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Vodacom launches Africa ’ s first Amazon Web Services Outposts Innovation Lab service that is designed to provide AWS infrastructure , services , APIs , and tools to virtually any on-premises or edge location .
Vodacom , a purpose-led African connectivity , digital and financial services company , has launched Africa ’ s first Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) Outposts Innovation Lab in collaboration with AWS and Intel . The laboratory will focus on accelerating technology innovations across different industries , delivering faster scalability , and creating the opportunity to use infrastructure and technologies to solve business challenges .
In addition , the laboratory , located in Johannesburg , will serve as a Proof of Concept ( POC ) setup for customers to test their applications and environment for performance on AWS Outposts . Intelpowered AWS Outposts is a fully managed
Kabelo Makwane , Managing Executive for Cloud , Hosting and Security , Vodacom Business , said : “ We are extremely proud to collaborate with AWS in rolling out AWS Outposts on the continent . This is testament to the AWS managed cloud professional services capability Vodacom Business has amassed over the last few years , together with our world class tier certified data centres that meet AWS ’ high global standards .”
Vinod Krishnan , Partner Development Lead for Europe Emerging Markets , AWS , said : “ While customers are increasingly looking to leverage cloud technologies for faster innovation , some workloads need to remain on-premises where data residency is paramount or where every millisecond counts .”
Eastern Cape Provincial Government and Cisco collaborate on skills development
Tech titan Cisco has announced the launch of its fourth EDGE centre in partnership with the Eastern Cape Provincial Government in South Africa to develop digital skills in the region and enhance the employability of the community it serves .
The new Cisco EDGE Centre is located at the East London Industrial Development Zone ( ELIDZ ) Science and Technology Park , making it perfectly situated for the three major universities in the area , as well as to service the significant manufacturing sectors of East London .
“ Guided by our purpose to ‘ Power an Inclusive Future for All ’ in partnership with government , we are committed to leveraging our people , processes , technology and our unmatched network of industry partners to help bridge the digital divide ,” said Smangele Nkosi , GM , Cisco South Africa .
This EDGE centre marks another significant milestone of Cisco ’ s Country Digital Acceleration ( CDA ) Programme in South Africa which was launched in 2019 . The CDA programme investment of R140 million ( US $ 9.2 million ) focuses on three key areas : job creation through Cisco incubation centres , skills and talent development , and National Cyber Security .
Smangele Nkosi , GM , Cisco South Africa
Simphiwe Kondlo , CEO , ELIDZ , said : “ SMMEs are a critical growth driver to meet the National Development Plan targets . Cisco can make a difference in the way these businesses work , digitally connect , interact , and learn in South Africa .”
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