Cloud Services: Opportunities and Challenges for East Africa
Danson Njue
Research Analyst – Africa
Informa Telecoms & Media
Danson.njue@informa.com
ITNewsAfrica Innovation Dinner Nairobi, 10 December 2013
Africa, adopting cloud computing on its own termsitnewsafrica
Africa, adopting cloud computing on its own terms. An overview of cloud adoption in Africa.
Presented by Ian Duvenage, Head of ICT, Africa, Frost & Sullivan.
September 05, 2013 edition of the IT News Africa Innovation Dinner (www.innovationdinner.co.za)
Cloud computing in africa emerging trends & perspectivesFola Odufuwa
The document discusses cloud computing trends across several African countries based on a study conducted by Research ICT Africa.
Key findings include:
- Cloud computing is in early stages across Africa, with more developed markets in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya. Infrastructure bottlenecks around broadband access remain a challenge.
- Global cloud providers have a presence but local African firms are also active as aggregators and integrators helping bring cloud services to domestic customers.
- Countries like Ethiopia, Ghana, and Nigeria have begun exploring cloud solutions to deliver e-government services more effectively.
- Growing broadband access via undersea cables and mobile networks is helping drive cloud adoption, though high costs and limited rural connectivity still impede
Cloud computing in south africa reality or fantasySamantha James
The document discusses cloud computing adoption in South Africa. It notes that while cloud computing dominates IT discussions, adoption rates are still low due to concerns over security, cost reductions, and reliability. Platform as a Service (PaaS) is emerging as the next hot cloud model by increasing efficiency and productivity. Virtualization solutions are driving data center revenues and cloud adoption by offering cost savings and flexibility. The uptake of cloud computing in South Africa remains in development, with Infrastructure as a Service showing steady growth and Software as a Service in an early phase.
This document discusses cloud computing in Africa, beginning with definitions of cloud computing and cloud enablers. It describes the types of cloud services, challenges of cloud computing, and advantages. It addresses implementing cloud computing, key issues in Africa around broadband internet, utility power, data protection, and examples of cloud computing services from companies like Hotmail, Google Drive, and Amazon Cloud Drive. The document concludes with information on cloud computing service providers in Africa like Pamoja, Dandemutande, and examples of their cloud services.
A Framework for Cloud Computing Adoption in South African GovernmentGovCloud Network
Technology adoption is always a critical concern in organizations (private and public). South African government experienced this encounter when adopted Open Source Software (OSS) with the objective to reduce ICT services costs among others. The implementation of OSS in SA government has faced several challenges such as user resistance, human factor, support and funding. As a result of these challenges cost reduction has not been fully achieved. Cost reduction issue ultimately affects implementation of other government programmes such as those who yields job creation, better education, and improving health, etc. The potential alternative to address the same objective as aimed by OSS is Cloud Computing adoption. Cloud Computing promise to offer the SA government more advantages OSS. This study explore the feasibility of Cloud Computing adoption as an alternative to enable cost reduction, effectiveness and efficient of IT services in SA government as was aimed by OSS initiative.
Imran Razzaq is the Director of Cloud Services at Microsoft CEE in Riga, Latvia. He discusses both external challenges facing nations like environmental issues, security threats, and economic competition as well as internal constraints facing nations from factors like election cycles, data privacy laws, and skills shortages. He argues that citizens and businesses now expect improved services and engagement from their leaders anytime, anywhere. Leaders expect tools that provide greater insight, accountability, privacy, and compliance. Data visualization technologies can help provide insights to shape policies and budget decisions and help decision making with easy to use analytic tools.
This document discusses moving business applications and infrastructure to the cloud. It begins with an overview of trends driving cloud adoption like mobility, social media, analytics and cloud computing. Examples of cloud adoption from various companies are provided. The key pillars of developing a cloud strategy are then outlined, including addressing compliance, business cases, IT infrastructure, people readiness and change management. The benefits of the cloud for flexibility, disaster recovery, automatic updates and cost savings are highlighted. The presentation concludes with examples of good practices for hybrid cloud implementations from the Ministry of Education in Romania, Škoda Auto and EasyJet.
Africa, adopting cloud computing on its own termsitnewsafrica
Africa, adopting cloud computing on its own terms. An overview of cloud adoption in Africa.
Presented by Ian Duvenage, Head of ICT, Africa, Frost & Sullivan.
September 05, 2013 edition of the IT News Africa Innovation Dinner (www.innovationdinner.co.za)
Cloud computing in africa emerging trends & perspectivesFola Odufuwa
The document discusses cloud computing trends across several African countries based on a study conducted by Research ICT Africa.
Key findings include:
- Cloud computing is in early stages across Africa, with more developed markets in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya. Infrastructure bottlenecks around broadband access remain a challenge.
