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IDC hosts virtual edition of ‘ Cloud and Data Centre Roadshow 2022 ’ for Sub-Saharan Africa
Mark Walker , Associate Vice President , Sub- Saharan Africa , IDC ensuring the security of cloud services , and maximising agility and minimising risk in the cloud deployment and migration process .
Delegates were able to explore IDC ’ s exclusive CIO Masterclass Arena throughout the course of the event . This section of the virtual platform showcased a series of pre-recorded best-practice case studies , fireside chats , and panel discussions featuring regional cloud pioneers such as :
Sub-Saharan Africa ’ s foremost IT decision makers gathered online last month for the latest instalment of the annual IDC Cloud and Data Centre Roadshow . Hosted on IDC ’ s fully immersive and interactive virtual platform , the event took place on March 17th and explored how organisations across Sub-Saharan Africa can capture the inherent value of cloud by reimagining the IT infrastructure that underpins the cloud operating model .
“ The transition to cloud is becoming a strategic priority across the region ,” said Mark Walker , Associate Vice President , Sub-Saharan Africa , IDC . “ Cloud deployments will undoubtedly help organisations to improve their operational efficiency over the long term , particularly those that have not yet fully optimised their technology environments . Indeed , organisations that are further down the transformation road are already realising multiple benefits , including faster time to market , simplified innovation , easier scalability , and reduced risk . Those that get their operating models right can expect to see dramatic improvements in terms of target-state economics and transition costs .”
• Dr Sizwe Gwala , Head of Data Governance , Absa Group ( South Africa )
• Dr Pieter van der Walt , Group Information Governance & Privacy Officer , Discovery ( South Africa )
• Vukosi Sambo , Head of Data Solutions , Medscheme ( South Africa )
• Simon Nare , Senior Technology Security Manager , MTN ( South Africa )
• Munyaradzi Chikwanda , Head of Enterprise Architecture , Standard Bank ( South Africa )
• Thobakgale Victor , Executive Technology Operations Lead , African Rainbow Minerals ( South Africa )
• Ademola Adesalu , General Manager , Operations & Technology , CRC Credit Bureau ( Nigeria )
• Prasanna Burri , Group CIO , Dangote Group ( Nigeria )
• Ramakrishna Potluri , Head of IT & Business Applications , Dangote Projects ( Nigeria )
• Jonathan Valentin , Head of IT , Evaco Group ( Mauritius )
• Jackson Ikiebe , Head of IT , FBN Insurance ( Nigeria )
• Michael Michie , CIO , TripleOK Law ( Kenya )
• Hartnell Ndungi , Chief Data Officer , Absa Bank ( Kenya )
• Julius Orayo , Head of Digital & Innovations , Jubilee Holdings ( Kenya ) p
The IDC Cloud and Data Centre Roadshow 2022 for Sub-Saharan Africa presented essential guidance from respected industry thought leaders on overcoming emerging multi-cloud networking challenges , optimising data centre performance to deliver maximum business efficiency , and building the infrastructure required to unleash an organisation ’ s true innovation potential . Edward Ferrara , Research Director , Cloud to Edge Data Centre Strategies , IDC was on hand to present the event ’ s keynote address , ‘ Delivering Enterprise-Level Agility in the Cloud Era ’.
The agenda incorporated three individually themed track sessions that will present expert insights on managing hybrid cloud infrastructure ,
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