Managing IT telecoms, and cloud costs optimally is complicated. But the benefits are huge. When an enterprise has a comprehensive understanding of their entire technology ecosystem, not only does it become easier to reduce the costs, it’s also possible to minimise the risks associated with bringing these new technologies into an organisation. This is whereRead more
The South African banking sector has been disrupted by technologies for a number of years now. And this disruption is not only happening in locally, it’s happening across the globe. As such, we’ve seen traditional banks being pitted against their newer, more tech savvy and more agile counterparts. And we’ve also witnessed these more well-establishedRead more
According to IBM, cloud computing empowers retailers to address challenges and make the most of new market opportunities. “Not only can cloud enable new, dynamic business and operational models, it can also help fundamentally change cost structures,” says IBM. As more and more consumers demand digital channels, contextual relations and consistent digital and in-store experiences,Read more
Customers don’t want to engage with a website that is “shabby and tatty” and some even trust a brand less when their website is poorly designed. By offering customers a good user-experience, you can can convert users into brand advocates and boost loyalty. With this in mind, we decided to update the product page for OneView,Read more
Speaking at a recent Cloud for Retail event in Cape Town, Linah Maigurira, Google’s retail industry manager for South Africa, explained that consumers are more curious, more demanding and more impatient than they’ve ever been before. “Your customers are walking into your shop with an intent to buy and that intent is backed by knowledge. They’reRead more
Market research firm, the International Data Corporation (IDC), coined the term “the third platform” to describe the hugely disruptive world we live in. Characterised by four foundational digital technologies – namely social, mobile, analytics/big data and cloud computing – the IDC believes that these tools have enabled companies to boost efficiencies, create new customer andRead more
According to Accenture: “cloud is the foundational element for this digital change”. And along with this change comes the opportunity to transform business models, to improve products and services, to boost customer experience and to take advantage of greater agility. Often hampered by legacy infrastructure that simply cannot compete with faster and more innovative digitalRead more
Research firms like Statista forecast that over 30 billion devices will be connected to the Internet by 2020 and that this number will rise to 75 billion come 2025. No longer just a tech industry buzzword, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become a core technology influencing everything that consumers and businesses use on a daily basis.Read more
Given the fact that 93% of South African businesses are either developing or implementing a cloud strategy, no business can afford to be left behind. But where do you begin? At Nebula, we’re always keen to help. As such, we’ve put together an eBook detailing everything you need to know before embarking on your cloudRead more
A 2019 survey of close to 400 local IT decision makers revealed that 77% of South African businesses are using cloud services within their IT environments. And with several big brands planning to open local data centres in the near future – Microsoft were first out the gates opening theirs in March – interest inRead more
