Cloud will let SMEs compete globally

Jul 31, 2015

Cloud technology has the potential to produce the greatest productivity gains for small to medium businesses. This is one of the findings of the US Deloitte 2014 Report on Technology, and it holds true in South Africa due to the advancement of cloud technology, which...

SMEs take to the cloud

Jul 30, 2015

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are recognising the benefits offered by cloud computing and, in 2015, 39% of them are using cloud services – up 10% from 2014. This is according to Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx, releasing results from the latest SME...

BCX debuts Azure pay-as-you-go cloud

Jul 29, 2015

As the only gold certified Microsoft Cloud Operating System Network (COSN) partner in Africa, Business Connexion (BCX) has launched the first pay-as-you-go service for Windows Azure Pack out of its carrier-neutral, certified Tier IV data centre. The solution combines enterprise-class control and compliance with a fully managed service and self-provisioning, providing clients with flexibility and increasing their agility in the market.

Cloud as an enabler of enterprise growth

Jul 24, 2015

We live in a world where we have unprecedented access to computing power: a developer sitting in a café anywhere in our region can now access the same computing power as a Fortune 500 company. This is enabled by the cloud: an almost infinite amount of computing...

Reputable cloud providers key for banks

Jul 23, 2015

Cloud-based services have become increasingly popular among small and large businesses alike. This change in technology and regulation means that financial institutions are under pressure to source solutions that are flexible in meeting security risks. Banks need to...