How South African enterprises benefit from SEACOM’s CloudWorx

Cloud computing has almost become synonymous with digital transformation, with IT leaders turning to the cloud as part of their future-proofing digital strategy. Current trends in cloud migration indicate that a third of enterprises are moving legacy and on-premises workloads to the cloud.

Cloud computing enables faster provisioning of IT services when partnered with a reliable and scalable networking solution. These virtual environments have become an essential component of organisational strategy, providing businesses with greater flexibility and agility.

For South African enterprises who have resources in the cloud, SEACOM's CloudWorx is the vehicle that takes staff to the cloud. CloudWorx provides direct connectivity to major cloud service providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud.

This service is provisioned through their global IP/MPLS network, which is interconnected via African Cloud Exchange in South Africa and Equinix Data Centres in Europe. As a member of the African Cloud Exchange, CloudWorx acts as the definitive means of connecting South African businesses to leading cloud providers, offering dedicated, secure and private access.

What is CloudWorx?

CloudWorx offers comprehensive connectivity components to establish a secure link between businesses and their preferred cloud providers. This includes a virtual local area network (VLAN) between the company and the cloud provider, as well as SEACOM fibre from the nearest point of presence (PoP) directly to the premises.

By providing dedicated and reliable access, CloudWorx enhances access to critical business applications and programs through private cloud networks. This results in improved overall productivity. As an always-on service, CloudWorx serves to promote business continuity by enabling employees and business applications to efficiently access various cloud-based systems.

Why choose CloudWorx

Scalable, fully symmetrical, secure and capable of delivering low latency, CloudWorx offers a range of key benefits for South African enterprises:

• SEACOM partnerships allows direct access to cloud exchange points; providing immediate access to the world’s leading Hyperscalers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform and Oracle Cloud.
• Secure: CloudWorx traffic does not traverse over the internet
• Increased reliance through an interconnected network architecture.
• No fair use policy and no surprise out of bundle charges: SEACOM does not enforce any traffic shaping policies.
• SEACOM has multiple variants of CloudWorx which caters for both International and Local Cloud Providers, as well as hybrid and multi-cloud options.

Why enterprises are migrating to the cloud

Enterprises are increasingly embracing cloud migration to unlock the transformative power of AI, data insights and advanced security features. Cloud adoption enables businesses to leverage machine learning capabilities to gain valuable insights from data, drive innovation and stay ahead of market trends.

Cloud-based analytics and data processing tools provide scalable and cost-effective solutions for businesses to extract actionable insights from large volumes of data. This enables data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.

Additionally, cloud providers offer robust security features, such as encryption, authentication and regular security updates to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry regulations. This allows businesses to enhance their cybersecurity posture and mitigate potential risks associated with data breaches or cyber threats.

Overall, the cloud empowers enterprises to stay agile, competitive and secure in today's dynamic business world. With CloudWorx, enterprises benefit from a comprehensive cloud connectivity solution, bridging the gap between various cloud providers and legacy systems.

CloudWorx empowers businesses with dedicated, secure and private access while boosting productivity and ensuring business continuity. For more information or to get a quote for our CloudWorx solutions, email us at marketing@seacom.com or leave us a message.

SEACOM owns Africa’s largest network of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure, including fibre optic networks and subsea cables. We offer a wide range of industry-leading scalable ICT solutions for large companies that operate throughout the region.

SEACOM is privately owned - making it adaptable to the needs of the client. We are the preferred ICT and internet connectivity supplier for African enterprises. We can guarantee fast, reliable and secure internet and networking services at affordable prices.

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