EDITOR ’ S NOTE
Greetings to the readers of Intelligent CIO Africa . A key looming milestone ahead for African enterprises is the transition to Windows 11 in October this year . This is also linked to the switch over to AI PCs being championed by system vendors including Dell Technologies . Says Chris Buchanan at Dell Technologies South Africa , as Windows 10 approaches its end of life on 14 October 2025 , businesses face a crucial transition to Windows 11 .
Windows 11 offers more than compliance with current software , it is a chance to embrace high-performing , secure systems that set the stage for long-term competitiveness . This shift is more than a software update ; it is a strategic opportunity to leverage advanced AI-enabled devices that future-proof IT operations . Before making any changes , businesses should start with an assessment of their existing PC fleet .
One crucial aspect to note is the updated hardware requirement for Windows 11 . Many older devices do not meet the hardware requirements to upgrade to Windows 11 . So planning ahead for software updates or replacements will help avoid downtime and ensure a seamless transition .
And in this month ’ s cover feature we present how Nutanix Cloud has empowered Nigeria based service provider CWG to optimise its pricing strategies , passing cost efficiencies to its customers , while maintaining profitable margins . CWG ’ s private cloud infrastructure built on Nutanix ensures uninterrupted service for customers , a critical factor for its payment solutions , gaming revenue , and ERP applications .
Comments CWG ’ s Afolabi Sobande , with Nutanix , we gained the ability to deploy infrastructure at an unprecedented speed . A customer can call us with a specific requirement , and within 30 minutes , we can deliver exactly what they need . This level of responsiveness has completely changed how we operate . It also gave us the cost visibility we needed .
Turn these pages to read more about the digital transformation that is taking place across Africa .
As AI driven threats and malware arrive at African enterprises , how should African security decision makers rebuild their security layers , policies and strategies to combat advanced threats . What are the new features and tools available today that can help them build proactive measures against advanced threats ? Executives from Halcyon , SentinelOne , NETSCOUT , SandboxAQ share their answers .
We wish you the best of transformative business success and Ramdan Kareem in this month .
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