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No silver bullet for security
The security landscape is a complex one, and several layers of defence at multiple points in the organisation are needed to successfully combat today’s sophisticated threats. Unfortunately, for too many businesses, the idea of a ‘quick fix’ is tempting, and they learn...
Weak passwords threaten the enterprise
Research reveals time and again that weak login credentials, including passwords, remain among the top causes of data breaches around the world. Despite this, individuals continue to choose weak and insecure passwords to protect their most sensitive data. Simon...
Always-on enterprise storage key for cloud-based big data
The data explosion is a well-known fact, and big data is having a profound impact not only on the volume of data but also the variety of data generated and the velocity at which it is being created, writes Kalvin Subbadu, sales manager: components at WD South Africa....
Aim of tech is to disappear …
Kathy Gibson reports from VMworld 2014 in Barcelona – As VMware evolves its software-defined data centre (SDDC) technology, the ultimate goal is to reduce complexity to the point where IT simply fades into the background. That’s the word from VMware’s chief technology...
All systems go for VMware in Africa
Kathy Gibson reports from VMworld 2014 in Barcelona - The new round of partnerships announced by VMware will help to inject new life into the company’s OEM business, particularly in Africa. This is the word from Mark Reynolds, partner lead: southern Africa at VMware,...
The power of partnering for VMware
Kathy Gibson reports from VMworld 2014 in Barcelona - Partnering with other players in IT is becoming an important issue as vendors strive to help customers take advantage of the new world of the software defined data centre. “As customer look to take advantage of the...
VMware opens up to OpenStack
Kathy Gibson reports from VMworld 2014 in Barcelona - One of the biggest challenges that IT is still facing today is the belief that a new set of infrastructure is needed for the new generation of apps. “We are out to disprove that we need a new silo for the new...
Towards a brave – and liquid – world
The world we live in is becoming increasingly liquid. The old rigid structures have melted and it’s become a dynamic, shape-shifting environment, according to Pat Gelsinger, addressing VMworld 2014 in Barcelona.
Hybrid cloud comes into its own
Kathy Gibson reports from VMworld 2014 in Barcelona - We are entering the professional era of cloud computing, and the hybrid cloud is going to become the de facto IT infrastructure. This is according to Bill Fathers, executive vice-president and GM: hybrid cloud at...
Creating a unified workspace for end users
Kathy Gibson reports from VMworld 2014 in Barcelona - VMware aims to create a bold new vision for end user computing, that will stand for years to come. Sanjay Poonen, executive vice-president and GM: end-user computing at VMware. “This takes the form of a virtual...
BCX debuts unified communications solution in the cloud
As the cloud continues to integrate all forms of information technology, more businesses are seeking unified communications services. In response to this demand, Business Connexion (BCX) is launching a hosted voice network that offers a complete voice experience from...
Atio offers voice biometrics via OneVault partnership
Atio has partnered with voice biometric authentication service provider OneVault to offer voice biometric solutions to its customers. According to Atio’s CEO, Chris Van der Sande: “ATIO has been focused on introducing innovative solutions into our overall solution...
Ocular Technologies offers Aspect’s cloud solution
Ocular Technologies, a South African contact centre solutions provider and Aspect 2014 Partner of the Year for Europe and Africa, will be offering Aspect’s cloud contact solution to its clients. “No longer an outlandish term, the usage of ‘cloud-based solution’ is...
No silver bullet for security
The security landscape is a complex one, and several layers of defence at multiple points in the organisation are needed to successfully combat today’s sophisticated threats. Unfortunately, for too many businesses, the idea of a ‘quick fix’ is tempting, and they learn...
Weak passwords threaten the enterprise
Research reveals time and again that weak login credentials, including passwords, remain among the top causes of data breaches around the world. Despite this, individuals continue to choose weak and insecure passwords to protect their most sensitive data. Simon...
Always-on enterprise storage key for cloud-based big data
The data explosion is a well-known fact, and big data is having a profound impact not only on the volume of data but also the variety of data generated and the velocity at which it is being created, writes Kalvin Subbadu, sales manager: components at WD South Africa....
Aim of tech is to disappear …
Kathy Gibson reports from VMworld 2014 in Barcelona – As VMware evolves its software-defined data centre (SDDC) technology, the ultimate goal is to reduce complexity to the point where IT simply fades into the background. That’s the word from VMware’s chief technology...
All systems go for VMware in Africa
Kathy Gibson reports from VMworld 2014 in Barcelona - The new round of partnerships announced by VMware will help to inject new life into the company’s OEM business, particularly in Africa. This is the word from Mark Reynolds, partner lead: southern Africa at VMware,...
The power of partnering for VMware
Kathy Gibson reports from VMworld 2014 in Barcelona - Partnering with other players in IT is becoming an important issue as vendors strive to help customers take advantage of the new world of the software defined data centre. “As customer look to take advantage of the...
VMware opens up to OpenStack
Kathy Gibson reports from VMworld 2014 in Barcelona - One of the biggest challenges that IT is still facing today is the belief that a new set of infrastructure is needed for the new generation of apps. “We are out to disprove that we need a new silo for the new...