Evolution Series

Preparing private cloud services with a hybrid cloud future in mind

Wednesday, 16 April 2014 07:58 Written by Mark Ridley

The value of hybrid cloud environments continues to grow for enterprises as services are becoming more and more refined. While perceived risks still remain, new management tools are quickly closing the gap allowing for data and applications to be managed seamlessly in blended IT environments.

What is geographic number porting?

Wednesday, 02 April 2014 00:00 Written by Staff writer

Geographic number porting means that you change telephone operators and take your 011; 021; 031 number with you! This applies to all fixed line (previously known as landline) numbers. It is based on the same concept as mobile number portability, allowing you to change your mobile service provider without changing your cell phone number.

Flash disrupts storage

Wednesday, 20 March 2013 00:00 Written by Patricia Pieterse

Flash technology is a “game changer” in the storage industry, says Mike Styer, NetApp South Africa country manager, who adds that it is the most disruptive technological change to storage since fibre channel.