The launch of Google Cloud will also enhance the numerous programmes Google operates for African startups including Black Founders Fund Africa and Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, which has supported 106 startups across 17 African countries — startups that have collectively raised over $263-million in funding and created over direct jobs. The launch of Google Cloud will also enhance the numerous programmes Google operates for African startups including Black Founders Fund Africa and Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, which has supported 106 startups across 17 African countries — startups that have collectively raised over $263 million in funding and created over direct jobs. “With Africa’s internet economy estimated to reach $180-billion by 2025, this sector will account for 5,2% of the continent’s GDP. Google South Africa’s secure, high-performance, low-latency cloud service will put South Africa at the cutting edge of this technological revolution on the continent” he adds. “With Africa’s internet economy estimated to reach $180 billion by 2025, this sector will account for 5.2% of the continent’s GDP. This infrastructure investment marks a giant step forward in business and technology transformation, not only for South Africa, but the continent.
- Kathy Gibson reports – In a first for Africa, Google Cloud has launched a Johannesburg region, joining its global network of 40 regions and 121 zones.
- This is an important contribution to the infrastructure needed to nurture the continent’s tech talents and enhance the startup ecosystem that will produce Africa’s homegrown tech leaders.
- Experts in cybersecurity at ESET Southern Africa say that public sector workers need to be more aware of cybersecurity and implement more robust security measures.
- As a result of the establishment of the region, Africa will now have access to the best data warehouse platform in the world.
- Alex Okosi, MD of Google Sub-Saharan Africa, points out that the cloud region is Google’s latest investment into the African technology ecosystem.
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- Following a string of cyberattacks on government institutions and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in South Africa, the public sector has emerged as a prime target for cybercriminals.
- Experts in cybersecurity at ESET Southern Africa say that public sector workers need to be more aware of cybersecurity and implement more robust security measures.
- Google South Africa’s secure, high-performance, low-latency cloud service will put South Africa at the cutting edge of this technological revolution on the continent” he adds.
- Alex Okosi, MD of Google Sub-Saharan Africa, points out that the cloud region is Google’s latest investment into the African technology ecosystem.
The piece emphasizes that a hybrid or multi-cloud approach may also be a viable option for many organizations, depending on their specific needs. “It is well equipped to serve public and private sector organisations in South Africa and across the region,” he says. Brady adds that Google Cloud is the most secure cloud, with the best uptime, a legacy that will be enhanced by the company’s acquisition yesterday of Wiz. Despite challenges like massive youth unemployment, technology could help the country to leapfrog and become an innovation hub, he adds. Kathy Gibson reports – In a first for Africa, Google Cloud has launched a Johannesburg region, joining its global network of 40 regions and 121 zones.
As a result of the establishment of the region, Africa will now have access to the best data warehouse platform in the world. This critical investment also marks a significant step towards the fulfilment of Google’s commitment to invest $1 billion to boost Africa’s digital transformation. This is an important contribution to the infrastructure needed to nurture the continent’s tech talents and enhance the startup ecosystem that will produce Africa’s homegrown tech leaders. At the same time, investments like this cloud region are crucial to building the country’s infrastructure, Malatsi adds. Alex Okosi, MD of Google Sub-Saharan Africa, points out that the cloud region is Google’s latest investment into the African technology ecosystem.
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Solly Malatsi, Minister of Communications and Digital Technology, says the opening of the cloud region is an important step in strengthening South Africa’s digital ecosystems. “Google South Africa will inevitably play a part in creating a more level playing field for African tech entrepreneurs, bringing substantial benefits to businesses beyond the tech sector, offering a launchpad for broader efforts to power the growth of Africa’s tech sector” concludes Steenkamp. In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) and data are key business and technology drivers, Brady points out that Google has been a leader in AI and deep learning models since 2008. The project – the first in Africa – will see South Africa join Google Cloud’s global network of 40 regions and 121 zones worldwide. This article explores the growing trend of companies moving their data and workloads back from the cloud to pin up bet on-premises platforms, driven by rising costs, security concerns, and performance challenges. It discusses the experiences of companies like 37signals and Expedia, highlighting that the decision to repatriate workloads depends on a well-defined strategy, careful evaluation of costs, and understanding the nuances of cloud and on-prem solutions.
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