Enterprise IT
Minimise your data centre operational costs by choosing the right transceivers
According to SeaCom, which provides telecommunications to businesses across the African continent from undersea cables to an extensive fibre grid, South Africa is experiencing a data centre boom, and this growth in data centres is, in turn, good for the economy. This is because local data facilities enhance internet speeds and processing power for South African businesses, which logically has a positive effect on competitiveness. However, data centres are costly, so choosing the best transceivers available is crucial for the network, while also assisting with an organisation’s budget. Brent Wood, the Vendor Alliance Manager for South Africa at Exclusive Networks Africa, explains: “Simply put, data centres provide the compute power to run applications, the storage capabilities to process da...
Recovering from a Cyberattack in 15 minutes
A cyber attack is an episode of unauthorized computer use to either steal information or disrupt systems, networks, or the operation of the computer itself. Because cyber attacks can be carried out from anywhere with access to the Internet and a computer, they are far more difficult to detect and prevent than traditional physical attacks. Once successful, a cyber attack can lead to financial loss, downtime, data loss and even physical damage. Victims of a cyber attack may also have their personal information stolen and could face identity theft if their passwords are compromised. To prevent an attack, it’s important to harden your network by limiting access to only the people you want to have access, updating security software regularly, and conducting regular backups. If you are already a...
Kyndryl & Microsoft Announce Initiative to Deliver Cloud-based Insights and Innovation for Mainframe Customers
Group of young, modern people sitting on business meeting in modern coworking space and suggesting ideas for the best business strategy Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, and Microsoft today announced plans to expand the reach and impact of their global strategic partnership by helping customers expand and increase access to valuable mainframe data. Kyndryl, provider of the secure multi-tenant zCloud, is applying its unique expertise to create data pipes that enable connections between the mainframe, including its zCloud platform, and the Microsoft cloud, making it easier for customers to move their mainframe data to the cloud, thereby unlocking new uses and value streams from their entire data estate. Customers will have a holistic view of their data and can...
AVEVA Launches 2023 Operations Control Software To Strengthen Workforce Efficiency For Industrial Enterprises
Rashesh Mody, Executive Vice President – Operations Business, AVEVA With a new and holistic suite of capabilities, AVEVA enables workers of any experience level to work smarter in the 2023 release of its silo-breaking operations control software. AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, has launched the 2023 release of its operations control software, the first major coordinated release of its HMI/SCADA software portfolio, available in both perpetual and subscription purchases. The new release further supports the delivery of AVEVA Operations Control, a flexible, subscription-based solution of integrated capabilities that promotes greater efficiency and workforce collaboration at the scale that best suits the business. The firs...
Data Governance And Data Management Have Some Key Distinctions
Image: Geralt, Pixabay. Executives at the highest levels often mistake data management for data governance, thinking that the two terms are interchangeable. However, there are important distinctions between these two concepts that must be grasped before any project or program can be started. There are plenty of Data governance articles, and they all have some key distinctions. In this article, we’ll compare and contrast Data Management with Data Governance and show you some real-world applications of each concept. What Are Data Management And Data Governance Anyway? The common perception of databases is that they are used for managing data. IT professionals agree that effective data management involves taking measures to make relevant data accessible to the appropriate people a...
Data Literacy Training: How To Create A Learning Solution
Data has become the common language of technological progress as our society becomes increasingly dependent on technological innovations. As a result of this shift, many businesses have begun to place a greater emphasis on data collection and analysis. However, many people still don’t appreciate data literacy’s significance. To get there, it’s essential for businesses to provide their employees with data literacy training. For instance, businesses can sit on data with a potential value of millions of dollars, but they will be unable to turn that data into actionable insights and revenue without first developing data literacy. In order to better understand their consumers’ wants and needs, businesses with a high data literacy percentage can use this information. With this knowledge, they ca...
