Africa stories - Page 38
Munters takes home prize at 2017 Europe Datacloud Awards
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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awards
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munters
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it infrastructure
Munters has received the ‘Industry Energy Innovation’ award at the recent 2017 Europe Datacloud Awards - here's a full list of the winners.
Ingram Micro NZ ramps up Fortinet team; adds new regional workshops
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Ingram Micro NZ has bulked up its Fortinet practise and added new outreach offerings to help resellers overcome security talent shortages.
How to choose the right cloud provider for you in 6 steps
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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dr
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cloud security
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cloud services
Navigate the cloud with ease: Routed's MD details a six-step guide to picking the ideal provider amidst rising demand.
Equinix talks how to handle the subsea cable building boom
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
It took the world a couple decades to reach a zettabyte in annual traffic, but Cisco projects we’ll more than double that by 2020.
Microsoft to deliver Azure from two Canberra data centres
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Microsoft will be the only major cloud provider in Aus to deliver hyperscale cloud services to handle Unclassified and Protected government data.
NTT Security sets sights on South Africa as part of new EMEA strategy
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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mssp
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trojan
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ntt security
NTT Security has shuffled its senior management team for EMEA as it refreshes its approach to managed security services in South Africa and Europe.
Kiwi social enterprise drops a cherry bomb with new cola flavour
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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social enterprise
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karma cola
Wellington's Roxy Cinema teams up with Karma Cola to unveil a nostalgic cherry flavoured cola that supports Sierra Leone farmers.
British Telecommunications appoints new VP for security in AMEA
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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cybersecurity
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bt
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job moves
British Telecommunications (BT) has announced the appointment of Juni Yan as vice president for security in Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA).
Sify expands network presence to Interxion Marseille - aka 'Europe’s gateway'
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
There are now a great number of network service providers and the like using Interxion Marseille, a facility they've coined 'Europe's gateway.'.
The renaissance of magnetic tape storage: IBM Research sets new world record
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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dr
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data analytics
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martech
The tape storage has the potential to record up to about 330 terabytes (TB) of uncompressed data on a single tape cartridge.
Internet Solutions scoops two awards at Mimecast South Africa Partner Awards
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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phishing
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email security
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email
Internet Solutions, a Pan-African telecommunications provider, has won two awards at the 2017 Mimecast Partner Awards in Johannesburg.
Teraco launches Riverfields hyperscale data centre facility
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Africa is becoming a priority for large players in the hyperscale computing market, with significant infrastructure investments being made on the continent.
Interxion announces plans for two new EU data centres - at up to £90m each
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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hyperscale
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cloud services
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colocation
Interxion will soon be constructing new data centres in Frankfurt and Marseille – in addition to an expansion in Vienna.
Cisco fills newly created role of vice president for Middle East & Africa
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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digital transformation
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cisco
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dubai
Cisco's David Meads expands his role to become vice president for the Middle East and Africa as digital adoption accelerates in the regions.
Darktrace continues push in South Africa after signing on major clients
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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malware
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iaas
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ai security
Darktrace is continuing its journey into the South African cybersecurity market, celebrating an ‘exponential’ increase in total contract value.
Equinix, Digital Realty, China Mobile...the vendors fuelling the colocation market
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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nextdc
Enterprises with the budgets to build their private facilities are also moving toward colocation facilities for the benefits of rapid deployments.
New Zealand’s renewable energy expertise is in worldwide demand
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
New Zealand’s renewable energy expertise is in worldwide demand as our development programme continues to help Pacific Island nations...
‘Uncertainty’s the new normal’ - SME exporters should be prepared for global trade disruptions
Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
New Zealand’s SMEs must brace for global trade shifts, asserts MYOB, as China’s Belt and Road initiative, Brexit, and 'America First’ impact markets.
New version of SambaCry spotted in the wild: Linux users urged to update OS
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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malware
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open source
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cybersecurity
Linux users face fresh cyber threat as new SambaCry variant emerges; experts urge immediate system updates to thwart attacks.
Arbor Networks ponders what triggered the DBE hack - and how attackers did it
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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arbor networks
Questions abound on what triggered recent DBE website hacking and Arbor Networks ponders on possible tactics used.