Routed among the continent’s fastest growing companies
Riding the cloud wave helps Routed make the FT/Statista 2024 Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies rankings for a second successive year. Following the announcement of the third annual Financial Times’ Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies rankings, integrated cloud platform provider, Routed, is pleased to announce that it has once again made the list with its ranking of 98th in the overall ranking and […]
A Cloudy Journey
Here’s to a highly efficient cloud operating model that provides the scale and agility of public cloud with the security and performance of private cloud. Welcome to our new and exciting phase as a Premier Tier VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) in the for Broadcom Advantage Partner Programme. Routed is extremely honoured and […]
The security landscape is complex but best practice solutions can be simple
Last year, Gartner identified the expanding attack surface due to remote work as one of the top concerning security trends. This leaves organisations more vulnerable to attacks and makes security more complex. Following network security best practice is crucial in this ever-growing threat landscape, says Vernon Naidoo, Head of Networking at local cloud platform […]
Selling the cloud demands a new type of salesperson
The traditional sales model – sell them on the benefits, close the sale, deliver the product – is outdated in the digital world. Modern salespeople require different skills and far greater knowledge to sell the cloud, says Andrew Cruise, Managing Director of Routed, a local VMware Cloud Verified provider and VMware Principal Partner. There […]
The complexity of data sovereignty in a multi-polar world
The importance of data sovereignty and security creates complexity in a world where sharing such information across borders generates huge social and economic benefits, says Andrew Cruise, Managing Director of Routed, a local VMware Cloud Verified provider and VMware Principal Partner. It is clear that in the digital age, data sovereignty is becoming more […]
The art and science of improving cloud infrastructure performance
Customers wishing to leverage the cloud should choose a provider that insists on regular hardware refreshes – as this boosts reliability, performance and sustainability. The challenge facing customers who wish to utilise cloud infrastructure is that the service provider essentially abstracts and obscures the underlying hardware, via the virtualisation layer and through the user […]
Migrating to the cloud? Beware of the many hurdles
Businesses today are moving en masse to the cloud. However, before undertaking such a move, companies should understand the many hurdles they face, and how to overcome these, says Benjamin Coetzer, Director at local VMware Cloud Verified provider and VMware Principal Partner, Routed. Most businesses today, if they have not already undertaken a cloud […]
Understand, plan and prepare to drive cloud success
While cloud uptake is increasing, many companies are still struggling with their strategies, because they get caught up in the hype, rather than crafting an effective strategy, says Andrew Cruise, Managing Director of Routed, a local VMware Cloud Verified provider and VMware Principal Partner. There can be little doubt that the cloud is the […]
Digital transformation is not a business strategy
Business leaders would do well to understand that digitisation is an operational approach and tactic that can help improve or develop their strategy; it is not a strategy in and of itself, says Andrew Cruise, Managing Director of Routed, a local VMware Cloud Verified provider and VMware Principal Partner. The rapid pace of technology […]
Empowering Resellers: The Routed Advantage
The ability to provide sustainable, resilient, and robust solutions is not just a nice-to-have – it’s a necessity. Resellers have found a valuable ally in Routed, a local company that holds the distinction of being the first in Africa to achieve VMware Cloud Verified status. Additionally, Routed has earned VMware Principal Partner status as a […]