Rubrik Security Cloud Secures Data Across Enterprise, Cloud, & SaaS
Image: Geralt, Pixabay. Rubrik, the zero trust data security company, has announced Rubrik Security Cloud to secure customers’ data, wherever it lives, across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS. Despite investments in infrastructure security tools, cybercriminals are still getting through to the data. ‘It’s time for a new approach,’ says Rubrik, clarifying that ‘The next frontier in cybersecurity pairs the investments in infrastructure security with data security giving companies security from the point of data.’ Russell Daly, Vendor Alliance Manager: Rubrik at Exclusive Networks Africa, which distributes Rubrik throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, adds: “Data is the most important aspect of your computing systems and the ultimate reason for their existence. With the rise of ransomware, the need ...
74% Of Channel Partners Report Surging Demand For Data Analytics And Growth Opportunities for Subscription Models
Kerry Grimes, Global Head of Partners – AVEVA. Nearly three-fourths (74%) of respondents in a recent AVEVA channel survey said end customers are seeking technologies that provide predictive analytics to support sustainability goals. A similar majority (76%) said the industrial internet of things (IIoT) and edge computing are of paramount importance for their end customers. AVEVA’s global channel partners reported an active focus on growing and supporting these segments as industrial enterprises rapidly seek to connect and integrate field devices. The online survey polled 108 different AVEVA partner companies including distributors, solution providers and system integrators in every major region (Asia Pacific, Latin America, North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa). The...
Exclusive Networks Partners with the International Chamber of Commerce Trade
Exclusive Networks, a global trusted cybersecurity specialist for digital infrastructure, today announced it has signed a partnership agreement with the ICC’s Trade for prosperity initiative to become the cybersecurity partner of choice for its new global awareness programme aimed at its 45 million-member organisations. As part of the programme, Exclusive Networks will provide specialist cybersecurity expertise and knowledge to CEOs and business leaders of some of the world’s fastest-growing companies, helping to guide and educate business heads as to what they need to know, what they need to do and who can provide the products and services to help them safeguard their businesses against growing cyber threats as they navigate the uncharted waters ahead and return to sustainable growth and ...
Exclusive Networks Partners with the International Chamber of Commerce Trade
Exclusive Networks, a global trusted cybersecurity specialist for digital infrastructure, today announced it has signed a partnership agreement with the ICC’s Trade for prosperity initiative to become the cybersecurity partner of choice for its new global awareness programme aimed at its 45 million-member organisations. As part of the programme, Exclusive Networks will provide specialist cybersecurity expertise and knowledge to CEOs and business leaders of some of the world’s fastest-growing companies, helping to guide and educate business heads as to what they need to know, what they need to do and who can provide the products and services to help them safeguard their businesses against growing cyber threats as they navigate the uncharted waters ahead and return to sustainable growth and ...
Salesforce Introduces New Innovations to its Customer 360 Platform
Image sourced from salesforce.com Salesforce, a global leader in CRM, has introduced new innovations to its Customer 360 software that connect marketing, commerce, and service data on one platform so companies can connect, automate, and personalize every single interaction and build trusted relationships at scale. “A growing number of companies want to unify their data across marketing, commerce, and service so they can deliver truly connected customer experiences on any channel—in-store, via email, or when shopping on social media,” said Lidiane Jones, EVP & GM, Salesforce Digital Experiences. “These innovations help companies tap into the power of automation so they can focus on what matters most—driving productivity and building trusted relationships with customers.” According to Sa...
Does Your Business Understand the Potential of Industry 4.0?
Zuko Mdwaba, Area VP, Salesforce South Africa. In the business world, the term “Fourth Industrial Revolution” is gradually gaining traction. What began with steam and water power has evolved into advanced computerisation and technology that is ready to disrupt virtually every industry at breakneck speed. The acceleration of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the digitalisation of our life is possibly one of the most significant consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. Do businesses, on the other hand, fully comprehend the revolution’s potential and challenges? What is the fourth industrial revolution? Before we look at the opportunities that may come as a result of the 4IR, it’s important to first grasp what the 4IR is all about. It refers to how the Internet of Things (I...
