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, 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.
Modernise cybersecurity with Zero Trust Issue 5 2023, News & Events Organisations are turning to Zero Trust to modernise their cybersecurity programmes, but determining where to start, the capabilities to prioritise, and the actions needed to progress towards maturity can be complicated.
Nymbis Cloud Report unveils South Africa's cloud landscape Issue 4 2023, News & Events Approximately 50% of South African organisations are implementing a cloud-first strategy with 48% planning to move 100% of their workload to the cloud, while 73% of organisations have migrated storage/archive/backup to the cloud.
Anker Launches PowerHouse in South Africa Issue 4 2023, Products & Solutions Anker, a global leader in charging technology, announced the launch of its PowerHouse 521 and 535 models in South Africa, providing a dependable and affordable solution to the country's persistent power instability.
Cellular IoT connectivity revenues passed €10 billion in 2022 Issue 4 2023, News & Events A new report from the IoT market research firm, Berg Insight, says that global IoT connectivity revenues increased 24% to reach €10.8 billion in 2022 as the decline in the global ARPU decelerated.
