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Nigeria: MTN Business set to drive mobile advertising
According to MTN Business, in a world where more and more of our daily critical activities are increasingly done on the go, mobile devices have emerged the next viable platform which today’s marketing professionals interested in delivering effective integrated marketing…
Ericsson unveils evolution of Media Delivery Network
According to Ericsson, with the unprecedented growth in demand for mobile broadband driven by video consumption, Ericsson believes that the viability of the entire media delivery value chain hangs on the ability of network operators to transform into a media-centric…
Hitachi Data Systems Corporation set acquire oXya
Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, has announced its intent to acquire oXya, a leading provider of services for cloud and SAP solutions. The acquisition of oXya is expected to close by the end of…
Master Power Technologies invests in Kenya
As part of its plan for growth in Africa, Master Power Technologies has opened an office in Kenya in order to serve East Africa. According to the company, the office will be Situated in Nairobi. Additionally, the company has opened…
Samsung launches Smart School in Senegal
The Ministry of Education in Senegal and Samsung Electronics Africa have announced the launch of a mobile education solution, which is aimed at creating positive change and providing an advanced and interactive classroom experience for learners. Installed at the Plan…
KPMG launches App to streamline business in Africa
KPMG Global Africa Practice has launched a new Africa Business App. According to the company, the new platform will provide businesses and investors with access to the latest Africa information about doing business across the continent. “With the KPMG Africa…
MTN partners with CNN International for Africa View
MTN has revealed that it is now the commercial partner for CNN International’s multi-platform initiative ‘Africa View’, which tells the story of Africa’s diversity, dynamism and role on the global stage. Through its integrated television and digital sponsorship campaign, MTN…
Kenya: Microsoft unveils ICT course for policymakers
Microsoft and an American-based university have partnered to offer executive level training programs to Kenyan government leaders. Microsoft has collaborated with University of Albany’s Center for Technology in Government (CTG) to execute its School of Government (SOG) program, an initiative…
Orange and Ecobank launch money transfer service in Africa
Orange and pan-African banking group Ecobank have rolled out a service that will enable Orange Money subscribers who also have bank accounts with Ecobank to transfer money between their respective accounts. The service has already been launched in Mali and…
MTN Group appoints new Group Chief Business Risk Officer
MTN Group has appointed Suren Sooklal to the role of Group Chief Business Risk Officer, effective immediately. He joins MTN from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where he held various roles during his 12-year tenure, including most recently, Group Audit Engagement Partner and…
BCX & Telkom still focused on R2.7 billion deal
Telkom has revealed that it remains entirely committed to its transaction with BCG (Business Connexion Group Limited), pending final approval by The South African Competition Tribunal. This according to a media statement released by both parties. Telkom and BCG, otherwise…
“He who connects wins” – SAP Africa CEO
In this brave new world of the Networked Economy, one adage rings truer than ever: no company is an island. Mobile, cloud, social media and machine-to-machine (M2M) technologies are creating connections between people and organisations in more ways than we…
TomTom expands global map footprint & services
TomTom (TOM2) has revealed map updates around the globe, increasing coverage and improving features for all business customers. TomTom’s global map database now covers over 44 million kilometres and 4.2 billion people worldwide, and features full navigable coverage for 126…
Ericsson to drive e-waste disposal and recycling in Benin
Ericsson and MTN Benin have partnered under their Ecology Management Program, to launch the first electrical and electronic equipment waste (e-waste) collection and awareness drive in Benin. According to both Ericsson and MTN, the campaign is geared towards creating awareness…
Power shift in BI and analytics will fuel disruption
Traditional business intelligence (BI) and analytics models are being disrupted as the balance of power shifts from IT to the business, according to Gartner. The rise of data discovery, access to multi-structured data, data preparation tools and smart capabilities will…
MTN set to empower African businesses
MTN Group today announced it would be the first African company to offer Amazon Web Services (AWS) Direct Connect to business customers across multiple countries on the continent. The new service will leverage the extensive footprint of MTN’s Global MPLS…