- Global cloud providers have a presence but local African firms are also active as aggregators and integrators helping bring cloud services to domestic customers.
- Countries like Ethiopia, Ghana, and Nigeria have begun exploring cloud solutions to deliver e-government services more effectively.
- Growing broadband access via undersea cables and mobile networks is helping drive cloud adoption, though high costs and limited rural connectivity still impede
Cloud computing in south africa reality or fantasySamantha James
The document discusses cloud computing adoption in South Africa. It notes that while cloud computing dominates IT discussions, adoption rates are still low due to concerns over security, cost reductions, and reliability. Platform as a Service (PaaS) is emerging as the next hot cloud model by increasing efficiency and productivity. Virtualization solutions are driving data center revenues and cloud adoption by offering cost savings and flexibility. The uptake of cloud computing in South Africa remains in development, with Infrastructure as a Service showing steady growth and Software as a Service in an early phase.
This document discusses cloud computing in Africa, beginning with definitions of cloud computing and cloud enablers. It describes the types of cloud services, challenges of cloud computing, and advantages. It addresses implementing cloud computing, key issues in Africa around broadband internet, utility power, data protection, and examples of cloud computing services from companies like Hotmail, Google Drive, and Amazon Cloud Drive. The document concludes with information on cloud computing service providers in Africa like Pamoja, Dandemutande, and examples of their cloud services.
A Framework for Cloud Computing Adoption in South African GovernmentGovCloud Network
Technology adoption is always a critical concern in organizations (private and public). South African government experienced this encounter when adopted Open Source Software (OSS) with the objective to reduce ICT services costs among others. The implementation of OSS in SA government has faced several challenges such as user resistance, human factor, support and funding. As a result of these challenges cost reduction has not been fully achieved. Cost reduction issue ultimately affects implementation of other government programmes such as those who yields job creation, better education, and improving health, etc. The potential alternative to address the same objective as aimed by OSS is Cloud Computing adoption. Cloud Computing promise to offer the SA government more advantages OSS. This study explore the feasibility of Cloud Computing adoption as an alternative to enable cost reduction, effectiveness and efficient of IT services in SA government as was aimed by OSS initiative.
Imran Razzaq is the Director of Cloud Services at Microsoft CEE in Riga, Latvia. He discusses both external challenges facing nations like environmental issues, security threats, and economic competition as well as internal constraints facing nations from factors like election cycles, data privacy laws, and skills shortages. He argues that citizens and businesses now expect improved services and engagement from their leaders anytime, anywhere. Leaders expect tools that provide greater insight, accountability, privacy, and compliance. Data visualization technologies can help provide insights to shape policies and budget decisions and help decision making with easy to use analytic tools.
This document discusses moving business applications and infrastructure to the cloud. It begins with an overview of trends driving cloud adoption like mobility, social media, analytics and cloud computing. Examples of cloud adoption from various companies are provided. The key pillars of developing a cloud strategy are then outlined, including addressing compliance, business cases, IT infrastructure, people readiness and change management. The benefits of the cloud for flexibility, disaster recovery, automatic updates and cost savings are highlighted. The presentation concludes with examples of good practices for hybrid cloud implementations from the Ministry of Education in Romania, Škoda Auto and EasyJet.
Australian Telco Digital Strategy Trends 2014 / 2015 v1Neil Aitken
The document provides an overview of digital strategy trends for an Australian telecommunications company from 2014 to 2015. Some of the key trends discussed include the growing pervasion of digital technologies both inside and outside of work, the rise of the internet of things (IoT) and connected devices, and the increasing role of big data, analytics, and cloud computing. The document summarizes several reports and studies discussing how digital is expected to transform various industries and society by 2050, with technologies like smart cities, personalized healthcare, and new forms of work and education.
The document discusses trends in the telecommunications industry, including mobile and wireline services. It notes that mobile operators face challenges monetizing data and applications as control shifts to third parties. Operators are exploring hosted services and premium offerings to generate new revenue streams. For wireline providers, managed communication services that proactively monitor networks and applications are growing in popularity as a way for companies to outsource complex IT environments.
Information and communications technology in south africa slideshare versionDibussi Tande
A lecture given to the Global Initiatives in Management (GIM) South Africa program at Northwestern University (Kellogg School of Management), Evanston, IL, USA.
These slides accompanied a webcast announcing a global expansion of Business Together as a Service. You can view a replay of the webcast here: http://oran.ge/ZOv0iQ
Malaysia's Digital Economy: A New Driver of DevelopmentZiaullah Mirza
For Malaysia to continue progressing in its development path, the digital economy is poised to be the new driver of development. However, businesses in Malaysia have adopted digital technologies less readily than the government and population.
Rapid growth in basic digital adoption has contributed to a new digital divide where Malaysia lags behind international peers in digital adoption by businesses.
