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For many South African businesses, hybrid cloud migration strikes the perfect balance between scalability and compliance. Learn how this strategy can offer both flexibility and control, ensuring your data stays secure while your business thrives in the cloud. Book your seat now! https://bit.ly/3X48Saq #HybridCloud #CloudStrategy #SouthAfrica #DataSecurity

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Enhancing Digital Security with Advanced Electronic Signatures As South Africa progresses in digital commerce, adopting advanced electronic signatures is crucial. These signatures enhance security by using strong encryption and authentication methods, preventing digital fraud. They streamline business operations, boost efficiency, and support environmental sustainability by reducing paper usage. Solutions from companies like Altron Security help businesses improve accountability and align with the country's digital transformation goals. For more information, read the full article https://lnkd.in/diSRNCiY Rian Schoeman - LLB, FIP

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Struggling to secure your business data? Read BUI Technical Consultant Kelvin Ngware's new article on ITWeb Africa ⬇️ to find out how Microsoft Purview enables you to discover, classify, manage, monitor and protect sensitive information across your on-premises, multicloud, and SaaS environments. https://hubs.li/Q02GVMJc0

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🔒 Is your business ready for compliance audits? At Serensic Africa, our Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) services ensure your systems are secure and compliant with industry regulations like PCI-DSS, GDPR, and ISO 27001. Our certified experts identify vulnerabilities, simulate real-world attacks, and provide actionable insights to keep your business protected and compliant. Don’t wait for a breach to expose gaps. Strengthen your security posture today! 📧 Contact us at [email protected] or visit www.serensic.co.tz for more info. #Cybersecurity #VAPT #Compliance #SerensicAfrica #RiskManagement

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Is your retail business ready to scale smarter and faster? In Northbound Networks' recent MyBroadband feature, Retail Connect was highlighted as a game-changing solution for South African retailers. Built to scale with your business, it offers a powerful combination of SD-WAN technology, AWS integration, and robust security measures to ensure reliable connectivity, real-time stock management, and compliance with data standards. By simplifying IT management and consolidating multiple tools into one unified platform, Retail Connect minimises operational complexities while maximising efficiency. Whether you’re growing your store network or optimising existing operations, this platform is designed to help you stay ahead. Learn why Retail Connect is the future of retail technology: https://lnkd.in/ec7jtGDk #RetailConnect #RetailInnovation #DigitalTransformation #CustomerExperience #RetailTech #CloudSolutions #UnifiedCommunications #RetailSolutions #ITInfrastructure #OperationalEfficiency #SmartRetail #AWS #3CX #NetworkSecurity #RetailAutomation #NorthboundNetworks

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This new chapter marks a significant step in advancing cloud security practices in South Africa, and we are looking forward to connect with the vibrant community of professionals, organisations, and thought leaders who are committed to building a secure cloud future. Our Vision 🚀 To enable South Africa’s digital future by shaping a secure cloud computing landscape. Our Mission 💥 To empower professionals and organisations to advance secure cloud computing through awareness, education, research, and strategic collaborations. Let’s come together and work towards a brighter, more secure future for cloud computing in South Africa! Follow our page to stay updated on upcoming chapter activities! #CloudSecurity #CSA #Cybersecurity #Cloud #CSASouthAfrica #SecureCloud #CloudComputing #CloudSecurityAlliance #DigitalFuture #DigitalTransformation

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Join us at the IDC CIO Summit South Africa and hear from Splunker Jaana Nyfjord about “Resilience in the Digital Era: Navigating The Powerhouse of Data.” Take a deep dive into the importance of adapting to the evolving digital landscape of 2024, and discover how advanced tools and strategies can proactively address cyber threats and ensure operational continuity. Jaana will also explore the practical applications of AI and cloud technologies, while uncovering the vital role of leadership in regulatory compliance and organisational resilience. Sign up here: https://splk.it/44kqEt6 #IDCCIOSummit #DigitalResilience

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Public cloud can be costly for long-term, mission-critical workloads. As businesses across the globe shift towards hybrid models, South African organisations are following suit. With local data sovereignty, lower exchange rate risks, and advanced protection measures, DPA is the ideal partner for businesses looking to optimise cloud costs in a secure colocation environment. Read more in the article below. https://lnkd.in/dcpfWVbn #CloudComputing #HybridCloud #DataSovereignty #DataCenters

