evoila Africa appoints former Microsoft cloud specialist Keevan Chun to drive private cloud growth across Africa
Newly formed evoila Africa, previously known as Routed, has appointed Keevan Chun as cloud solution sales specialist. The appointment is part of evoila Africa’s investment in growing its VMware private cloud business across Africa. evoila Africa, the African division of global cloud infrastructure specialist evoila, has appointed Keevan Chun as cloud solution sales specialist. Chun […]
The challenge is data sovereignty
As geopolitical tensions rise and global data laws tighten, data sovereignty has moved from an IT consideration to a board-level imperative. Lee Syse, director, evoila Africa, previously Routed, says that for organisations operating in regulated industries and emerging markets alike, ensuring that data remains subject to the laws of the country in which it is […]
The challenge is data sovereignty. The answer is VCFaaS
Data sovereignty concerns are on the rise, but adopting VMware Cloud Foundation as a Service (VCFaaS) offers a way to ensure data remains secure within national borders. With the current state of geopolitics, the concept of data sovereignty has become increasingly critical. Today it is imperative to ensure that data is subject to the […]
Routed, as evoila, to deliver hyperlocal cloud to Africa
Local cloud provider, Routed, soon to be evoila, positions the company to deliver managed private cloud solutions to former VMware Cloud Service Providers and enterprises across the continent. Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, a little over a year ago, the company made critical changes to its partner ecosystem, slimming its numbers down from over […]
Routed to be acquired by global IT solutions provider evoila
Agreement positions Routed as a centre of cloud excellence in Africa as evoila expands across the continent Integrated cloud platform provider Routed is set to be acquired by evoila, a Germany-based IT solutions and strategy organisation. The deal strengthens evoila’s cloud portfolio and supports its expansion into high-growth markets across Africa. Routed, recognised in 2025 for […]
Considerations for Storing Client Data in the Cloud
The shift to cloud storage promises accountants greater efficiency, agility, and scalability. But with these advantages come concerns about security, ethics, and compliance. As firms increasingly handle sensitive financial data in cloud environments, they must weigh issues such as data sovereignty, vendor lock-in, and shared responsibility. Read More
2026: The Year of Cloud Commitment
By Andrew Cruise, Managing Director, Routed After a disruptive and uncertain 2025, businesses are entering 2026 with a new kind of clarity. The cycle of change continues, but this time it’s less about reaction and more about strategic resilience. The cloud market has grown up — and so have its customers. The past few […]
Why SA companies are repatriating their data
Businesses are increasingly migrating workloads from public to private cloud environments as cost realities bite and data sovereignty concerns mount. Forget the marketing hype: the honeymoon with public cloud is officially over for many companies. Once hailed as the ultimate Mecca for digital transformation, public cloud is now under scrutiny as businesses grapple with ballooning […]
Hat-trick for Routed in Fastest-Growing Companies rankings
In the announcement of the fourth annual Financial Times’ Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies rankings, South Africa-based integrated cloud platform provider Routed has made the list for the third time. The FT/Statista 2025 annual ranking of Africa’s fastest-growing companies looks at a range of different industries and ranks companies based on the common denominator of their […]
Public exit: Why SA businesses are moving to private cloud
Just a handful of years ago, it seemed public cloud was the answer to everyone’s needs. Adoption surged so quickly that it created thousands of jobs and injected billions into the South African economy. But once the initial rush plateaued, many users realised there were quite a few gaps between the promise of public cloud […]