Redefining what’s possible. Microsoft Power Platform is redefining what’s possible with Microsoft Dynamics deployments, unlocking powerful new capabilities in a cost-effective and integrated way. This is according to Garron Brewitt, Executive for Enterprise Applications, and Raezaan Hattingh, Head of the Microsoft Dynamics Practice at Altron Digital Business. They say Power Platform extends the core capabilities…
Organisations are flocking to the cloud for its agility, scalability and innovation potential. But while the cloud promises big things, it also presents a set of financial challenges. Many businesses find their cloud bills spiralling out of control, eroding the very benefits they sought in the first place. In this episode of TechCentral’s TCS+, Preegan…
Data is the lifeblood of every organisation, driving innovation, enhancing customer experiences and influencing strategic decisions. But managing this invaluable asset has never been more challenging. Hybrid IT environments – where some organisational data sits in the cloud other data resides in on-premises infrastructure – only adds to this complexity. In this second episode in…
The pace of innovation in the cloud space is breathtaking. Gone are the days when the cloud was just about virtual machines and storage; today, it is a dynamic ecosystem, constantly introducing features that are fundamentally transforming how businesses operate, from the smallest start-ups to the largest enterprises. Preegan Chetty, Azure product manager at First…
Cloud services will make up most of government’s ICT expenditure going forward. The South African government’s move to the cloud has mimicked the slow, bureaucratic processes that often plague the state. However, the public sector is expected to increase spending on cloud services, buoyed by the influx of data centres, hyperscalers courting governments, digital transformation…
Noma Games, specialist business development manager at Altron Digital Business. ITWeb’s survey on trends around the adoption of cloud by South African organisations, being conducted in partnership with Altron Digital Business and Microsoft, has gone live. The survey delves into the state of current cloud adoption within South African companies. It also looks at productivity…
In a surprising move given their rivalry in the AI space, OpenAI has reportedly struck a deal to utilise Google Cloud’s services to meet its escalating computing needs. While the terms of the agreement remain undisclosed, Reuters reports that negotiations have been ongoing for several months. This partnership signifies OpenAI’s continued effort to diversify its…
Webinar: Turn up the BaaS with Veeam Data Cloud webinar recording. As cyber criminals increasingly target backups, organisations are turning to backup as a service (BaaS) to strengthen business resilience. At a complimentary ITWeb and ITWeb Africa webinar, brought to you in partnership with Veeam Software South Africa, experts highlighted the growing need for advanced,…
Diego Han, director of Ecosystem Development at Huawei Cloud Sub-Saharan Africa. Huawei says its delayed public roll-out of a cloud platform was a deliberate strategic move to ensure scalability, in-house R&D integration and the development of transformation expertise it now offers globally. The company believes this approach positions it well as the market shifts from…
Ayanda Peta, president of CSA South Africa. The South African chapter of the global non-profit Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is ramping up efforts to grow its membership, promote collaboration and develop critical cloud security skills amid rising demand in the country’s digital economy. Formally registered as a non-profit organisation in January 2025 following its initial…
