Technology innovations have continued to revolutionize network connectivity and data center services, driving efficiency, scalability, and resilience in the digital infrastructure realm. Several key players in the industry have made significant strides in advancing these technologies, enhancing the
Nigeria's data center industry stands at a critical crossroads, grappling with substantial challenges due to the country's unreliable electricity grid. The World Bank estimates that around 85 million Nigerians lack access to electricity from the national grid, while the International Energy Agency
The November 2024 issue of the Enterprise Spotlight extensively explores the practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) within enterprise environments, focusing on how AI technologies are revolutionizing IT leadership, enhancing security measures, and transforming business processes.
Google Cloud has recently introduced a revolutionary service aimed at enterprise customers, designed to enhance the management of network traffic and optimize bandwidth usage for cloud-based workloads. This development significantly improves the Cross-Cloud Interconnect offering, especially for
The Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) is leading a revolutionary shift in Network-as-a-Service (NaaS), opting for a future marked by automation, cloud convergence, and fortified cybersecurity. By pioneering these advancements, MEF aims to provide a dynamic, automated network service akin to cloud
In a move that is likely to redefine the connectivity and digital infrastructure market, Connectbase, a prominent connectivity marketplace platform, has acquired Network Capacity Solutions (NCS), a company specializing in telecom and data center inventory management software. This acquisition marks
When I joined Capitec in April 2022 as CTO, the first thing I wanted to find out was whether there was a zero trust strategy in place. Capitec is the second largest bank in South Africa, and like financial institutions the world over, it’s a potential target for attackers. To compound our
More than a decade after the depletion of IPv4 addresses, the adoption of IPv6 remains surprisingly sluggish, despite the pressing need for a larger address space. IPv6 was envisioned as the natural successor to IPv4, promising to end the address scarcity issue with its vastly expanded address
The rapid expansion of small devices and the Internet of Things (IoT) has heightened the significance of secure, reliable communication. Internet-enabled devices require unique IP addresses to facilitate effective data exchange. Given the limitations of IPv4, IPv6 has been adopted under RFC 2460 as
In today's fast-paced digital age, network traffic monitoring is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation and security of enterprise systems. An effective monitoring solution must not only capture vast amounts of data swiftly but also provide comprehensive analytics to support timely
