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SMS firewalls are the golden standard gateway for securing A2P SMS messaging

Rachel Njiru, Director OP Africa, Infobip, on why mobile network operators (MNOs), must primarily implement SMS firewall systems to secure their networks and customers. Despite the influx of over the top (OTT) messaging solutions in recent years, application-to- person (A2P) SMS messaging remains the most widely used channel by businesses across the African region. SMS […]


Unifying data centre management with a digital twin

There is a continued focus on reducing the carbon footprint of data centres. But how can data centre teams identify the tools they need in order to boost efficiencies and save energy? Sanjay Kumar Sainani, Global SVP & CTO, for Data Center Business Unit of Huawei, tells us how data centre managers can use technology […]


Upgrade your work from home setup with secure Wi-Fi 6

Amanulla Khan, Managing Director – Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META), Linksys, on work from home trends and how people have been inspired to re-evaluate their home network security. The COVID-19 pandemic has altered our attitude towards technology, including inspiring people to re-evaluate their home network security. With more people spending a lot more time […]


Mergers and acquisitions: Why IT teams should quickly consolidate

When it comes to merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, IT departments and the way consolidation is handled can make or break an efficient transition. Mike Weaver, Technical Product Manager at Quest, specialising in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, tell us why IT teams need to be at the centre of driving the change at an organisational […]


In pursuit of carbon-neutrality: Building low carbon energy-saving data centres

With the digital economy booming, data centres will play an important role in powering the digital enterprises of the future. And as all industries are actively engaged in implementing carbon neutrality goals, building greener and more energy efficient data centres is a major target for the data centre industry. Sanjay Kumar Sainani, Global SVP & […]


Data storage infrastructure will play a crucial role in business recovery

Ken Claffey, Senior Vice President, Seagate, explains why data storage is so critical to the future success of the UK businesses and how the right storage infrastructure can set UK plc on the path to pandemic recovery. Across the UK, business leaders are asking: “what comes next?” British companies are entering a period of uncertainty, […]


How A10 Networks is positioning the channel for growth

The rise in a globally dispersed workforce and new work-from-home requirements are placing extraordinary pressure on organisations’ networks. At the same time, COVID-19 has accelerated Digital Transformation across many industries, with a shift towards hybrid and multi-cloud to service both customers and employees in this new environment. Chris Martin, Channel Leader, EMEA and SAARC, A10 […]


Five key trends shaping firms’ digital journeys as the transformation drive accelerates

With the disruption brought about by the Coronavirus pandemic forcing organisations to digitise, Ian Fairclough, Vice President, EMEA Customer Success, Mulesoft, identifies five key developments that are shaping organisations’ digital journeys as they continue to address the pressures of Digital Transformation. The urgency and disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to organisations facing more […]


Security is about more than the network

Lynton Lubbe, CS and NGS Business Practice Lead, Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa, on Zero Trust and why building a comprehensive security posture is more than just the network. Given the normalisation of a distributed work environment, organisations have had to rethink their approach to cybersecurity. Dealing with an exponential increase in network complexity, managing the myriad […]


How channel partners can ensure their vendor relationships thrive during challenging times

Being part of an agile, adaptable and collaborative ecosystem is more critical than ever. Bill Cate, Vice President, Regional Marketing and Channel Strategy, Zebra Technologies, on how channel partners can maintain healthy vendor alliances in tough times. No event in recent history can match the disruptive scale of the COVID-19 pandemic. Around the world, organisations […]


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