Demystifying hyperconverged infrastructure
Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) is a term that inevitably comes up when people are talking about the cloud. However, it`s important to understand what HCI is, its role, the impact on cloud computing and hybrid infrastructures and how to apply this technology in...
Aspen Mesh beta for microservice infrastructures debuts
F5 Networks has announced the launch of Aspen Mesh, an open public beta of its fully supported service mesh built on Istio. As companies move to a model where applications are continuously developed and deployed, they are leveraging microservices to effectively build...
All about blockchain
We frequently associate blockchain with Bitcoin. However, blockchain technology extends beyond the realm of cryptocurrency. Blockchain is not limited to financial or banking transactions. In fact, transactions can be the movement of money, goods or secure data. by...
Trends and technologies that will impact 2019
That’s pretty much it. In literally what feels like the blink of an eye, we’re closing the books on 2018 and gearing up for what promises to be an incredible 2019. Brendan McAravey, country manager at Citrix South Africa As always, at this time of year, we like to...
BT to deliver the SD-WAN, cyber security for IXOM
BT has signed a contract to deploy a new generation of network technology for IXOM, a market leader in chemicals manufacturing and distribution in Australia and New Zealand. The deal will see IXOM benefit from BT's latest software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN)...
Gartner gives VMware highest product scores
VMware has received the highest product scores for two of the three defined use cases in Gartner's Critical Capabilities for WAN Edge Infrastructure. VMware was recently recognized as a Leader in the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for WAN Edge Infrastructure. That...
Smart cities. Is it wise to get smarter?
We are in an era of intelligent and urgent urban innovation. Our homes are connected, our streets are thriving labyrinths of interconnectivity, and our businesses are a hive of data streaming and surveillance. By Simon McCullough, major channel account manager at F5...
What are lost sales costing your business?
Using technology to manage your company's loss rate can have a massive impact on your bottom line, writes Stephen Corrigan, MD of Palladium If you want to win at business, you need to become obsessed with your losses. It may sound a bit backwards but consider this: if...
Big data and the office
An office able to collect data on the activities of its occupants might sound like something from Big Brother, but it's far less scary - and far more useful - than you'd think. This is according to James Mitchell, head of business solutions at Regus, who says: "One of...
Ericsson, Volvo Cars sign Connected Vehicle Cloud deal
Ericsson has been selected by Volvo Car Group to provide the industrialized Ericsson Connected Vehicle Cloud (CVC) platform to further enable its digital vehicle services in more than 120 markets worldwide for the next five years. Volvo Cars, like other major players...
UP, Sanral launch Future Transportation Research Hub
The University of Pretoria's Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, the SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have embarked on a major partnership to establish an...
SynergIT helps Steyn City keep IT overheads down
Steyn City lifestyle resort has partnered with SynergIT to implement a fully independent, secure and scalable technology solution to streamline and customise the complicated network of business operations within its infrastructure. Steyn City partnered with systems...