Even though many local businesses have been watching technology innovation taking place in the market, the coming months will see them actively embrace the benefits on offer. These extend from operations all the way through to reimagining how to use the cloud. Away from the glitz and glamour of the likes of artificial intelligence […]
VMware’s Agents of Change initiative celebrates technology leaders who challenge the status quo. By harnessing the power of digital transformation, they create unlimited possibilities for their businesses. Here’s the next technology leader in the Agents of Change series: Dirk Eckert, managing director of Deutsche Telekom individual solutions and products. Deutsche Telekom is Europe’s leading […]
Today at the Innovating Education In Africa Expo 2019, held in Botswana we announced the expansion of the VMware IT Academy: Virtualize Africa programme. As part of this expansion, we are sharing details of a Memorandum of Understanding between VMware International Ltd and Strathmore University – @iLabAfrica Centre, Kenya. The overarching goal is to empower […]
This year we saw City Power in Johannesburg fall victim to a ransomware attack that not only crippled its Web site, but left consumers unable to buy pre-paid electricity. Sadly, this is just one example where local organisations are increasingly being targeted by malicious entities. Further afield, in the US alone, more than 20 public-sector […]
Take another drive with Ian Jansen van Rensburg, Senior Systems Engineering Manager at VMware sub-Saharan Africa where he introduces us to the people, partners and technologies of VMware in the region. Ian has been with VMware for 15 years and in this time, he says the only constant has been change. Positive change that has […]
There is a misconception that the university sector is perhaps more sedate than most: ancient subjects taught in old buildings by middle-aged lecturers – delivered to a young audience locked-in to a three-year course. The reality is wildly different. “We have a far more demanding group of stakeholders than most industries,” says University of Florence […]
We know many of our customers are strategic partners with Cisco, as well as VMware. For years, they’ve been telling us they want to use both technologies – together. And they can. It’s no secret that networks perform better when hardware and software work together. We’re not suggesting you get rid of hardware. We believe […]
By Lorna Hardie, Regional Director Sub-Saharan Africa at VMware Even though many organisations are willing to embrace change when it comes to technological innovation, some remain hesitant when this change relates to diversity and inclusion. It has become far too easy for businesses to remain stuck in their comfort zones when hiring the same type […]
When it comes to technology, employees today expect the same level of convenience, self-service and flexibility in their professional lives as they do in their personal lives. All too often though, these high expectations are not met and instead of IT adapting to the company’s needs, it’s the business users who have to compromise and […]
Retail has been one of the most disrupted industries of the digital era. With Amazon dominating seemingly every sector, and more specialist digital-first brands entering the market every day, established players have needed to act decisively to stay ahead of the competition. For the SPAR Group, Austria’s largest private sector employer, having its own IT […]
We’re getting ready to open the door to operational excellence with customers and partners alike at Gartner IOM , 5-6 June. Will you be joining us in Frankfurt this year? IT Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) is at the very heart of secure digital transformation. As businesses embrace fast-evolving technologies, methodologies, and tools, we have seen […]
We’re getting ready to welcome our partners to EMPOWER, 2-4 July. Will you be joining us in Vienna? What was previously Partner Exchange at VMworld has evolved into the ultimate technical training event of the year, exclusively for our partners. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from our experts as they deliver the broadest and […]