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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

South Africa is expected to lead an increase in 5G activity across sub-Saharan Africa, according to a GSMA report. While the report describes SA as “the most advanced market in the region”, it also states, however, that mass deployment and adoption of 5G across the region is still several years away. This is mostly dueRead 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

2020 may have come and gone but COVID-19 has not. Healthcare institutions and officials looking to inject smarter processes and efficiencies into their operations are increasingly turning to emerging technologies to aid their response to the pandemic. South Africa’s COVID-19 Alert app serves as a great example. The app is not a contact tracing platform,Read 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