Opinion & Analysis

Why are cybercriminals increasing their focus on mobile devices?

Why are cybercriminals increasing their focus on mobile devices?

A survey carried out in the last year revealed that almost half (49%) of organisations worldwide are unable to detect an attack or breach on employee-owned devices. At a time when workforces around the world are becoming increasingly distributed, there’s a genuine risk that the mobile arena could soon become the new corporate cybersecurity battleground. From mobile […]
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The future looks bright for Tech in Africa

The future looks bright for Tech in Africa

The recently concluded fourth edition of Africa Tech Summit held in Nairobi was a major eye-opener, given the rich menu of presentations and networking opportunities it offered. The summit, held under three tracks – the Africa Money and Decentralised Finance (DeFi) Summit, Africa Startup Summit and Africa Mobile Summit – brought together stakeholders in the […]
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Africa has to look to emerging technologies like AI to fuel its economic recovery in 2022

Africa has to look to emerging technologies like AI to fuel its economic recovery in 2022

Over the past 2 years since the Covid-19 pandemic started, Africa’s economy has contracted by 2.1% and regional growth is expected to be muted in 2022 compared to 2021. Economic recovery and growth are top of mind for countries and many are now realising that accelerated digital transformation is at the heart of achieving this.   Forward-thinking leaders, policymakers and organisations are […]
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CX in 2022: 5 trends you need to be aware of this year

CX in 2022: 5 trends you need to be aware of this year

It’s no secret that customer experience (CX) is a major point of differentiation between organisations. “One in three consumers (32%) say they will walk away from a brand they love after just one bad experience,” according to PwC’s 2018 consumer intelligence report that surveyed 15,000 people from 12 nations. Besides, the definition of a ‘first-class […]
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