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Navigating Africa’s data centre boom amidst grid challenges and environmental opportunities

Navigating Africa’s data centre boom amidst grid challenges and...

Despite the power and connectivity challenges, Africa is an emerging powerhouse that will thrive on innovation in the data centre industry. Ed Ansett, Founder & Chairman, i3 Solutions Group, explains why the...

Africa’s data centre sector thrives due to market investments

Africa’s data centre sector thrives due to market investments

Major data centre players are investing in the Digital Transformation of Africa. Khazna Data Centers is enhancing Egypt’s digital infrastructure by building the country’s first hyperscale data centre, while e...

Dell EMC expert on how to transform the workplace productivity

Dell EMC expert on how to transform the workplace productivity

Mohammed Amin, Senior Vice President, Middle East, Turkey and Africa at Dell EMC, believes we are about to become immersed in a world of ‘smart living’ at home and ‘intelligent working’ in the workplace as we embark on the ...

Vox creates innovative and disruptive one-click Virtual Data Centre

Vox creates innovative and disruptive one-click Virtual Data Centre

As part of its goal to consistently disrupt and innovate the telecommunications and data industry, Vox took the strategic decision to develop and roll out a Virtual Data Centre. An environment from which it can assist...

COMMENT: Business continuity and disaster-recovery-as-a-service

COMMENT: Business continuity and disaster-recovery-as-a-service

Kevin Krige, Head of Datacentre and Cloud Service, BT in Africa, says the list of potential threats to businesses continues to grow. Today’s integrated digital networked economy – and as business operations inc...

What to do with your old servers when transitioning to the cloud

What to do with your old servers when transitioning to the cloud

Ryan Birkenbach, ITAD Manager at Desco Electronic Recyclers, shares insight into how businesses can improve their sustainability strategy and generate revenue with a focus on refurbished servers. As businesses move to the...

Will data centre investment be the catalyst for cloud adoption in Africa?

Will data centre investment be the catalyst for cloud adoption in Africa?

Neil Templeton, VP, Marketing, Console Connect, investigates Africa’s data centre landscape over the course of the year as well as how it is set to evolve in 2023. He considers the potential of cloud technology for a...

Expert discusses data centre modernisation for transformation success

Expert discusses data centre modernisation for transformation success

Modernising the data centre is about harnessing innovative capabilities to operate with a competitive edge. Stephane Duproz, CEO of Africa Data Centres, discusses the importance of modernising the data centre for...

Ageing networks can hamper cloud performance

Ageing networks can hamper cloud performance

The cloud, IoT and even hyperconverged infrastructure require a robust and solid network to relay the information to and from the data centre they are connected to. But an old, legacy network can severely hamper this...

PBT Group expert discusses why data clouds are gathering

PBT Group expert discusses why data clouds are gathering

While the march to the cloud continues, business decision-makers are recognising that such a complex migration cannot happen overnight. Here, Julian Thomas, Principle Consultant at South Africa-based data solutions...

Veeam expert on data availability in a digital world

Veeam expert on data availability in a digital world

With several multinational data centres set to arrive in South Africa over the coming 18 months, businesses and consumers alike are starting to view the cloud and the availability of data differently. Kate Mollett,...

Empowering cross-continent connectivity with subsea innovations 

Empowering cross-continent connectivity with subsea innovations 

WIOCC’s transformative journey from a regional service provider to a global connectivity powerhouse is driven by strategic partnerships and investments. With a focus on expanding infrastructure and enhancing o...

Clientèle Life ensures competitive differentiation with consistent uptime and fast data access using Infinidat

Clientèle Life ensures competitive differentiation with consistent uptime and ...

As more and more businesses attempt to scale alongside their Digital Transformation journey, they must implement technology which offers positive results and acts as an enabler. Infinidat has offered Clientèle Life an ...

Datacentrix facilitates smooth sailing for Zutari data centre relocation

Datacentrix facilitates smooth sailing for Zutari data centre relocation

Datacentrix has assisted local engineering firm, Zutari, in successfully reorganising and relocating the company’s data centre within a four-day period. Stephan Botha, IT Operations at Zutari, discusses the...

Curro schools continue to put learners at heart of education

Curro schools continue to put learners at heart of education

The harsh reality of Digital Transformation means companies and organisations will be left behind if they do not conform and adapt their technology offerings. Curro realised it needed to bring its curriculum to life,...

SBV Services stops millions of attacks thanks to Trend Micro

SBV Services stops millions of attacks thanks to Trend Micro

SBV Services stops millions of attacks while protecting cash in transit, employees, and data with Trend Micro. Overview SBV Services is a leading provider of customised cash services and solutions to reserve and ...

Vox creates innovative and disruptive one-click Virtual Data Centre

Vox creates innovative and disruptive one-click Virtual Data Centre

As part of its goal to consistently disrupt and innovate the telecommunications and data industry, Vox took the strategic decision to develop and roll out a Virtual Data Centre. An environment from which it can assist...

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