Paratus signs re-seller agreement with Starlink for Africa Issue 6 2023, News & Events Pan-African telco and network services provider Paratus Group announced it has entered an agreement as a distributor for Starlink’s high-speed services across the African continent, available immediately in Mozambique, Kenya, Rwanda and Nigeria.
What is the 3-2-1 rule Issue 6 2023 Data corruption is a bit like a car accident. It does not happen often to a person, but when it does, even a minor fender bender can create inconvenience, and a major smash can cause months, even years, of problems.
Undersea cable incidents highlight need for network resilience Issue 6 2023 South Africa's undersea cable network is an indispensable digital lifeline, tethering the country to the global digital community. Daily, these cables process terabytes of data, underpinning near every local sector.
Secure backup strategies imperative for business continuity Issue 6 2023, Information Security Cybercrime is on the rise, and businesses need to adjust how they manage their data to fend off attackers, or risk irreparable damage, writes Lisa Strydom, Senior Manager Channel and Alliance for Africa at Veeam Software.
The state of edge security report Issue 6 2023, News & Events Edge computing has grown from being a niche use case in a handful of industries to offering a major opportunity for enterprises across industries to spread computing power around the world.
Managing the allure of Azure (without the costs) Issue 6 2023 Microsoft Azure has proven an appealing digital solution for organisations wanting to embed digital and embrace digital transformation, but the cost has to be carefully managed.
Migrating to the cloud? Beware the many hurdles Issue 6 2023, Security Services & Risk Management While there are undoubtedly many benefits, there are also numerous hurdles to cloud adoption. Some of the biggest challenges revolve around managing cloud spend, understanding the cost components of cloud infrastructure, and how those costs can scale.
How managed services keep the edge ecosystem afloat Issue 6 2023 A survey by the Uptime Institute found that the impact of data centre downtime has grown in severity, making the availability (of data centres), at the core and at the edge, a key concern for organisations.
Where do backups belong Issue 6 2023 On paper, you should throw all your backups into the cloud. It is cheaper and more accessible, and you do not need to own or run the underlying infrastructure. Reality disagrees as cloud data costs can skyrocket.
Manage security systems remotely Issue 6 2023, Hikvision South Africa, Surveillance, Products & Solutions Hikvision launched a new generation of smart managed switches that, in conjunction with the Hik-Partner Pro mobile app, enable installers to remotely deploy and configure security systems with comprehensive operation and maintenance capabilities.
Synology enhances functions for advanced surveillance integration Issue 6 2023, Technews Publishing, Surveillance, Products & Solutions With the capability to function as both an API client and server, Surveillance Station offers a versatile platform for integration, whether it's embedding video streams into other platforms or overlaying external data onto recorded video.
Simplify adoption of Generative AI Issue 5 2023, News & Events, Products & Solutions Nutanix simplifies adoption of Generative AI with Nutanix GPT-in-a-Box, an AI infrastructure solution that accelerates customers’ path to GPT and LLMs while keeping organisations in control of their data.
AI-driven drones unleash new opportunities and risks Issue 5 2023, Security Services & Risk Management As AI-driven technologies continue to evolve, the incorporation of AI in drone capabilities has become a significant point of interest for many drone operators.
Veeam’s route to immutability Issue 5 2023, News & Events, Information Security National and international data protection and ransomware recovery experts gathered to exchange data protection and ransomware recovery best practise that bolster cyber resilience at VeeamON Tour: Expand 2023.
Smart obsession: Cities within security Issue 6 2023, Business Connexion, Integrated Solutions Rebatho Madiba, from BCX, explores the security and connectivity considerations that define the development of smart city foundations, naturally, with connectivity and security the most important considerations.
Modular and aesthetic design Issue 6 2023 Sungrow has taken a fresh approach to power backup, advancing the technology as well as considering the aesthetics of the product, thus making them more pleasing to incorporate in human spaces.
Smart firefighting Issue 5 2023, Fire & Safety By integrating smart radios, innovative wireless technologies, fusion field networks, and IoT sensors, firefighters can respond faster and coordinate better during emergencies, protecting lives, property, and their own safety.
Embracing edge computing Issue 5 2023 Centralised data repositories have disadvantages, and legacy approaches for accessing insights will not work for future minded organisations. Forward thinking organisations should be planning at the edge because that is where the data is created.
Being authentic and unapologetically me Issue 5 2023, News & Events Shanaaz Trethewey, Chief Operating Officer for Comcorp South Africa is an inspiration, not only for her leadership and organisational capabilities, but also her role as a woman in the tech space.
How to strengthen data security for 365 Issue 5 2023, Information Security Amid an alarming rise in ransomware attempts and cloud data security breaches globally, Obsidian Systems advises South African businesses to reassess their data protection strategies for Microsoft Office 365.
