FEATURE: DATA CENTRES
The harsh reality of Digital Transformation
means companies and organisations will be left
behind if they do not conform and adapt their
technology offerings. Curro realised it needed
to bring its curriculum to life, digitally. Riaan
Vlok, Head of IT at Curro Holdings, tells us
how its virtualised data centre now helps the
institution to leverage the cloud alongside its
education mediums.
Future educators are today grappling with how to deliver
education solutions that support the changing demands
of learners. Leveraging the power of technology, the
independent school group, Curro Holdings, has partnered
with VMware to transform its technology infrastructure, enabling it
to deliver a truly digital education experience across geographies,
endpoints, learners, parents and educators.
Established in 1998, Curro is South Africa’s largest independent
education provider, with over 178 schools across 70 sites. It develops,
acquires and manages independent schools for learners from three
months to Grade 12 and seeks to empower every person with the
opportunity to achieve their potential as individuals and members
of society.
Creating future-based education solutions
According to Riaan Vlok, Head of IT at Curro Holdings, the real test
on educators is using technology to bring the curriculum to life in a
Curro schools put
learners at heart of education
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