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    29 Nov

    Routed proudly retains B-BBEE Level 5 Status

    by Ninja GinjaNinja
    in Routed blogs
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    It is with great pride that we announce we have maintained our Level B-BBEE Level 5 status in 2023. This follows our achievement of this noteworthy milestone last year.   Routed has stayed steadfast on the path of progress. Our journey from micro-enterprise to being recognised as one of Africa’s 100 fastest growing companies was made possible by scaling new heights year after year. It is not...

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    13 Oct

    The art and science of improving cloud infrastructure performance

    by Ninja GinjaNinja
    in Routed blogs
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    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 interfaces. What this means is that they can use less than cutting-edge...

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    08 Aug

    Empowering Resellers: The Routed Advantage

    by Ninja GinjaNinja
    in Routed blogs
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    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 Cloud Provider and has developed an efficient channel that empowers...

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    09 Jun

    Hyperscalers are not bulletproof

    by Ninja GinjaNinja
    in Routed blogs
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    The hype around hyperscalers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) has dominated headlines with offers of seemingly limitless resources and advanced features. However, the truth is that hyperscalers are not a bulletproof solution, and in fact may not be the best fit for every business need.   Often companies choose an international hyperscaler on the strength of its brand, and then...

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    30 May

    Five reasons to choose one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies for a seamless cloud journey

    by Ninja GinjaNinja
    in Routed blogs, Uncategorised
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    Routed is incredibly proud to have earned a place in the Financial Times’ annual ranking of Africa’s 100 fastest-growing companies for 2023. Routed made it to the top half of the list in 31st place overall, which is no small feat. We are one of the continent’s fastest-growing companies for good reason. We have worked tirelessly to ensure we are one of the best cloud...

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    04 Apr

    Built for uptime – all the time

    by Routed
    in Routed blogs
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    For the last 78 months and counting, the Routed team has provided 100% uptime, with zero unscheduled or unplanned downtime, for our partners in the cloud.   As Africa’s pioneer VMware Cloud platform, our goal is to be always up, always available, and always performant​. For our channel partners, uptime is crucial, which is why we don’t see uptime as nice-to-have – but critical for business success.   Careful...

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    16 Feb

    Routed goes to the first VMware Cloud Technologies Bootcamp in Bulgaria

    by Routed
    in Routed blogs
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    Routed’s Andrew Cruise and Benjamin Coetzer recently attended the first VMware Cloud Technologies Bootcamp in Sofia, Bulgaria.   By invitation only and as one of the only seven companies in attendance, we were honoured to represent Africa and network with delegates from Europe and Middle East.   The event provided the Routed team with the opportunity to give feedback, hear about changes to products and services, and engage with...

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    02 Feb

    Routed welcomes Vernon Naidoo as Head of Networking

    by Routed
    in Routed blogs
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    It’s our great pleasure to officially welcome Vernon Naidoo to the Routed team. Vernon has a 16-year pedigree in the industry, bringing a wealth of experience and insight to our business. His vast knowledge of various networking platforms and vendor equipment makes him well-suited to help Routed continue its growth path.   As head of networking, Vernon will put his skills to good use by finding ways...

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    08 Dec

    DR in the cloud? Totally possible!

    by Routed
    in Routed blogs
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    We have all heard the argument that disaster recovery (DR) in the cloud is just an expense that no one can afford. Well, we are about to change that perception, and it starts with the meeting of a client– and how a simple discussion transformed a company's entire DR vision and approach.   Meet the client: Alviva Technology Holdings, one of Africa’s largest distributors of ICT solutions....

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    26 Oct

    Being committed to sustainability will ultimately be a non-negotiable attribute in business

    by Routed
    in Routed blogs
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    This article was originally published by CIO.com  “The foundation of our business is rooted in sustainability. From the products we offer to the services we provide; our aim is to provide the highest levels of business continuity responsibly. Moving workloads to the cloud has been proven to reduce enterprises’ energy usage and their carbon footprint by at least 30%. To be known as a company that...

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