Analysis & Features

Edge adoption on the rise as enterprises seek to beat rivals

98% cite 5G as an important enabler; those combining private 5G and edge report highest benefits. Africa and Middle East based organisation site the top reasons to invest in edge as; to improve operational efficiency, deploy automation/autonomous systems and AI, manage growth of connected devices and sensors (IoT) and support network segmentation strategy. Top industries tapping edge are manufacturing, healthcare, transportation and logistics, energy and utilities, and financial services. [c]

Analysis & Features

Outsourcing done right: The ins and outs of managed IT services

The trend towards managed services is growing globally. According to the NTT 2021 Global Managed Services Report, the number of surveyed organisations that use third parties to manage over 50% of their organisation’s IT needs has risen to 37.4%, up from 25% the previous year. But going the managed services route isn’t just defined by how it enables businesses to focus on other activities or expenditures. [c]