Afritech, Author at Afritech Media

December 11, 2019
By Afritech
Corporate, IOT
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LEGO to promote play-based learning to refugee children in Uganda, Ethiopia

The LEGO Foundation has awarded a US$100 million grant to a consortium led by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to promote play-based, early learning solutions for pre-primary and primary school-aged children impacted by the humanitarian crises in East Africa and living in Ethiopia and Uganda. The initiative, called PlayMatters, will deliver play-based learning to children, strengthening […]

December 10, 2019
By Afritech
Business, Corporate, Interviews, Startups, Technology
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Ari limited is developing solutions for businesses

Ari Limited is championing for the use of technology in the day to day operations as the firm supports institutions in finding ways to automate their business processes. By Brian Yatich Today, technology has become a big part of the current revolution on how things are done; it has taken over various industries and workplaces […]

December 10, 2019
By Afritech
5G, Telco
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Momentum in the race towards 5G in Africa

5G has arrived, and it is expected to spark an unprecedented wave of innovation and economic growth across Africa By Brian Yatich The talk about 5G is everywhere. Globally, the discussion has gained much momentum. Some say the invention is already here. But in other regions, such as Africa, 5G is still decades away. The term “5G” refers to the […]

December 10, 2019
By Afritech
App, Corporate, Technology
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Top 5 free technology apps companies use to grow

Chances are that if you have a start-up, you are constantly worried about where you are heading and if your business will survive. You are constantly obsessing over the things that could go wrong when you make certain decisions. You have employees and clients that are looking to you for salaries and project deliveries, and […]

Worldwide spending on augmented and virtual reality to reach $18.8 billion in 2020, IDC

December 9, 2019
By Afritech
Artificial Intelligence, Tech Debates, Technology
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IDC predicts Worldwide spending on AR & VR to reach $18.8 billion in 2020

Worldwide spending on augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) is forecast to be $18.8 billion in 2020, an increase of 78.5% over the $10.5 billion International Data Corporation (IDC) expects will be spent in 2019. The latest update to IDC’s Worldwide Augmented and Virtual Reality Spending Guide also shows that worldwide spending on AR/VR products […]

Cyber risks are becoming more complex and challenging

The rate at which digital technology is evolving and disrupting traditional business models, cyber risks seem to evolve even faster. Despite declining business confidence in the ability to manage cyber risk, business leaders are now clearly recognising the critical nature of cyber threats and are starting to identify and embrace best practices to mitigate risks. […]

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December 6, 2019
By Afritech
Big data, Cloud Computing, Cyber security
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Compfix Data rebrands to Evail to offer cyber security services

Data Management Company, Compfix Data Limited has rebranded to Evail as it seeks to position itself as the most trusted data solutions brand in East Africa. The firm seeks to increase its portfolio offering as it ventures into offering cybersecurity and business continuity solutions. Previously, the company has been offering IT solutions including Data recovery, […]

December 3, 2019
By Afritech
Big data
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Takwimu to empower African changemakers with data access in Kenya

Data has become an intricate element of today’s age of digital and technological information progress. Social Media and connected devices, as well as digital communication, has allowed institutions as well as businesses to be able to collect and leverage customer data to help develop increase sales and improve customer interaction. Driven by this new thinking, […]

November 29, 2019
By Afritech
App, Business, Interviews, Startups
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Saafiri is bucking the trend in carpooling

Carpooling is making a comeback, a flexible and affordable solution that is appealing to more consumers every day. By Brian Yatich Carpooling has been around for a long time, but today it has morphed to an entirely new concept as the interest in the idea is spreading. More people adopting the car-sharing prospect. The increase […]

November 28, 2019
By Afritech
App, Business, Corporate, Financial & Tech, Interviews, Social Media, Technology
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TikTok and the shifting trend of social media

TikTok has risen from unchartered niche which brands and business are now eager to tap on, with its growing trend. By Brian Yatich For any business, social media presence is non-negotiable. It has gradually changed our operations and our day to day lives right from the way we get information to the way we transact […]

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