Intelligent CIO Africa Issue 24 | Page 8

NEWS Replace old equipments for new equipment X perien has launched a programme to help companies replace old computers for new equipment free of charge. As part of this service offering, Xperien also assists with data erasure to ensure all data protection processes and regulations are met. Access management system challenge winner announced Authentic8 came up with a best Single Sign On access management system solution Redundant IT assets can now be used as a ‘trade-in’, allowing companies to reduce their Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). At the same time, they can purchase and finance Certified Refurbished Systems (CRS) that cost up to 75% less than new machines. Xperien CEO Wale Arewa has urged companies to schedule a year-end asset disposal and data destruction campaign. “This is a good time to clear storerooms out and start 2019 with a clean slate,” he said. “Asset disposition presents unique challenges and potential costs that companies seldom consider – it must be done professionally. “We offer flexibility and peace of mind at the end of your asset lifecycle term. At the end of your asset lifecycle agreement, you have the option to return your assets and finance the new machines via Merchant West.” Xperien has partnered with independent financial services company Merchant West to provide continuous IT lifecycle solutions, a fresh line of alternative funding to reduce the cost of IT assets. The partnership offers a full end-to-end IT Asset Lifecycle solution from acquisition to financing, management and disposal. A irports Company of South Africa and Wits University’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation have announced that Authentic8 came up with the best Single Sign On (SSO) access management system after launching a competition. The Johannesburg-based team delivered an SSO solution built on the OKTA collaborative development platform. The team received R150, 000 and immediately enters a seven-month incubation period at the Tshimologong Precinct to continue developing its solution. Team Wakanda, with its ‘bringing it together’ solution, was second. “Part of the role of the precinct is to support and grow the next generation of talent,” said Shaun Randles, Enterprise Development Manager, Tshimologong Precinct. “We identified 50 impressive teams through the hackathon process, all of which had innovative solutions to the 8 INTELLIGENTCIO Airports Company South Africa access management system challenge.” Airports Company South Africa owns and manages a network of nine airports in South Africa, including the three main international gateways of O.R. Tambo International, Cape Town International and King Shaka International Airports. Humbulani Netshieneulu, Airports Company South Africa Socio-Economic Development (SED), Senior Manager, said the company is excited about the Authentic8 solution. “The prototypes presented by both winners demonstrated an innate understanding of the challenges we face and the best possible solution for our access management,” he said. “Using a platform for enterprise Blockchain, Airports Company South Africa is confident that together with Tshimologong’s guidance, Authentic8 will deliver a valuable solution.” www.intelligentcio.com