Close Menu
TechCentralTechCentral

    Subscribe to the newsletter

    Get the best South African technology news and analysis delivered to your e-mail inbox every morning.

    Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube LinkedIn
    WhatsApp Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn YouTube
    TechCentralTechCentral
    • News

      Trump tariffs could wreck South Africa’s vehicle manufacturing industry

      14 July 2025

      Legislative overhaul on the cards for South Africa’s ICT sector

      14 July 2025

      The 1940s visionary who imagined the Information Age

      14 July 2025

      Microsoft South Africa to get new MD as Lillian Barnard moves to regional role

      14 July 2025

      Zuckerberg used open source to scale AI – now the lock-in begins

      14 July 2025
    • World

      Grok 4 arrives with bold claims and fresh controversy

      10 July 2025

      Bitcoin pushes higher into record territory

      10 July 2025

      Cupertino vs Brussels: Apple challenges Big Tech crackdown

      7 July 2025

      Grammarly acquires e-mail start-up Superhuman

      1 July 2025

      Apple considers ditching its own AI in Siri overhaul

      1 July 2025
    • In-depth

      Siemens is battling Big Tech for AI supremacy in factories

      24 June 2025

      The algorithm will sing now: why musicians should be worried about AI

      20 June 2025

      Meta bets $72-billion on AI – and investors love it

      17 June 2025

      MultiChoice may unbundle SuperSport from DStv

      12 June 2025

      Grok promised bias-free chat. Then came the edits

      2 June 2025
    • TCS

      TCS+ | MVNX on the opportunities in South Africa’s booming MVNO market

      11 July 2025

      TCS | Connecting Saffas – Renier Lombard on The Lekker Network

      7 July 2025

      TechCentral Nexus S0E4: Takealot’s big Post Office jobs plan

      4 July 2025

      TCS | Tech, townships and tenacity: Spar’s plan to win with Spar2U

      3 July 2025

      TCS+ | First Distribution on the latest and greatest cloud technologies

      27 June 2025
    • Opinion

      In defence of equity alternatives for BEE

      30 June 2025

      E-commerce in ICT distribution: enabler or disruptor?

      30 June 2025

      South Africa pioneered drone laws a decade ago – now it must catch up

      17 June 2025

      AI and the future of ICT distribution

      16 June 2025

      Singapore soared – why can’t we? Lessons South Africa refuses to learn

      13 June 2025
    • Company Hubs
      • Africa Data Centres
      • AfriGIS
      • Altron Digital Business
      • Altron Document Solutions
      • Altron Group
      • Arctic Wolf
      • AvertITD
      • Braintree
      • CallMiner
      • CambriLearn
      • CYBER1 Solutions
      • Digicloud Africa
      • Digimune
      • Domains.co.za
      • ESET
      • Euphoria Telecom
      • Incredible Business
      • iONLINE
      • Iris Network Systems
      • LSD Open
      • NEC XON
      • Network Platforms
      • Next DLP
      • Ovations
      • Paracon
      • Paratus
      • Q-KON
      • SevenC
      • SkyWire
      • Solid8 Technologies
      • Telit Cinterion
      • Tenable
      • Vertiv
      • Videri Digital
      • Wipro
      • Workday
    • Sections
      • AI and machine learning
      • Banking
      • Broadcasting and Media
      • Cloud services
      • Contact centres and CX
      • Cryptocurrencies
      • Education and skills
      • Electronics and hardware
      • Energy and sustainability
      • Enterprise software
      • Fintech
      • Information security
      • Internet and connectivity
      • Internet of Things
      • Investment
      • IT services
      • Lifestyle
      • Motoring
      • Public sector
      • Retail and e-commerce
      • Science
      • SMEs and start-ups
      • Social media
      • Talent and leadership
      • Telecoms
    • Events
    • Advertise
    TechCentralTechCentral
    Home » Company News » SMEs reap rich rewards with Microsoft Azure and Axiz Cloud Technologies

    SMEs reap rich rewards with Microsoft Azure and Axiz Cloud Technologies

    By Axiz8 March 2021
    Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WhatsApp Email Telegram Copy Link
    News Alerts
    WhatsApp

    Small and medium enterprises are recognised the world over as being the backbone of the economy. Not only do they provide job opportunities, they also serve as an engine for growth and innovation. In a world that is rapidly digitally transforming, it is vital for SMEs to evolve, too, or risk being left behind, something that would likely be fatal in the modern, highly competitive business landscape.

