Five reasons to ditch tape backup in favour of the cloud
By Staff Writer 20 April 2015Today’s businesses generate more data than ever before, forcing them to back up their information more often. FULL STORY >
Dimension Data launches new assessment that helps organisations assess their security architecture
By Staff Writer 17 April 2015Traditional approaches to information security are no longer adequate to protect information networks from modern threats FULL STORY >
Load shedding exacerbates data management challenges
By Ryan Noik 16 April 2015The impact of load shedding on an organisation’s data management capabilities is adding a level of uncertainty to boardroom discussions about technology. FULL STORY >
Five reasons why a modern data centre strategy is needed
By Staff Writer 15 April 2015As a new digital world emerges from the dual impact of the Nexus of Forces and the Internet of Things, the personality, structure and role of data centres will need to be changed or business agility and competitive strength will be... FULL STORY >
New research reveals wide gap between perception and reality of perimeter security effectiveness
By Staff Writer 15 April 2015Security company Gemalto, has released the latest findings of the 2015 Data Security Confidence Index (DSCI). The report reveals a widening gap emerging between the perception and the reality of... FULL STORY >
Why businesses should not be intimidated by data governance
By Staff Writer 15 April 2015Antionette Van Zyl, Senior Solution Manager: Data Management at SAS, believes that data governance need not create a headache for businesses. FULL STORY >
Netshield provides complete data centre in one box
By Staff Writer 13 April 2015Local ICT developer and innovator, Netshield, is challenging the way the industry approaches IT with its Data Centre in a Box FULL STORY >
Top tips for businesses to ensure POPI compliance
By Staff Writer 27 March 2015In light of the looming commencement date when the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) will officially apply, it is vital for all SA businesses to take the necessary steps to ensure compliance. FULL STORY >
Production data – a potential goldmine for capital-intensive industries
By Staff Writer 24 March 2015Smarter use of data collected from production and better collaboration between different parts of the enterprise offers asset-intensive South African companies a significant opportunity to reduce production... FULL STORY >
Data archiving: transforming data into your most useful asset
By Staff Writer 24 March 2015True to the analogy of the treasure trove in ‘Aladdin’s Cave’, many organisations are trying to control a wealth of potentially valuable data that is piling up in gigantic, unstructured heaps. FULL STORY >
Future-proofing service provider networks for the explosion of mobile data traffic
By Staff Writer 19 March 2015With mobile data traffic expected to increase nearly tenfold between 2014 and 2019, service providers are increasingly looking to Network Functions Virtualisation, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5... FULL STORY >
Questions to ask your cloud backup service provider
By Staff Writer 11 March 2015Data backup is a little like buying car insurance. You may never need to claim but it is statistically likely that you may have to. When that happens, you want a quick settlement so that you can get back on the road or, in the case of data... FULL STORY >
Hitachi Data Systems Unlocks Invaluable Information From Telecom Big Data
By Staff Writer 6 March 2015New solution offers telecom providers greater visibility for predictive service assurance and new revenue streams via analytics-as-a-service capability FULL STORY >
Med-1 Partners With Dimension Data To Offer Enterprise-Class Public Cloud Services
By Staff Writer 6 March 2015Dimension Data signs first Alliance Member as part of a multi-million dollar partnership in Israel FULL STORY >
Why Big Data should be a priority at the moment
By Staff Writer 5 March 2015Throughout history there have been several eras of quantum leap innovations made by man. From the stone age, bronze and iron ages, all have made their mark in our history and made their own contributions to our future. Today, with the advancement... FULL STORY >
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