Tag: scalability
The cloud pendulum – is on-premises swinging back?
Companies are increasingly abandoning cloud as they shift data and workloads back to on-premises platforms. However, is this the right move? Cloud costs more than companies expected. According to a Citrix survey, organisations are reversing cloud adoption and repatriating workloads to on-prem solutions.
AI-driven financial inclusion – transforming Kenya’s banking sector
In Kenya's competitive banking and finance sector, converting customer interactions into successful transactions is critical. Financial institutions aim to distinguish themselves through this strategy. With the country’s rapidly expanding mobile penetration, there is a need for innovative communication strategies.
Future-proofing IT solutions – quick fixes vs long-term gains
Businesses often lean toward short-term fixes to address immediate IT challenges. They often avoid the discomfort of committing to a long-term, future-focused strategy. Much like throwing more RAM at a speed problem, an immediate solution might not address the underlying issue.
Edge computing – fortifying industry’s digital core
Despite the rapid growth of cloud computing, industrial edge remains a core component of industrial IT environments. The hype around key factors like skills, budget, and security continues to drive cloud adoption. However, unique industrial requirements ensure edge computing remains integral by supporting real-time, mission-critical demands that the cloud often cannot match.
Complexity over shortcuts – are silver bullets only for werewolves?
Embracing complex strategies over silver bullets is the key to sustainable business growth, as quick fixes often fail to address underlying challenges. Magical catch-all solutions that solve every business problem simply don’t exist. It’s time businesses lean into complexity instead of fearing it.
Building cyber resilient organisations for growth and security
With increasing alacrity, businesses must recognise the crucial need to transform their organisational structures. This is necessary to keep pace with the rapidly evolving digital landscape. However, it’s equally important for organisations to consider the associated risks. This will ensure long-term resilience.
Colocation driving Africa’s digitalisation
Africa's digital economy is growing at an astonishing rate, making dependable and scalable IT infrastructure indispensable. A key component of this growth is colocation, which enables multiple clients to store their servers and networking hardware in shared, third-party data centres. This approach is rapidly gaining traction across the continent.
The human ‘X-factor’ in AI-driven marketing
A few years ago, as whispers of artificial intelligence (AI) began permeating the marketing sector, there was a palpable buzz. Part excitement, part scepticism. Across industry gatherings and in hushed conference calls, professionals half-joked about AI potentially rendering traditional skills redundant. However, as we ventured into this new terrain, our initial apprehension gave way to a profound realisation: AI wasn’t here to replace us; it was here to enhance our capabilities and extend our reach.
Wireless vibration sensor monitoring in mining
In modern mining the advent of wireless vibration monitoring is ushering in a new era of asset management and fault prevention. Over the past two years, advancements in sensor technology have significantly enhanced the capabilities of remote monitoring, driving the rise of autonomous mining and drilling operations.
5G FWA in Africa – unlocking last-mile broadband connectivity
According to the Facts and Figures 2023 report, just 37% of Africa’s population uses the internet, representing a digital divide for hundreds of millions of people. Only a tiny fraction of the continent’s people have access to a high-speed broadband connection at their homes.