Only 62% of businesses are connected to the Internet, 46% has fixed broadband (often of low quality) and 18% have a web presence of some kind.
Large export-oriented firms dominate the digital economy as they adopt e-commerce at higher rates than SMEs.
Most of the digital economy’s measurable growth has been concentrated in the manufacturing sector of urbanized states.
For the country to ensure that growth in the digital economy is broad-based and sustainable, key barriers related to digital connectivity, entrepreneurship and taxation need to be addressed.
Day 1 C2C - CAICT: China Strategy and Internet Development Myles Freedman
The document discusses China's "Internet+" strategy and internet development. It provides background on "Internet+" and explains its connotation as realizing deep integration of internet innovation with various economic and social areas. It is meant to promote technological advancement, efficiency, reform, and productivity in the real economy. The document outlines expected tasks of "Internet+" and ways to support its development.
The Connected Car: The Next 500 Million Connections (Mobile Broadband Event)Lucy Woods
Here are a few slides taken from our Mobile Broadband Special Interest Group (SIG) event on the 6th April at St Johns College, Cambridge. For all slides, please head to our resources page on our website. www.cambridgewireless.co.uk
This document discusses the opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from cloud computing in light of the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015. It provides an overview of cloud computing trends, defines cloud computing, discusses various cloud providers and users, and how cloud computing is changing the IT business model. The document also highlights opportunities for SMEs through lower costs and more flexibility using cloud services, but notes issues around awareness, security, infrastructure access, and available cloud services that need to be addressed.
Find out how IOT-enabled digital solutions can help improve profitability and safety in the mining industry by driving better decision-making through monitoring and surveillance of operations.
The document discusses the growing importance of digital platforms and ecosystems for businesses. It notes that 90% of executives believe ecosystems will change their organizations, and over half of global executives feel traditional value chains are being replaced by ecosystems. The document also discusses the value of APIs for expanding business opportunities and revenues, though telecom executives still need to improve in deploying APIs. Finally, it notes that while CSPs have an opportunity to become platform providers due to existing trust and security capabilities, they also face significant risks to privacy and security from criminal threats if digital trust is broken.
Wireless Global Congress: 2020 is not that far awayRob Van Den Dam
1) The document discusses how emerging technologies like cognitive computing, blockchain, and the internet of things are transforming industries by 2020. It notes that 30 billion devices will be connected and 85% of data will be unstructured.
2) Most data from the internet of things is invisible like sensor data and video, requiring new technologies to analyze it and extract insights. Cognitive systems that can understand, reason, and learn from this data are entering a new era of computing.
3) Blockchain technology will transform transactions in the same way the internet transformed information, providing benefits like reduced costs, risks, and increased trust through shared recordkeeping. A cognitive business can turn data into knowledge to adapt to customer needs.
The document discusses how a new era of technology including big data, social media, mobile devices, and cloud computing is transforming business and society. This shift provides opportunities to gain individual insights from massive data, engage customers personally across multiple touchpoints, and use cloud-based infrastructure to drive strategic change. The forces of big data, mobile devices, social networks, and cloud computing are fundamentally rewiring how society and businesses operate.
Telecom Italia's vision on future business drivers and IT implicationsOscar Cicchetti
Telecom Italia presented its strategic vision for addressing future business drivers and IT implications. Massive growth in connected devices, data, traffic and usage will lead to a 1.1 trillion dollar increase in the mobile ecosystem by 2020, but operators' share will significantly decrease due to high competition and the dominance of internet companies. Telcos face challenges to reduce costs through lean operations and capture new digital opportunities. Telecom Italia's strategy is to transform networks and IT, leverage big data and cloud computing, and partner with internet companies to transition to a digital telco model.
Deloitte has brought out its 2021 forecast in the telecommunications, media and technology sector. The report gives a detailed view of the new future with increasing dependence on smart technology like artificial intelligence (AI). For instance, virtual reality is transforming the way businesses and educational sectors function because of the pandemic. The report also highlights the growth in the telecommunications sector, virtual radio networks, telehealth or virtual health check-ups and a boom in online gaming all over the world. Overall, Deloitte is predicting a faster and ongoing boost of technological innovations as well as an increasing dependence on the same. See More: https://www2.deloitte.com/in/en/pages/technology-media-and-telecommunications/articles/tmt-predictions-2021.html
A review recent trends in world and indian telecom marketIAEME Publication
The world market has changed almost beyond recognition over the last twenty years.
