Cloud service roundup for South Africa - February 2023

[Jan]

Top cloud services in South Africa

South African businesses have five major cloud services to choose from that can make their operations more flexible, efficient, and unlock strategic value.

If you've used the Internet in the past few years, you have likely accessed a website or app that runs on a cloud service.

 

[richjdavies]

... hang on ... Google Cloud STILL isn't actually in Africa?

"In October 2022, Google announced that it would add a South African region to GCP, its first location in Africa."
still hasn't done it though!

I'm so confused - they are clearly sponsoring the article... but don't have anything here (yet...)

Global Locations - Regions & Zones | Google Cloud

Google Cloud offers regions across the world to provide customers with global coverage, low cost, low latency, and application availability.

cloud.google.com

 

[B-1]

... hang on ... Google Cloud STILL isn't actually in Africa?

"In October 2022, Google announced that it would add a South African region to GCP, its first location in Africa."
still hasn't done it though!

I'm so confused - they are clearly sponsoring the article... but don't have anything here (yet...)

Global Locations - Regions & Zones | Google Cloud

Google Cloud offers regions across the world to provide customers with global coverage, low cost, low latency, and application availability.

cloud.google.com

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This isn't a couple of PCs in a cupboard somewhere. They will need to support most of their services for a lot of their customers who would want to move to the local region.

 

[richjdavies]

This isn't a couple of PCs in a cupboard somewhere. They will need to support most of their services for a lot of their customers who would want to move to the local region.

Completely understand that. It takes time. So why the constant PR and marketing for something that can't be used.

Wait until it's ready, (work with your lead customers in private), then announce it when we can actually buy it!

 

[B-1]

Completely understand that. It takes time. So why the constant PR and marketing for something that can't be used.

Wait until it's ready, (work with your lead customers in private), then announce it when we can actually buy it!

Its just marketing. It also gives their customers time to start planning and costing the move. But I see the point you are trying to make.