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When it comes to cloud, adoption doesn’t always mean optimisation. Especially when you consider that over a quarter of global cloud spend is wasted, according to Flexera’s 2020 State of the Cloud Report, which is based on a survey of 750 executives from businesses across the globe. The study found that spend went over budget byRead more

In 2020, we saw the coronavirus disrupting almost all aspects of our lives. While the pandemic was turning society upside down, it was also accelerating technological adoption as people and businesses implemented new, digital technologies to stay connected while staying apart. “In a world where contact between humans is, for now, more limited, contact betweenRead more

In 2020, Sage announced the dawn of CFO 3.0. This version of the chief financial officer embraces data and emerging technologies to bring about a new phase of finance. According to Sage, this CFO is often in the driving seat when it comes to digital transformation and broader business strategy. In 2021, the role ofRead more

When it comes to overall IT spend, South Africa is still far behind its international counterparts. But this doesn’t mean that South African brands aren’t spending money on IT. In recent months, we’ve seen a number of IT trends gaining momentum as a result of the global pandemic and many of these are likely toRead more

I tested positive for COVID-19 at the beginning of the year. Around the same time, several of my family members also tested positive. I consider myself quite lucky because my symptoms weren’t that bad. The worst part for me was the brain fog. It honestly made me feel trapped. I felt like I was stuckRead more

Cutting costs is one of the greatest benefits of cloud computing. But there is a flip side. Your cloud spend can get out control if the services you’re using aren’t properly managed. As such, Cloud Expense Management should be an essential part of any cloud strategy in 2021 and into the future. OneView is ourRead more

Earlier this year, we wrote a blog post about what to expect from cloud in 2021. In the post, we explained how various cloud trends helped many organisations survive the first wave of the pandemic. We also explained why cloud use will continue to rise and evolve as businesses attempt to minimise disruption and upRead more

According to IDC, cloud spending is expected to dramatically increase as organisations continue to accelerate cloud deployments. But who is monitoring this spend and making sure that you’re getting the most out of your budget? Cloud economists, also dubbed ‘the other CFO’, help the business forecast their cloud costs and identify any potential savings for new cloudRead more

People often talk about your character, but what does it actually mean? Often, when a commentator interviews a player after a tough game, they’ll comment on how the team “showed great character”, but what are they trying to say? I recently did some research on character and the more I read about it, the moreRead more

For most companies, going digital means moving to the cloud. While the benefits of cloud are clear, what many business leaders don’t realise is that tracking cloud expenses and keeping costs under control can be tricky. As part of our global expansion, Nebula CTO, Andre Witte,  moved to Amsterdam to help European businesses make theRead more