The recent trends in the world telecom market are: increase in private ownership,
competition, data based mobile and global communication, trade and finance oriented
operators, and rapid increase in subscribers from the developing nations. Several of these
trends (such as increase in privatization, competition, mobile communication, digital
divide) also exist in the Indian submarket. The submarkets of the world telecom market
are mainly classified according to geographical location, and according to the technology
used. India comes under the Asia Pacific geographical submarket. India had a traditional
telecom market, which was dominated by public sector monopoly till 1990. Later, it was
privatized by bits and pieces and now allows private sector participation in almost all the
sectors of telecom in the nation. It has a rapidly increasing subscriber base. It allows investor
friendly environment and has set up regulatory bodies to ensure justice to all players. In brief,
the present Indian telecom sector is marked by choice, competition, subscriber growth,
improvement in quality and service, and a shift from monopoly to oligopoly to true
competition.
Securing the digital economy does not fall on the individual, but instead relies on the ability of leaders to work collectively to forge digital trust.
The document discusses IBM's expertise in helping governments leverage emerging technologies like mobile, social, cloud, and big data analytics to improve services for citizens, with an example of how Montpellier, France is using IBM technologies to improve city services through collaboration, mobile apps, and an intelligent dashboard.
The document summarizes a webinar discussing the evolution of cloud services in Africa. It notes that demand is growing among African enterprises for cloud services and connectivity to data centers. Major global cloud players have data centers on the continent to better serve African customers. The webinar covered topics like the key cloud service providers operating in Africa, considerations for adopting cloud, and the complexities of the African cloud sector given infrastructure challenges. It was noted that the African cloud will be an important driver of digital transformation and economic growth on the continent in the coming years.
Overture presentation on Central Office (Exchange): Home to the New Telco Clo...Overture Networks
Presentation by Overture Vice President of Marketing, Mark Durrett, to SDN OpenFlow World Congress on why the Central Office (Exchange) will be home to the new Telco Cloud. Major points:
Cloud is both an opportunity and threat for Telecoms
OTT Providers already causing Headaches
NFV offers opportunity to differentiate from the CO
NFV requires Carrier-class Management & Orchestration
Australian Telco Digital Strategy Trends 2014 / 2015 v1Neil Aitken
The document provides an overview of digital strategy trends for an Australian telecommunications company from 2014 to 2015. Some of the key trends discussed include the growing pervasion of digital technologies both inside and outside of work, the rise of the internet of things (IoT) and connected devices, and the increasing role of big data, analytics, and cloud computing. The document summarizes several reports and studies discussing how digital is expected to transform various industries and society by 2050, with technologies like smart cities, personalized healthcare, and new forms of work and education.
The document discusses trends in the telecommunications industry, including mobile and wireline services. It notes that mobile operators face challenges monetizing data and applications as control shifts to third parties. Operators are exploring hosted services and premium offerings to generate new revenue streams. For wireline providers, managed communication services that proactively monitor networks and applications are growing in popularity as a way for companies to outsource complex IT environments.
Information and communications technology in south africa slideshare versionDibussi Tande
A lecture given to the Global Initiatives in Management (GIM) South Africa program at Northwestern University (Kellogg School of Management), Evanston, IL, USA.
These slides accompanied a webcast announcing a global expansion of Business Together as a Service. You can view a replay of the webcast here: http://oran.ge/ZOv0iQ
Malaysia's Digital Economy: A New Driver of DevelopmentZiaullah Mirza
For Malaysia to continue progressing in its development path, the digital economy is poised to be the new driver of development. However, businesses in Malaysia have adopted digital technologies less readily than the government and population.
Rapid growth in basic digital adoption has contributed to a new digital divide where Malaysia lags behind international peers in digital adoption by businesses.
Only 62% of businesses are connected to the Internet, 46% has fixed broadband (often of low quality) and 18% have a web presence of some kind.
Large export-oriented firms dominate the digital economy as they adopt e-commerce at higher rates than SMEs.
Most of the digital economy’s measurable growth has been concentrated in the manufacturing sector of urbanized states.
For the country to ensure that growth in the digital economy is broad-based and sustainable, key barriers related to digital connectivity, entrepreneurship and taxation need to be addressed.
Day 1 C2C - CAICT: China Strategy and Internet Development Myles Freedman
The document discusses China's "Internet+" strategy and internet development. It provides background on "Internet+" and explains its connotation as realizing deep integration of internet innovation with various economic and social areas. It is meant to promote technological advancement, efficiency, reform, and productivity in the real economy. The document outlines expected tasks of "Internet+" and ways to support its development.
The Connected Car: The Next 500 Million Connections (Mobile Broadband Event)Lucy Woods
Here are a few slides taken from our Mobile Broadband Special Interest Group (SIG) event on the 6th April at St Johns College, Cambridge. For all slides, please head to our resources page on our website. www.cambridgewireless.co.uk
This document discusses the opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from cloud computing in light of the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015. It provides an overview of cloud computing trends, defines cloud computing, discusses various cloud providers and users, and how cloud computing is changing the IT business model. The document also highlights opportunities for SMEs through lower costs and more flexibility using cloud services, but notes issues around awareness, security, infrastructure access, and available cloud services that need to be addressed.
