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December 6, 2019
By Brian Yatich
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, […]

November 18, 2019
By Brian Yatich
Cloud Computing
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Huawei Cloud launches Kunpeng ECS across Africa

Huawei Cloud has released Kunpeng ECS (Elastic Cloud Server) cloud services and Partner Program 2.0. The Kunpeng-powered cloud services will be made available to African customers by the end of December 2019 and aim to offer 15% faster multi-core computing power and a 30% higher performance/price ratio than the industry average. Speaking at the Huawei […]

November 13, 2019
By Brian Yatich
Big data, Cloud Computing, Corporate, Financial & Tech, Interviews, IOT, Technology, Telco
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SEACOM: Powering Africa’s digital economy

Tony Tugee, Managing Director SEACOM sees increased data usage, a changing world and markets that will be disrupted by new technologies. By Brian Yatich The world is overflowing with information. Every day, humans generate 2.5 quintillion bytes of data. Reports, selfies, streaming TV’s, text messages, high definition videos and data visuals are some of the […]

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 […]

September 11, 2019
By Brian Yatich
Big data, Cloud Computing, Security, Tech Debates
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What is DataOps and what it means for your Business

DataOps has emerged, fusing data and operations, representing a culture change, one that focuses on improving collaboration.

September 5, 2019
By Brian Yatich
Artificial Intelligence, Big data, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Corporate, Cyber security, Financial & Tech, Opinion & Analysis, Tech Debates
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10 Tech trends Directors Need to Know as 2020 Approaches

Heading into fall with eyes on 2020, corporate boards should brace for the increasing impact of digital migration, artificial intelligence (AI), and cultural shifts on their companies – and what this means for their role as directors, says WomenCorporateDirectors Foundation (WCD). “Trends point to a very different reality for boards today than five or ten years ago,” says Susan […]

July 19, 2019
By Brian Yatich
Artificial Intelligence, Big data, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Cyber security, Financial & Tech, Social Media, Tech Debates
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AWIT’s “Awaken the TechAZON Within” seeks to empower African Women

African Women in Technology Conference (AWIT 2019) seeking to connect start-ups to mentors has kicked off in Nairobi, Kenya. Hosted yearly by IBOM LLC, the 3-day conference is themed “Awaken The Techazon Within” focuses on empowering, educating and connecting African women in business and technology. AWIT seeks to provide a platform for advancing the careers […]

AfriQloud: Leapfrogging Africa’s innovation agenda

Pan-African connectivity provider, BringCom, in partnership with science and technology investor, Imprimatur Capital, and European edge cloud software company, GIG Technology, have together birthed what is to provide the African technology industry with cloud sovereignty – afriQloud. Today launched in Uganda, afriQloud will provide, at internationally competitive rates, local and foreign customers with an innovative […]

afriQloud announces operations in Uganda

Pan-African connectivity provider, BringCom, in partnership with science and technology investor, Imprimatur Capital, and European edge cloud software company, GIG Technology, have together introduced afriQloud to provide the African technology industry with cloud sovereignty. AfriQloud has been launched in Uganda and will provide local and international customers with an innovative and secure distributed edge cloud […]

Facebook AI researchers create world’s high-res map of Africa

The New AI-powered, high-res maps to help humanitarian aid and relief agencies better assist people in need. Facebook (www.Facebook.com) is working closely with key non-profit and research partners to use artificial intelligence (AI) and big data to address large-scale social, health and infrastructure challenges in sub-Saharan Africa. These efforts range from rural electrification in Tanzania to […]

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