gaining traction and, with major cloud players establishing - or committing to - a local presence, it's only a matter of time before every business has some, if not all, applications running in the cloud. For many organisations, concerns around...
Dell EMC enhances cloud solutions
Dell EMC is announcing several enhancements to its cloud-enabled infrastructure solutions portfolio to help customers maximise the value of their IT ecosystem and multi-cloud environments. Coupled with innovation from across Dell Technologies, Dell EMC is delivering a...
PaySpace partners with DNA HR and Payroll
PaySpace has been selected as the preferred cloud service provider to DNA HR and Payroll, the company set up by former Sage MD for Africa and the Middle East Anton Van Heerden. "Anton is an industry specialist and leader with over 25 years' experience. He has also...
Suffer a data breach; lose up to one third of your customers
Findings from RSA’s recent survey in the UK showed that 28% of customers have elected to boycott companies that have been shown to mishandle personal data. “South African businesses should be prepared for similar consumer trends in the near future,” believes Anton...
VMware expands hybrid cloud portfolio
VMware has announced innovations across its software-defined data center portfolio of infrastructure and management software to help customers digitally transform their businesses. VMware is introducing the new vSphere Platinum Edition to further secure customer...
Workday in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites
Workday has been positioned in the Gartner Leaders quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM (Human Capital Management Suites) for Midmarket and Large Enterprises. Workday was acknowledged as a Leader for the third year in a row and positioned the highest for...
AWS launches Amazon Route 53 in SA
Following the recent launch of CloudFront, our global content delivery network (CDN) service, in South Africa, is the launch of Amazon Route 53 in both edge locations, further improving availability and performance for customers and end users in the region. By Michael...
Embrace cloud, but know the risks
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 internet...
Local Azure data centres will unlock revenue
The imminent launch of Microsoft Azure data centres in South Africa will help dispel many of the fears still holding companies back from deploying the cloud for mission-critical applications, in turn creating a significant market opportunity for local resellers and...
Is the cloud the answer for everything?
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. By Sonja Weber, lead delivery solution manager at T-Systems South Africa Promises of cost reduction, improved...