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Obsidian Systems, Talend unveil tech secrets for next-generation business


Johannesburg, 14 Jul 2017

Leading provider of open source software and services Obsidian Systems together with industry partner Talend are teaming up to host a series of technology-centric information sessions running from 17 to 28 July in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg.

The sessions will focus on big data to empower data-driven organisations to create new business channels.

Obsidian suggests the success of industry game-changers, including the likes of Uber and Airbnb, is down to a strategic understanding and adoption of agile IT infrastructure, as well as the ability to generate and leverage data. This data is created both within and outside of the business.

These technology sessions will cover several topics that are front-of-mind for business leaders, those who implement digital strategies. Topics will include shadow IT, big data, open source technology and data management, as well as a commitment to IT as a utility and growing dependence on IAAS, SAAS and PAAS type architectures.

Muggie van Staden, MD of Obsidian Systems, says that these trends make up the core of most business' IT strategy.

"The advent of the cloud is most certainly a driver in this market, it is setting the pace and heightening demand for IT to support agile architectures. That is the basis for the rise of shadow IT - which, in turn, places the focus back onto security concerns," says Van Staden.

One of the central themes of the scheduled information sessions is the impact of big data, which as the leadership from Obsidian Systems say presents the market with both challenges and opportunities.

Data creation offers analytical and operational value and this is derived from both unstructured and structured data.

"There is absolutely no doubt that access to real-time data and the ability to analyse this data set businesses apart. Our information sessions have been organised to help the market avoid the many previous big data project failures to deliver technology adoption," Van Staden adds.

Another important theme is the growing relevance and adoption of open source technology, means that businesses must consider data management and integration as a strategic investment.

Data is evolving and the process of managing this data must keep up, requiring a flexible and adaptive approach, says Obsidian.

Data integrity, security, management, access, control and other factors will all form part of the discussion.

Dates: 17th - 28th July
Destinations: Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg
Bookings: talend@obsidian.co.za or contact +27 11 795 0200

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Obsidian Systems

Obsidian Systems is an established supplier of Open Source software solutions. The company was started in 1995 as a modest services provider targeting businesses and organisations looking to integrate and leverage off Linux infrastructure.

The last two years Obsidian Systems has expanded its knowledge base by acquiring 25% of both Autumn Leaf and GuruHut.

The expansion of skills is now a formidable team with Java expertise aligning its Enterprise Open Source solution for retail, supporting technology and consulting services across enterprise-ready open source infrastructure, big data, collaboration and bimodal IT strategies for your business.

Obsidian Systems and its subsidiaries, GuruHut and Autumn Leaf strive to bring three legs to the South African market: the first being vendor-certified products, the second being local skills providing consulting, development and support and the third being vendor-certified training and certification. With these three elements, any organisation can trust the enterprise open source solution provided.

Obsidian Systems is a Level 2 contributor to Broad-based Black Economic empowered supplier of open source software solutions in South Africa. For a smarter perspective on your IT visit it at http://smarterdata.co.za/ and http://smarterteams.co.za/.

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