Find out how IOT-enabled digital solutions can help improve profitability and safety in the mining industry by driving better decision-making through monitoring and surveillance of operations.
The document discusses the growing importance of digital platforms and ecosystems for businesses. It notes that 90% of executives believe ecosystems will change their organizations, and over half of global executives feel traditional value chains are being replaced by ecosystems. The document also discusses the value of APIs for expanding business opportunities and revenues, though telecom executives still need to improve in deploying APIs. Finally, it notes that while CSPs have an opportunity to become platform providers due to existing trust and security capabilities, they also face significant risks to privacy and security from criminal threats if digital trust is broken.
Wireless Global Congress: 2020 is not that far awayRob Van Den Dam
1) The document discusses how emerging technologies like cognitive computing, blockchain, and the internet of things are transforming industries by 2020. It notes that 30 billion devices will be connected and 85% of data will be unstructured.
2) Most data from the internet of things is invisible like sensor data and video, requiring new technologies to analyze it and extract insights. Cognitive systems that can understand, reason, and learn from this data are entering a new era of computing.
3) Blockchain technology will transform transactions in the same way the internet transformed information, providing benefits like reduced costs, risks, and increased trust through shared recordkeeping. A cognitive business can turn data into knowledge to adapt to customer needs.
The document discusses how a new era of technology including big data, social media, mobile devices, and cloud computing is transforming business and society. This shift provides opportunities to gain individual insights from massive data, engage customers personally across multiple touchpoints, and use cloud-based infrastructure to drive strategic change. The forces of big data, mobile devices, social networks, and cloud computing are fundamentally rewiring how society and businesses operate.
Telecom Italia's vision on future business drivers and IT implicationsOscar Cicchetti
Telecom Italia presented its strategic vision for addressing future business drivers and IT implications. Massive growth in connected devices, data, traffic and usage will lead to a 1.1 trillion dollar increase in the mobile ecosystem by 2020, but operators' share will significantly decrease due to high competition and the dominance of internet companies. Telcos face challenges to reduce costs through lean operations and capture new digital opportunities. Telecom Italia's strategy is to transform networks and IT, leverage big data and cloud computing, and partner with internet companies to transition to a digital telco model.
Deloitte has brought out its 2021 forecast in the telecommunications, media and technology sector. The report gives a detailed view of the new future with increasing dependence on smart technology like artificial intelligence (AI). For instance, virtual reality is transforming the way businesses and educational sectors function because of the pandemic. The report also highlights the growth in the telecommunications sector, virtual radio networks, telehealth or virtual health check-ups and a boom in online gaming all over the world. Overall, Deloitte is predicting a faster and ongoing boost of technological innovations as well as an increasing dependence on the same. See More: https://www2.deloitte.com/in/en/pages/technology-media-and-telecommunications/articles/tmt-predictions-2021.html
A review recent trends in world and indian telecom marketIAEME Publication
The world market has changed almost beyond recognition over the last twenty years.
The recent trends in the world telecom market are: increase in private ownership,
competition, data based mobile and global communication, trade and finance oriented
operators, and rapid increase in subscribers from the developing nations. Several of these
trends (such as increase in privatization, competition, mobile communication, digital
divide) also exist in the Indian submarket. The submarkets of the world telecom market
are mainly classified according to geographical location, and according to the technology
used. India comes under the Asia Pacific geographical submarket. India had a traditional
telecom market, which was dominated by public sector monopoly till 1990. Later, it was
privatized by bits and pieces and now allows private sector participation in almost all the
sectors of telecom in the nation. It has a rapidly increasing subscriber base. It allows investor
friendly environment and has set up regulatory bodies to ensure justice to all players. In brief,
the present Indian telecom sector is marked by choice, competition, subscriber growth,
improvement in quality and service, and a shift from monopoly to oligopoly to true
competition.
Securing the digital economy does not fall on the individual, but instead relies on the ability of leaders to work collectively to forge digital trust.
The document discusses IBM's expertise in helping governments leverage emerging technologies like mobile, social, cloud, and big data analytics to improve services for citizens, with an example of how Montpellier, France is using IBM technologies to improve city services through collaboration, mobile apps, and an intelligent dashboard.
The document summarizes a webinar discussing the evolution of cloud services in Africa. It notes that demand is growing among African enterprises for cloud services and connectivity to data centers. Major global cloud players have data centers on the continent to better serve African customers. The webinar covered topics like the key cloud service providers operating in Africa, considerations for adopting cloud, and the complexities of the African cloud sector given infrastructure challenges. It was noted that the African cloud will be an important driver of digital transformation and economic growth on the continent in the coming years.
