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[South Africa] Software and cloud solutions provider SoftwareOne appoints Makhosini Dlamini as BDE for Africa

Nixon Kanali06 mins

Software and cloud solutions provider, SoftwareOne, has announced the appointment of Makhosini Dlamini as Business Development Executive for South Africa and Africa. With over 16 years in ICT, Dlamini boasts an impressive track record, including 11 years at Microsoft where he held several positions with involvement in significant projects such as UNISA’s migration to Microsoft AD/Exchange and the…

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[South Africa] Optimum cloud adoption requires a considered approach, says PBT Group

Nixon Kanali05 mins

Globally, companies are adopting cloud computing at an unprecedented rate with an aim to achieve scalability, cost savings, agility, availability, and security. While these benefits are tempting, the path to effective cloud migration is fraught with challenges, says Willem Conradie, CTO of PBT Group. “Despite the appeal of benefits like scalability, agility, and cost savings,…

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How cloud-native approaches are redefining business

[Column] Ronald Magondo: How cloud-native approaches are redefining business

Nixon Kanali07 mins

Cloud-native approaches are rapidly redefining the business landscape, enabling forward-thinking businesses to realise new opportunities, deliver digital innovations and unleash their growth potential. So what is a cloud-native approach and how can it benefit your business? Today’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem demands that businesses continuously seek out novel and innovative strategies in order to maintain…

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[Column] Andrew Cruise: Choosing a cloud provider that lifts your business

Nixon Kanali08 mins

Cloud adoption is rapidly increasing in Africa, with no slow-down in sight. World Wide Worx research indicates that 69% of companies in eight African countries plan to increase their cloud spend in 2023. Andrew Cruise, Managing Director of Routed, local VMware Cloud Verified provider and VMware Principal Partner, says this is due to a number of factors that…

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[Column] Christopher Sau: Ready to fly – A cloud migration roadmap for Kenyan enterprises

Nixon Kanali08 mins

According to the Cloud in Africa 2023 report by World Wide Worx, 84% of Kenyan organisations increased their cloud service spending last year. This is fuelled by an increase in the number of local data centres and available cloud platforms. At the same time, the country’s public sector is undergoing the transition from traditional, analogue services to digital…

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[Column] Garry Ackerman: Embracing the cloud – Mitigating load shedding impacts on business operations

Nixon Kanali08 mins

Load shedding poses significant challenges for businesses, disrupting operations, and hindering productivity. However, the cloud offers a viable solution to mitigate the impacts of power outages. By embracing cloud-based solutions for email and file sharing, productivity platforms, and data centres, companies can ensure uninterrupted access to essential services, enhance collaboration, and safeguard critical data.  As…

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[Column] Takalane Khashane: What companies need to know about prioritising information security in the cloud age

Nixon Kanali09 mins

Every business today needs to manage, retain and secure an exponentially growing volume of data. And in an age where the cloud and connected devices allow people to connect with each other and business resources – data, documents, databases, networks and systems – that they need from anywhere and at any time, cloud services bring significant…

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[Column] Jon Tullett: Cloud economics for enterprises

Nixon Kanali08 mins

When looking at cloud economics for enterprises, it is important to determine whether the cloud spend within the organisation is optimal today and will continue to be so tomorrow. According to Jon Tullett, Associate Research Director, IT Services & Cloud, at IDC sub-Saharan Africa, this is something that is often overlooked when determining whether the cloud solutions a company is using are providing…

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