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October 31, 2019
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Blockchain, Cyber security
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Growth in Cryptocurrency Transactions Calls For Stronger Security

Acknowledging National Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, digital wallet provider, Paxful is shining the spotlight on the escalating need for security awareness amongst users when trading in digital currency. With criminals becoming increasingly technically proficient, the benefits of cryptocurrencies are also being exploited. Virtual currency related crime is on the rise in South Africa, with […]

October 31, 2019
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Cloud Computing, Corporate
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Workonline launches Remote Cloud Connect solution in Africa

Workonline Communications, a global network service provider, has launched Remote Cloud Connect, facilitating access to cloud services for Workonline customers over a dedicated Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL) service. This low latency cloud solution enables customers to connect to leading cloud services such as AWS Direct Connect, Microsoft Azure Express Route, Google Cloud, Oracle and IBM […]

October 30, 2019
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App, Interviews, Startups
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Dosika streaming app seeks to promote music artists

By Winnie Oloo When he talks about his reasons for supporting upcoming artists, his voice is full of passion, his eyes lights up and in between the brief silence speaks a man who is genuinely interested in what he does. Wasp Africa targets talented artists who have the potential to be global brand names but […]

October 29, 2019
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Artificial Intelligence, Big data, Business
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Ajua is disrupting the tech landscape

In the current age of doing business, Data has become instrumental in understanding and improving business processes to reduce financial pilferage and save time Ajua, a Nairobi based Customer Experience company has integrated technology with businesses at the points that matter most to their customers to measure and optimize their customer experience. Since its inception in […]

October 24, 2019
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Artificial Intelligence, Big data, Tech Debates, Technology
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IDTechEx Report: Radars 2020-2030: Technologies, Future Trends, Forecasts

Cambridge, UK Radars evolve towards 4D imaging with improved resolution and object detection AIs, surpassing $15Bn as forecast by IDTechEx Research in their latest report on the topic, covering ADAS and autonomous driving, 4D imaging radars, semiconductor technology, low insertion loss materials, advanced packaging, deep learning, object detection/classification/tracking. The latest report from IDTechEx research “Radars 2020-2030: […]

October 24, 2019
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Opinion & Analysis
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Peter Ndegwa appointed Safaricom CEO

Safaricom PLC Board of Directors has today appointed Mr. Peter Ndegwa as the company’s Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2020. He will take over from the acting chief executive Mr. Michael Joseph, who took over the leadership of the company in August following the death of Bob Collymore. “Peter brings a wealth of experience […]

ACPM IT partners with iLabAfrica, BCK for a Security Operations Center

October 23, 2019
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Corporate, Cyber security
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ACPM IT partners with iLabAfrica, BCK to tackle cybercrime

ACPM IT Consulting Ltd. an international consulting company today announced the expansion of ACPM IT Consulting to Kenya through partnerships with iLabAfrica Centre -Strathmore University and BCK Kenya. The deal is set to make it safer for Kenyans to access the internet without having their data compromised. The Strathmore ACPM SOC as a Service will provide […]

October 23, 2019
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Technology
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Burundi is purchasing Russian MyOffice suite solution

At the Russia-Africa Summit and Economy Forum 2019 (Oct. 23-24, Sochi, Russian Federation) Dmitry Komissarov, Member of the board of Russian Software Products Association “Russian Software” and CEO of New Cloud Technologies announced the start of deliveries of MyOffice® solutions to the Republic of Burundi, with the integration of the solution to be carried out by […]

October 23, 2019
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Business, Technology
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Sally Kimeu to head Cisco operations as regional GM

Cisco has appointed Sally Kimeu as Country Leader and Regional Manager for its East Africa operations in 10 countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, Djibouti, South Sudan, Somalia and Eritrea. “Cisco has a longstanding culture of incubating our own talent and Sally’s appointment is proof. Sally has been with Cisco for twelve years […]

October 23, 2019
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Gadget Review
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jp.ik unveils locally-assembled digital devices in kenya

Portuguese ICT company, jp.ik has unveiled a range of premium ICT devices assembled at the MU Technologies Digital Assembly plant based within Moi University’s Rivatex Complex in Eldoret town. The devices launched under the brand name ‘MU’ consist of desktop computers, laptops, servers and NUCs that are targeted at SMEs, Higher education students and faculty, […]

Month: October 2019