Overture presentation on Central Office (Exchange): Home to the New Telco Clo...Overture Networks
Presentation by Overture Vice President of Marketing, Mark Durrett, to SDN OpenFlow World Congress on why the Central Office (Exchange) will be home to the new Telco Cloud. Major points:
Cloud is both an opportunity and threat for Telecoms
OTT Providers already causing Headaches
NFV offers opportunity to differentiate from the CO
NFV requires Carrier-class Management & Orchestration
Understand how optimized connectivity improves IoT ROIDan Mårtensson
Presentation from www.iot-now.com webinar on the 19th of May 2016.
The Internet of Things (IoT) will transform your business by providing business insight, improving business process and connecting you to your customers. But how do you truly measure your IoT connectivity initiatives?
During this webinar, you will learn about:
Trends and key learnings in evaluating IoT initiatives
Understanding the goals, key metrics and ROI of a connected program
Quantifying the ROI for IoT initiatives using real-world customer results
How choosing the right SIM – built for machines, not people – can help deliver a better ROI
"How Standardization Enables The Next Internet Evolution," 1st in a series of 4 webcasts introducing oneM2M, the global standards initiative for Machine-to-Machine communications and the Internet of Things, delivered via BrightTALK on October 16th, 2014.
Cata i canada the cloud and the car diva presentation aug 31 12Barry Gander
The document discusses how the mobile cloud is transforming the automotive industry by connecting vehicles to wireless networks and the internet. It notes that the cloud allows vehicles to access information, entertainment, and services remotely which improves the driving experience. The cloud also enables data sharing between vehicles and infrastructure for applications like traffic optimization, remote diagnostics, and autonomous driving. Finally, the document proposes the creation of a testbed and showcase area to allow first responders to collaborate with the private sector and test emerging cloud-based technologies for public safety.
Agricultural management using cloud computing in indiaVikasAghadi
This document discusses using cloud computing for agricultural management in India. It begins by defining cloud computing and describing how users can access cloud services without technical knowledge. It then outlines the types of cloud deployments including public, private and hybrid clouds. The document also discusses challenges currently facing Indian agriculture like lack of weather and market information as well as farmers' limited ICT knowledge. It proposes developing a cloud-based messaging system to help farmers access useful agricultural information and resources. Potential advantages include reduced costs and efficient knowledge sharing, while disadvantages include initial costs and need for farmer training. Overall, the document argues that cloud computing could help address information gaps and improve agricultural productivity in India.
Internet of things: Accelerate Innovation and Opportunity on top The 3rd Plat...Son Phan
The document discusses the growth of technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and how they are driving major changes in business and society. It notes that by 2020, IoT technologies will represent the majority of ICT spending growth and will create $19 trillion in economic value over the next 10 years. The IoT is creating new opportunities for businesses to optimize operations, develop new revenue streams from data insights, and transform customer interactions. Key industries like retail, transportation and healthcare will be impacted as physical systems become connected and integrated with digital systems and data analytics. The rise of IoT requires organizations to rethink their strategies and ecosystems to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
How african enterprises can benefit from vsat backup solutionsOfer Farkash
Businesses in Africa are been affected by unstable terrestrial networks.
VSAT on demand backup solutions such as SkyVision Active business continuity service, allow African enterprises and businesses to benefit from the developing ICT industry in Africa and increase their competitiveness, productivity and profitability.
The presentation was given by SkyVision at the SatCom 2013 exhibition in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The Relevance of IoT and 5G for Multicloud - Vodafone and IBM join ForcesVolker Schiecke
Cloud drives digitization. But what's preventing customers from moving to the cloud. Network and connectivity play a crucial part. That's why Vodafone and IBM have joined forces and will create end-to-end solutions under one roof. This includes edge cloud services and mobile applications in exclusive collaboration with Apple.
Cloud computing is viewed as having the potential to significantly bolster economic growth through the provision of cost savings and efficiencies, including the cost of management of data and security. Some of the benefits of cloud computing could be immediately realised with the small-medium enterprise (SME) sector and the public sector. Within the SME sector, cloud computing provides access to advanced IT technologies, which were previously only accessible to larger enterprises, thereby enhancing entrepreneurship and innovation. Furthermore, the public sector stands to gain from the cost-efficiencies offered by cloud computing. Though cloud providers are offering targeted cloud solutions for the SME sector, the use of these services has been limited. The paper highlights that the informal sector, which forms a significant part of businesses in Africa as it provides livelihoods to the poor and marginalised, has the potential to enjoy benefits associated with the large-scale hardware and software investments in the formal sector through cloud services. Although cloud computing is dominated by global US-based countries, it has the potential to open up African companies to unchartered offshore markets thus contributing to economic development and competitiveness, and for African businesses to aggregate international cloud services to meet local needs.
