Affordablehost Newsletter – February ’24

Hello, South Africa! Welcome to the latest edition of Affordablehost’s newsletter. We’re thrilled to bring you a fresh perspective on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) trends that are reshaping businesses across our nation.

# The Evolutionary Leap in COBOL: Hypercubic’s Mission

In an unexpected turn, we recently stumbled upon Y Combinator-backed startup *Hypercubic* hiring for two fascinating roles – a Founding Software Engineer and surprisingly, a COBOL engineer. This piqued our curiosity about the renaissance of this 60-year-old programming language.

COBOL (Common Business-Orientated Language), once considered obsolete in favor of modern languages like Python or JavaScript, is now being rekindled by innovative startups aiming to harness its power for efficient processing and transaction handling. Hypercubic’s focus on COBOL underscores the potential this old guard holds when married with contemporary technologies.

## Why This Matters

*Hypercube*’s hiring spree signals a significant shift in how we perceive legacy systems, encouraging businesses not just to maintain them but leverage their efficiency for modern applications.
For instance:

– The South African Revenue Service (SARS) and other government bodies still rely heavily on COBOL-based systems. With Hypercubic’s approach as an example, they could embrace modernization without disrupting critical services.

# The Intersection of Hosting & AI Automation

At Affordablehost, we’ve seen firsthand how automation tools like n8n are transforming businesses by streamlining workflows and reducing human error.
*Hypercube*’s foray into COBOL also presents an opportunity to integrate legacy systems with intelligent automation platforms. This can help South African SMME’s optimize their operations while keeping costs manageable.

## Practical Takeaway

– Embrace the power of old guard technologies by exploring how they might complement your modern stack.
– Identify critical processes still running on COBOL and explore integration possibilities for AI-driven efficiency gains.

# “Web Hosting & Business Efficiency”: A Match Made in Heaven?

As a leading South African web hosting provider, we understand that efficient IT infrastructure equals better business performance. Here’s how:

– Scalability: Cloud-based solutions enable businesses to scale resources up or down as needed – perfect for managing peaks during Black Friday sales!
*Practical Takeaway:* Review your current hosting setup and consider cloud options like our affordable Linux/Windows VPS plans.

# “Affordablehost & You”: Leveraging ICT Trends Together

At Affordablehost, we’re committed to empowering South African businesses with reliable yet cost-effective online solutions. Our services now include:

1. Dedicated Servers: Tailor your infrastructure precisely for optimal performance.
2. .ZA Domain Registration: Showcase local pride and boost SEO rankings.

Stay ahead of the curve by keeping up-to-date on our blog ([blog.Affordablehost.co](http://www.blog.aZ.com)) or follow us @AffordableHostSA!

Let’s shape South Africa’s digital future together! If you have any questions about these trends, please don’t hesitate to reach out at *info@affordablehost* dot co.za.

Until next time,
The Affordablehost Team