    In such an “adapt or die” environment, the value that cloud solutions, in particular, can add to an SME is significant. After all, for any SME seeking to grow and modernise, it is critical to use the right services, tools and infrastructure. Cloud solutions can ensure that the organisation not only has everything required to support its current requirements but will also assist with offering it the ability to scale as it grows.

    Willie Jansen van Rensburg, executive at Axiz Cloud Technologies, points out that in the current environment, there are many challenges facing SMEs. For one thing, in a struggling economy, every cent counts, which makes the cloud’s pay-as-you-use model ideal, especially for businesses that are unlikely to have the same levels of cash flow as a large enterprise.

    The cloud eliminates many of the traditional barriers to entry for SMEs, essentially levelling the playing field

    “SMEs today also face increasing demands from customers who are undoubtedly aware of their importance to a small organisation, and thus leverage this knowledge to claim deeper levels of customer service. Embracing cloud technologies, organisations now have more flexibility to deal with such challenges. However, because it drives a significant increase in efficiency, too, it means the organisation can also adapt to the high levels of service demanded, even with a limited number of staff members,” he says.

    Constantly changing

    Of course, the modern world is also characterised by constantly changing business dynamics, he says, so SMEs need to be able to evolve as their business demands evolve — something that may involve changing their cloud adoption and modernisation strategies.

    “The scalability of the cloud is critical, as it not only enables the company to grow at its own pace, but also provides it with the opportunity to compete with much larger organisations. This is because the cloud eliminates many of the traditional barriers to entry for SMEs, essentially levelling the playing field.”

    This comes on top of a range of other benefits Jansen van Rensburg highlights, including easier access to the latest software solutions, remote working capabilities, improved collaboration, and big data and analytics. “Of course, modernisation and moving to the cloud means choosing the right platform. To this end, the Axiz Digital Platform is one of the leading digital platforms available and there are a number of aspects and reasons for SMEs to investigate such an engagement with Axiz Cloud Technologies and Axiz Digital.”

    It is also vital, he says, to choose a platform that provides access to artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, as this will allow your company to redefine business intelligence and make smarter decisions. This, in turn, leads to improved customer service and allows you to uncover new business possibilities, based on deep analysis of your structured and unstructured data.

    “As a certified indirect provider of Microsoft Azure, Axiz Cloud Technologies with the Axiz Digital Platform is highly experienced in this space and has already helped many businesses on their cloud journeys. We recommend Microsoft Azure as it integrates with your existing IT environment seamlessly and securely, eliminating the need for a full IT overhaul or refresh, once again saving you money. Furthermore, SMEs have access to a maintenance-free cloud-hosted e-mail server and built-in anti-spam and anti-malware protection, as well as backup and security.”

    “However — and I cannot stress this enough — regardless of the cloud platform you ultimately choose, the fact is that as an SME, you should not waste any time in beginning your cloud journey. It will save you money, allow you to keep your infrastructure well organised and will provide the ideal platform for future growth. There can be little doubt that the key to future success lies in undertaking a cloud journey, thereby ensuring the high availability and security of your infrastructure assets, while significantly reducing your IT costs and improving your customer service,” says Jansen van Rensburg.

    For more information, please visit www.axiz.com/microsoft-csp.

    • This promoted content was paid for by the party concerned


    Axiz Axiz Cloud Technologies Axiz Digital Azure Microsoft Microsoft Azure Willie Jansen van Rensburg
    Subscribe to TechCentral Subscribe to TechCentral
    Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram Email Copy Link
    Previous ArticleTop 3 reasons to choose a GSM switchboard
    Next Article AIOps: The key to business continuity

    Related Posts

    Microsoft South Africa to get new MD as Lillian Barnard moves to regional role

    14 July 2025

    AI gold rush propels Nvidia to record $4-trillion market cap

    9 July 2025

    Jony Ive’s first AI gadget could be … a pen

    30 June 2025
    Company News

    Banking on LEO: Q-KON transforms financial services connectivity

    14 July 2025

    The future of business calling: Voys brings your landline to the cloud

    14 July 2025

    How digital twins and AI are shaping the future of security

    14 July 2025
    Opinion

    In defence of equity alternatives for BEE

    30 June 2025

    E-commerce in ICT distribution: enabler or disruptor?

    30 June 2025

    South Africa pioneered drone laws a decade ago – now it must catch up

    17 June 2025

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the best South African technology news and analysis delivered to your e-mail inbox every morning.

    © 2009 - 2025 NewsCentral Media

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.