IDC Insights Awards 2018 - What is an Event Mesh?Solace
Sumeet Puri, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Systems Engineering at Solace, presented at the IDC Insights Awards in Chandigarh, India in December 2018. He explained what an event mesh is, and how the architecture layer can make a business event-driven.
Following from the theme of the 16th annual IAD Summit, this report provides tips and roadmaps to how you can access, engage and retain your stakeholders
This document is a 16 page report on cloud computing submitted by Mohammed Farhan to CMR University. It includes a title page, certificate page, acknowledgments, table of contents, list of illustrations, and 6 pages of the report itself. The report provides an introduction to cloud computing, discusses cloud computing basics like types of clouds and stakeholders. It also covers cloud architecture, advantages of cloud computing, and applications of cloud computing in India like e-governance and rural development. References and the professor's approval are also included.
The document discusses how the automotive industry is transforming through the use of 5G and related technologies. It outlines four connected vehicle strategies that technology companies can use to successfully work with automakers, including transforming automakers into digital businesses. Mobile private networks are highlighted as helping automakers transform and deliver new applications and services. Cybersecurity risks are growing as vehicles become more connected, so mitigation strategies are needed.
South Africa's ICT capabilities are acceptable for Africa but not advanced. South Africa's broadband infrastructure is limited and expensive, and while business usage is moderate, individual and government usage is low. The government does not extensively use technology to drive social or economic impacts. The major telecommunications companies are moving into the IT services space and see opportunities in Africa, viewing South Africa as a competitive and mature market. New services are seen as a source of new revenue from digitalization and the IT services sector. Financial institutions are also building their digital and mobile strategies as part of internet and mobile banking initiatives.
This document provides an overview of the M2M market in Spain presented by Francisco Maroto, CEO and founder of OIES Consulting. It discusses key drivers, challenges and opportunities in the M2M space in Spain. It also profiles the major M2M operators (Telefonica, Vodafone, Orange), vendors, system integrators and top industry verticals. OIES Consulting is positioned as an expert advisor on M2M strategy, innovation, business and technology consulting with deep knowledge of the Spanish M2M landscape.
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Braden van Breda- The Role of AI, Robotics in African Healthcareitnewsafrica
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Andrew Roberts, Chief Information Officer at Clinix Health Group, on Mobile Health Apps for Improved Patient Engagement and Education, at Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2023 hosted by IT News Africa. #HISA2023 #Healthcare #Healthtech #HealthInnovation
Best 20 SEO Techniques To Improve Website Visibility In SERPPixlogix Infotech
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Let's Integrate MuleSoft RPA, COMPOSER, APM with AWS IDP along with Slackshyamraj55
Discover the seamless integration of RPA (Robotic Process Automation), COMPOSER, and APM with AWS IDP enhanced with Slack notifications. Explore how these technologies converge to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and ensure secure access, all while leveraging the power of AWS IDP and real-time communication via Slack notifications.
Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
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Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
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* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
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Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
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Introduction of Cybersecurity with OSS at Code Europe 2024Hiroshi SHIBATA
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The first topic is CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). I have published CVEs many times. But what exactly is a CVE? I'll provide a basic understanding of CVEs and explain how to detect and handle vulnerabilities in OSS.
Next, let's discuss package managers. Package managers play a critical role in the OSS ecosystem. I'll explain how to manage library dependencies in your application.
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GraphRAG for Life Science to increase LLM accuracyTomaz Bratanic
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TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
- The top 10 privacy insights from the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey
- The top challenges for privacy leaders, practitioners, and organizations in 2024
- Key themes to consider in developing and maintaining your privacy program
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DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
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- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
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We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
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5. Evolution of Computing
Mid ‘90sInternet
Mid ‘80sClient /Server
Early ’80sPCs
Web Browsers,
Emails, Web
Hosting
2000s &
FutureCloud
Cloud
computing,
Social
networking
Distributed
Computing
systems
Windows, DOS,
GUI
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6. Cloud Computing
Impact of Cloud computing
Cloud – What it entails…
• It is about consumption
• Users consume what
they want and when
they want
• … and only pay for
what they consume
New business
model that
brings about
new economics
• Shift focus from
CAPEX to OPEX
• Reduce cost
• Improve
profitability
Reduced
management
Improved
productivity
• Faster
deployment of
systems
• Improve
reliability
• Access-fromanywhere
platforms
• Access to latest
software
…overall impact of cloud is to transform
businesses and drive revenue and productivity
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7. Cloud computing models and examples: SaaS
Software as a Service (SaaS):- software distribution model in which applications are
hosted by a vendor or service provider and made available to customers over a
network (Internet).
Consumer
Multimedia content
Enterprise
Gaming
Security
Video conferencing
Accounting, CRM, ERP
Basic business apps
Storage
Web conferencing
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Virtual desktop
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8. IaaS/HaaS
Renting the computing power (server, storage and network
infrastructure) for a usage-based cost
.