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The hidden cost of South Africa's digital divide It's not just about access. It's about our economic future. Did you know: • The SA Connect Project aims for 100% broadband coverage by 2030 • Yet townships still lag far behind in connectivity The real issue? We're creating a two-tiered workforce: 1. Urban centres: - Embracing AI, automation, and remote work - Upskilling for high-value digital roles 2. Townships: - Limited access to basic digital tools - Risk of being left behind in the AI revolution This divide isn't just unfair. It's economically disastrous. We're leaving massive potential untapped. Here's why it matters: • Innovation suffers without diverse perspectives • Economic growth is stunted in disconnected regions • Social mobility becomes increasingly difficult The solution isn't simple, but it's critical: 1. Invest heavily in township digital infrastructure 2. Create targeted skills programmes for underserved areas 3. Incentivise tech companies to expand beyond cities 4. Foster public-private partnerships for digital inclusion We can't afford a fragmented digital economy, the cost is too high. It's time for bold action. Who's ready to bridge this gap? Share your ideas: How can we ensure ALL of South Africa benefits from the digital revolution? #YottaVate #DigitalTransformation #DigitalDivide #SiliconTownships

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Never lose waypoints, routes, or settings again with TZ Cloud. Want to scope out spots at home and then access them on your MFD? Furuno and TZ Cloud have you covered. Create your routes at home using TZ Navigator, a web browser, or the TZ iBoat iOS App, then download them to your TZtouchXL MFD from the cloud. Likewise, events and routes created on your TZtouchXL MFD are synchronized automatically and securely to TZ Cloud when connected to the internet. Whether you're relaxing at home or at the docks, accessing your data is only a few clicks or taps away. To learn more about the apps available for TZtouchXL, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3R4FbDM #furuno #furunomarineelectronics #whenyoureserious #timezero #TZTXL #TZtouchXL

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Cloud-hosted data is here to stay! Here's our Security Engineering Manager, Southern Africa - Lionel Dartnall, feature on ITWeb Brainstorm South Africa discussing how the complexity of multi-cloud environments amplifies the challenge of configuration management as companies must properly configure multiple vendor-specific security settings. He shares more on common causes of Cloud Misconfigurations, examples of misconfigurations and insights into the only way to effectively and scalable manage security configurations in rapidly-expanding multi-cloud environments. Read more here - https://lnkd.in/dgGifWiz To see how Check Point CloudGuard can help to minimize the risk of cloud security misconfigurations in your organization’s cloud deployments, sign up for a free demo here - https://lnkd.in/df5wu6rE

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We are thrilled to announce that Xillio is partnering with YMD to revolutionize IT modernization and cloud migrations in South Africa! This collaboration merges Xillio’s cutting-edge migration technology with YMD’s expertise in modernizing legacy systems, offering holistic solutions for seamless IT transformations. Together, we’re set to drive efficiency, security, and innovation in the digital landscape. Stay tuned for more updates on how this partnership will empower businesses to thrive in the digital age! #Xillio #YMD #Partnership #CloudMigration #ITModernization #DigitalTransformation

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According to a local survey, 89% of South African business leaders view cloud security as a major concern, regarding both protecting cloud workloads and multi-cloud environments. For many, this prompts the question: Is the cloud more secure than on-premise operations? Read more: https://lnkd.in/dMpvj4Dq #CloudNetworking #EnterpriseNetworking #Cloud #SEACOM

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Insights from 2024 Western Cape Property Market Report point to semigration trends and show that those moving into the Western Cape province increased from 31% in 2020 to 46% in 2023 #ITServiceProvider #ITSupport #ITSupportCapeTown #CapeTown #Microsoft https://lnkd.in/dkVgrxBQ

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Insights from 2024 Western Cape Property Market Report point to semigration trends and show that those moving into the Western Cape province increased from 31% in 2020 to 46% in 2023 #ITServiceProvider #ITSupport #ITSupportCapeTown #CapeTown #Microsoft https://lnkd.in/dkVgrxBQ

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In case you've missed it, catch Andrew Bosma in the latest edition of ITWeb Brainstorm South Africa magazine. He talks about the importance of data server monitoring, in a Datadog case study. Read it on ITWeb: https://lnkd.in/dqpa5TVw #datadog #dataserver #dataservermonitoring

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Only 11% of South African organisations are fully equipped for AI implementation. This highlights the challenges – resource limitations, expertise gaps, and inadequate infrastructure – that hinder AI adoption. This is where managed IT services come in. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #ManagedServices #ManagedServiceProvider #SEACOM

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According to one local survey, 89% of South African business leaders view cloud security as a major concern, regarding both protecting cloud workloads and multi-cloud environments. For many, this prompts the question: Is the cloud more secure than on-premise operations? #CloudSecurity #OnPremiseSecurity #CyberSecurity #DataSecurity #SEACOM

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