Aruba releases Cloud Services Controllers
Aruba Networks has introduced an innovative branch office networking solution that collapses the complicated patchwork of branch appliances and access servers into a single, compact cloud services platform. Aruba 7000 series Cloud Services Controllers eliminate the...
vCloud Air now available from VMware
VMware has announced VMware vCloud Air is officially available for government and public sector organisations in the UK to purchase, both directly and as part of the G-Cloud 6 framework – the latest version of the government’s cloud-based services network. VMware...
IT changes focus in IoT world
Hicham Abdessamad, executive vice-president, Global Services, Solutions and Support at Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) talks about cloud transformation and data expansion driving the need for businesses to embrace a new strategy. The cloud transformation and exponential...
NetApp delivers data backup to the cloud
NetApp has introduced new software and solutions for hybrid IT deployments that improve data backup and recovery times and give customers more control over how, when and where they store their data throughout its lifecycle. Customers can leverage the flexibility of...
Load-shedding a reason to move to the cloud
Electricity supply disruption looks set to become a permanent feature of the South African business landscape, says Louis Jardim of Turrito Networks - but businesses can minimise the impact on their IT by moving as much as possible to the cloud. “Wise business owners...
MDM announces Trillium Cloud
Master Data Management (MDM) has announced Trillium Cloud, a new service platform that provides organisations with a richly-featured enterprise data quality solution, consumable via a managed public cloud environment. The service eliminates the traditional...
HDS to acquire oXya
Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS) has announced its intent to acquire oXya, a leading provider of services for cloud and SAP solutions. The acquisition of oXya is expected to close by the end of March and is subject to customary closing conditions. Upon the close...
Streamline cloud communication with MiCloud
Mitel has added new features to its MiCloud portfolio aimed at helping service providers quickly deliver cloud communications to their customers. Additionally, the latest release of the MiCloud solution contains a number of enhancements to help service providers lower...
Sage One Accounting, MTN Business partner
The Sage One Accounting cloud accounting software is now available in a number of major markets throughout sub-Saharan Africa, following a partnership between Sage Pastel Accounting and MTN Business. The distribution agreement will cover all 10 countries in which MTN...
How to embrace the hybrid enterprise
Even though the cloud has brought many benefits to businesses: providing access to data when and where we want, the ability to sync our mobile devices and the ability to collaborate in realtime, it has also created new challenges for business leaders. With its growth...
BCX enhances cloud security offering
With cloud set to change the face of technology and enhance how businesses achieve their strategic imperatives, Business Connexion’s (BCX's) latest re-certification as a Cisco Gold partner and Master cloud and Managed Services Partner means the company can continue...
A cloud of your own
In a world where consumers often own multiple connected devices, from tablets and notebooks to smartphones - all of which are used to create and consume a variety of media - data storage has become a growing challenge, says Michael Watts, business unit manager at DCC....