Cloud uptake set to boom across Africa
Cloud computing uptake is about to explode in Africa’s major economies, as businesses gain confidence in both the security and reliability of the cloud. This was the key finding of the cloud in Africa: Reality Check 2013 research study, released by World Wide Worx and...
Enhancing the private cloud
Companies today are looking for solutions that offer better traction for their IT budgets, while providing agile, innovative and automated IT services both inside and outside of their organisations. One such solution to dynamically scale enterprise workloads and to...
Cloud computing brings massive benefits
Today, cloud computing generates a lot of hype; it’s both promising and scary. Businesses see its potential but also have many concerns - one of them being security. This is according to Johann Evans, chief technical officer of Cherry Olive, the unified data...
Trade-in programme announced by Citrix
Westcon Security Solutions – Data is set to assist Citrix resellers with the vendor’s recently launched trade-in programme, the Branch Repeater 85XX/88XX Buy-Back Programme, for its now end-of-sale 8500 and 8800 Repeater Units. The programme supports the adoption of...
idu-Concept available in the cloud
Budgeting and reporting software solution idu-Concept is now available in the cloud, making its benefits available to medium-sized businesses without the expense and hassle of a major implementation project, the company has announced. “idu-Concept is an easy-to-use...
Corporate SA should adopt hybrid cloud
On 1 October, the Gartner Group released a report entitled Private Cloud Matures, Hybrid Cloud is Next. In it analyst Thomas Bittman says that 50% of enterprises will have a hybrid cloud solution by 2017 so they can enjoy the speed of provisioning, automatic response...
Cloud in Africa: the next big disruptor
The disruptive nature of cloud computing will have far-reaching effects across all continents and industries as global players in the industry scuffle for market share in emerging opportunities for small to medium (SME) enterprises, says Derek Kudsee, CEO at SAP...
Cisco launches application-centric solutions
Application-centric infrastructure is set to help businesses in South Africa unlock new routes to innovation and profit, Cisco has announced. “A new paradigm shift driven by cloud, mobility and big data is redefining IT, with the Web-based economy shifting to an...
Secure operating environment key for cloud
Increasing levels of adoption of the cloud is driving urgency around the need for a secure operating environment and the skills necessary to maintain this environment. Cloud services experts like Gavin Lingenfelder, cloud services lead at Pamoja, believe good...
Ending server sprawl
Companies face important IT challenges today. Not only do they have to deploy and run their business applications with agility, but their infrastructures need to scale to support growth while maintaining quality of service – all in a cost-effective manner, says...
Preparing private clouds for a hybrid future
The value of hybrid cloud environments continues to grow for enterprises as services are becoming more and more refined. While perceived risks still remain, new management tools are quickly closing the gap allowing for data and applications to be managed seamlessly in...
Fujitsu strengthens solutions portfolio
Fujitsu has announced at Fujitsu Forum 2013 that it is significantly minimising customer implementation risks and shortening information and communications technology (ICT) project times by further strengthening its global solutions portfolio and allying with software...