Author: Gerhard Fourie

The global COVID-19 pandemic significantly accelerated the adoption of cloud technologies around the world, but particularly in South Africa. Where many businesses may have been lagging behind when it came to adopting cloud-based solutions, being forced to lock down and enable a remote workforce was the final push they needed. However, in a digital world, data becomes arguably a business’ most valuable asset. Effective cloud data protection to enable Disaster Recovery (DR) and facilitate business continuity is more important now than ever. Without data, digital business does not exist With digital transformation efforts fast-tracked, and the flexibility, scalability and availability…

Convergence is nothing new, however as technology evolves this is being taken to unprecedented levels. The cloud, the endpoint, the edge and now 5G are converging and changing the way we collaborate, connect and communicate. However, for telcos and operators, adapting to a 5G world can be a challenge. Not only does it involve new infrastructure, but it also means adapting business models, embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) and potentially developing entirely new revenue streams. At the heart of the ability to leverage 5G effectively lies data, which must be portable, protected and above all available for…