Tech Debates - Page 9 of 9

09/08/2018
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Big data, Tech Debates

Ecobank announces finalists of Fintech Challenge 2018

Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), the leading independent pan-African banking group, has announced the finalists for the 2nd edition of the annual Ecobank Fintech Challenge, a competition for Africa-focused technology start-ups. The list includes eleven (11) fintech start-ups from across the continent and beyond. An Innovation Fair & Awards ceremony will honour the start-ups on August 30, 2018 […]

28/03/2018
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Tech Debates

Do you have what it takes to be a growth hacker?

‘Growth hacking’ is “a process of rapid experimentation across marketing channels, product development, sales segments, and other areas of the business to identify the most efficient ways to grow a business” (thanks for this definition Wikipedia). Yeah, it sounds great, but also perhaps a bit (or a lot) confusing, which is why it this term […]

28/03/2018
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Security, Tech Debates

How an IoT hack could be a line from a modern-day cartoon

The fun part is that the audience usually knows what’s coming next – common responses include someone running away, driving away or pulling a gun on the police officer issuing the command.

16/03/2018
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Tech Debates

Empowering Generation Z through technology

Ben Roberts, Liquid Telecom’s Group CTIO, explains how access to technology can inspire a new generation of African techies. The future of Africa belongs to Generation Z. As the world’s youngest region, approximately 20% of Africa’s population is currently aged between 15 and 24. But the hope and promise of this generation also presents potential […]

13/03/2018
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Security, Tech Debates

How to remain relevant in the Facebook age of meaningful social interactions

It was deemed a “rude awakening” early in January 2018 when Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced that the social networking platform had changed its algorithm, basically meaning it had changed what users see on their news feeds, shutting out that which friends are not engaging with.

22/02/2018
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Artificial Intelligence, Big data, Tech Debates

Artificial Intelligence: Your Bot Will See You Now

Next time you contact your insurer there is a good chance that you will be dealing with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Insurers are starting to use intelligent computers to give advice and speed up the process of buying insurance and paying claims. Virtual underwriters and risk advisors are no longer confined to insurers’ research and development […]

15/02/2018
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Tech Debates

Startupbootcamp Hosts FastTracks to Source Top Startup Talent Across the Globe

Startupbootcamp (SBC) (www.Startupbootcamp.org), a global family of industry-focused accelerators, last year launched its first-ever Africa-based programme. Building on the success of its inaugural 2017 Cape Town tech venture accelerator program, SBC Cape Town (http://bit.ly/SBCFastTracks) now embarks upon its FastTrack tour for 2018 – sourcing top-tier tech startups to join the programme’s second year. The first-ever […]