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Acronis launches first cloud data centre in Nigeria
Acronis , a global provider of cyber protection solutions has announced the availability of a new Acronis Cyber Cloud Data Centre in Lagos , Nigeria . The new data centre , one of the 111 new data centres being deployed by the company , gives service provider partners access to a full range of cyber protection solutions upon which they can build new services while delivering faster access , constant data availability , and data sovereignty to their clients .
The global network of Acronis Cyber Cloud Data Centres already includes more than 40 data centres . With the new data centre in Nigeria , local service providers will have a location within the country where they can store business-critical data for their clients .
Chidi Oliseowe , Team Lead , Madonna Systems Nigeria Limited said : “ Today the world depends so much on data to the point where we can say data is life , and data security cannot be over emphasised . We at Madonna Systems are so proud to be associated with Acronis , a foremost leader in cyber protection .”
Peter French Regional General Manager , Middle East and Africa , Acronis , said : “ A local presence is a necessity for modern cloud businesses and we are proud to deliver the Acronis Cyber Cloud Data Centre in Nigeria .”
IBM and SAP strengthen partnership to help clients move workloads from SAP solutions to the cloud
Tech giant IBM has announced it is teaming with SAP to provide technology and consulting expertise to make it easier for clients to embrace a hybrid cloud approach and move mission-critical workloads from SAP solutions to the cloud for regulated and non-regulated industries . As clients look to adopt hybrid cloud strategies , moving the workloads and applications that are the backbone of their enterprise operation requires a highly secured and reliable cloud environment .
With the launch of the premium supplier option with IBM for RISE with SAP , clients will have the tools to help accelerate the migration of their on-premises SAP software workloads to IBM Cloud , backed by industryleading security capabilities .
IBM is also unveiling a new programme dubbed BREAKTHROUGH with IBM for RISE with SAP , a portfolio of solutions and consulting services that help accelerate and amplify the journey to SAP S / 4HANA Cloud .
Built on a flexible and scalable platform , the solutions and services use intelligent workflows to streamline operations .
They provide an engagement model that helps plan , execute and support holistic business transformation .
IBM ’ s announcement of becoming a premium supplier makes the vendor the first cloud provider to offer infrastructure , business transformation and application management services as part of RISE with SAP .
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