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9. PaaS
Cloud service platform that allows users to rent virtualized servers to
run existing applications or develop and test new applications.
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10. Private vs Public cloud
Private cloud
Set of hardware, networking,
storage, services and interfaces
owned and operated by an
organisation for use by its
employees, partners or customers
Public cloud
Set of hardware, networking,
storage, services and interfaces
owned and operated by a third
party for use by other
companies or users
Hybrid cloud environment: Combination of data and
services from a variety of models to create a unified
cloud environment
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11. Africa’s ICT market players are diverse
Integrators
Web
Services from…
ISPs
Telcos
Hardware
Software
Devices
Colos / hosters
Governments
Cloud vending machine
Enterprises
*by business origin
11
12. But is Africa growing up digital?
Note: Average monthly interactions per Internet user across all African countries (mobile & fixed).
Source: Informa Telecoms & Media
Cloud models can change the velocity of digital service uptake.
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13. Cloud Africa: A cloud phone for the masses
Airtel Madagascar’s Cloud
Phone, using Movirtu
technology, is a way for
people to share a phone,
but keep their personal
SIM in the cloud.
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14. Cloud Africa: Cloud-based education
PC-as-a-Service
Schools in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania
and Uganda
Laptops on a mobile
broadband connection
accessing cloud apps
Ericsson and Intel are involved
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15. Global Trends: Informa Cloud World Forum Global Insights
Survey - June 2013
CSP cloud services launched in 2012, by type
IT
Generic business
management
apps
3%
3%
Mobile device
mgmt
3%
Other
7%
n = 318
IaaS
20%
Vertical apps
6%
SaaS
marketplace
4%
Professional
services
6%
Security
7%
Departmental
apps
8%
Unified comms &
collaboration
19%
Storage, backup
14%
Source: Informa Cloud World Forum Global Insights survey, June 2013
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19. Africa Cloud 20:20 Index
2012 results
Cloud readiness benchmark based on
20 key indicators, including:
•
Economics (eg: GNI per capita, ICT % of
GDP)
•
Web (eg: Internet users, Internet
exchanges, telecom cloud providers)
•
International connectivity (eg:
international Internet bandwidth
growth, per capita)
•
Personal connectivity (eg: broadband
penetration, smartphone usage)
•
Energy (eg: availability, sales lost due to
outages)
•
Institutions (eg: M-government
readiness, education investment,
corruption)
•
Society (eg: literacy, urbanization)
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20. Africa’s telecom cloud is forming
Examples include:
• Claims Africa’s largest
telecom cloud infrastructure
• SME focus
• Also seeks government
partnerships
• Diverse SaaS offers
• UC, security & storage
• Cloud-based M2M
• Fiber + datacenter builds
• Cloud telephony
• SaaS trials; MS Office365
•Teraco & Neotel datacenter
tenancy; fiber build
• Various SaaS; desktop as a
service across subsidiaries
• Virtual servers
• Data center builds
• Madagascar cloud
telephony with Movirtu
• Google social tools
via SMS
• NTT-owned DiData +Internet
Solutions extensive cloud offers
• Fiber & datacenter builds
• SME, corporate, MNC
• Funding for service
replication in Kenya
& beyond
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21. Cloud Africa: Future digital cities
Developments include:
Gabon
Mandji Island Cybercity
Mauritius
Ebène Cyber City
South Africa
Tshwane Smart City
City of Johannesburg
Tanzania
Rhapta City
Ghana
Ghana Cyber City (Accra)
Kenya
Konza City
Flickr/Jonathan Gill
Cameroon
Douala Smart City
Fiber and wireless-enabled cloud services will improve trade, education, health and
environment in Africa’s emerging digital cities.
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22. Other drivers
• Increased mobile broadband penetration :• Spread of connected objects => more and
more objects/devices reporting their
location and status to a cloud management
system
• Need for new revenue streams by CSPs
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23. Opportunities for telcos in EastAfrica
Phase 3
Phase 2
Phase 1
Storage and
computing on
demand
Unified
Communications
Cloud security
services
Cloud –based billing
PaaS
Cloud Brokers
SaaS
Wholesale capacity
Hosting on demand
Cloud deployment can be done in a phased-approach
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24. Challenges
• Lack of usage-based billing platforms
• Security and privacy concerns
• Compatibility and complexity issues
• Lack of bandwidth guarantees which may greatly affect the
service
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25. Cloud Africa: A delicate ecosystem
Submarine
cables
Fiber
Spectrum
Copper
Data
centers
IXPs
Telecom assets are critical – but they are not the whole story.
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26. … it is also about…
Rational pricing
models
Customer
segmentation
and multiple
cloud
environments
Right deployment model
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