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DEOD to broadcast near-live ICC cricket
The recently launched internet TV service, DEOD (Digital Entertainment on Demand), by on-demand solutions provider, Discover Digital, announced today that they have secured the near-live short-form digital rights for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2017 and the…
Cognitive computing – spearheading the African digital transformation
Cognitive computing ushers in a new enterprise technology paradigm for Africa’s business and government leaders. This comes at a time when rapid urbanisation has increased demand for key services and has opened an opportunity for the continent to leap-frog legacy…
Death Of Cheick Tiote – Twitter Reacts
Former Côte d’Ivoire and Newcastle United midfielder, Cheick Tiote, died yesterday after collapsing during training with his current team, Beijing Enterprises in China. The 30-year-old, who won the African Nations Cup in 2015 with his native Côte d’Ivoire, spent seven…
Internet criticised for terrorist attacks
Tech companies have come under fire for having played a role in the recent terrorist attacks that took place in the UK. The UK government has lambasted big Internet companies for providing a “safe place” for extremists to spread messages…
The evolution of wireless technologies
For more than 20 years there have been rumblings in the industry that wireless technology will be replaced with 2G, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE and 5G. This will never happen: wireless networks will always have a place in the marketplace.…
AfriLabs welcomes new Hubs into its Pan-African Network
AfriLabs, a network of over 50 technology and innovation hubs across 20 African countries, has expanded by adding 11 new hub members. AfriLabs has also extended its membership base to two new African countries in Chad and the Democratic Republic…
Driving your Digital Roadmap
Digital transformation is not easy but must succeed if enterprises are to embrace the challenge of digital disruption and continue to create value. Rapid advancement in technologies powering web and mobile experiences has allowed resourceful startups to disrupt well-established business…
How to get what you want out of your PC
If you were offered the choice between buying a PC that meets all of your particular needs or one that only meets some of them, which would you opt for? For most people, it would be a no-brainer, which is…
4 Ways to Use WhatsApp in your Business
Why pay for phone calls when you can call over Wi-Fi or use ever-cheapening data? Except there’s still nothing more annoying than receiving a WhatsApp phone call. When I see an incoming WhatsApp call, I am immediately annoyed. So, there…
South Africa: The Age of PoPI and what it means for business
The Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act has been a topic of interest for some time and businesses and the general public alike pondered when it would be in effect, how long it would take to be relevant and who…
Ghana Police to combat miscommunication with new website
In an attempt to combat miscommunication between the police and the public, The Ghana Police Service has announced its intentions to launch a new website that will assist in gathering detailed information about crime in the country. The website will also provide vital information…
26% of media consumption will be mobile in 2019
According to Zenith’s Media Consumption Forecasts, Mobile internet use will account for 26% of global media consumption by 2019. This prediction will see a significant rise from the 19% in 2016 as people are increasingly using their mobile phones to…
South Africa: New online real estate platform launched
Leadhome, a South African real estate agency has announced the launch of Simpli, a new platform that aims to make buying or selling a home easy and stress-free. The platform is the first of its kind in the South African…
Digital transformation helping businesses to thrive
Digital transformation is no longer hype. Companies now realise that in order to keep up with their competitors, streamline their costs and improve their employees’ efficiency, digital transformation needs to be at the top of their agenda. Some organisations are…
The future of business: technology-led or soon-to-be-dead
The future of business is in the cloud. That is the message from global analysts as the latest IT sales figures show a marked shift away from hardware. The shift to cloud services and other Digital Business solutions has slashed…
Digital Transformation on the Horizon in South Africa
An infusion of cloud computing power and new enterprise mobility platforms, have accelerated the implementation of disruptive technologies. According to a Microsoft study, 48% of South African organisations have already begun a digital transformation journey, and 44% are planning to…
