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Technology to drive innovation and skills into Africa
With a focus on encouraging intra-Africa business and the need to fast-track growth and development, there is no doubt that focus on key areas that form the cornerstone of all economic development is needed. Africa is presented with a number…
Gaining the competitive edge from being always on
Business has changed beyond recognition thanks to the evolution of technology and the growing importance of data in an increasingly digital environment. Being connected means accessing critical information, irrespective of device and location. So, how can having always-on access…
South Africa: New streaming service takes on Showmax, Netflix
Discover Digital yesterday announced the launch of their new streaming service, Digital Entertainment On Demand (DEOD), at an event in Johannesburg. The new service is looking to compete with Netflix, ShowMax and DSTV. Stephen Watson, MD of Discover Digital, gave…
Satellite driving digitalisation in Africa
Digitisation of businesses is fast becoming a necessity for surviving in competitive environments. In Africa, there is an opportunity for it [digitisation] to pave the way for development of transformative technologies that will increase the competitiveness of the continent’s economy.…
Digital video archiving – keeping up with today’s broadcast demands
Broadcasters and video producers across the world are moving to computer-based platforms. As they do, access to any content, anytime, anywhere, is becoming a critical success factor. As growth of digital video data explodes, the introduction of digital asset…
BI on the fly – coping with dirty, ill-prepared data
There’s a classic problem that almost every business intelligence (BI) project runs into at one stage or another: Either the data is in a bad way or it hasn’t been prepared for presentation at the BI layer. An integrator might…
The elusive ROI, TCO of surveillance installations
Organisations spend a lot of money on their surveillance systems, and want the assurance that their investment will not only deliver their requirements over the long-term, but that the costs over the life of the installation won’t escalate dramatically. With…
MTN Nigeria lays off 280 employees
According to reports by The Guardian Nigeria, around 280 employees of MTN Nigerian branch were  relieved of their jobs on Friday. It is believed that this was a voluntary exercise and it was based on an agreement between those that…
First of its kind digital library opens in Lagos
The State Digital Library was officially unveiled by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday the 28th of April. Mr Ambode reiterated the library’s role in providing access to education for all, which is a key focus of his administration.…
What We Learned From Amazon’s Outage
Amazon Web Service’s recent and very public four-hour outage caused large-scale disruption for many ecommerce companies – not to mention the financial consequences of dreaded downtime. According to our analysis, more than half of the top 100 internet retailers were…
Instagram reaches 700 million users
The picture sharing social media platform Instagram announced on Wednesday that they now have over 700 million active users on the popular platform. The company announced this on their business blog. The platform, which was launched in 2010 and subsequently…
Why Software Development is an Extension of the Future-Proof Enterprise
Within every business and across every sector worldwide, innovation and disruption are now the primary challenges that leaders face. New technology trends and digital platforms emerge every year, and only the agile and responsive are able to truly thrive in…
Nigerian Banks urged to undergo digital transformation
Nigerian banks were recently met with Signal Alliance and Cisco. In the meeting the two companies showcased just how the banks can improve their operations and security to be  more efficient without spending above their budget. Speaking at the Signal…
NCC warns Nigerian telecoms over illegal spectrum usage
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given telecoms companies who are illegally using a certain frequency spectrum 14 days to stop or risk facing sanctions. The Commission highlighted that the use of any spectrum by telecoms companies who do not…
Partnering for end-to-end, high tech WiFi as a Service
WiFi is no longer just a conduit to connect to the internet. If used properly, it is a connection to the world, and all of the opportunities it holds. As the South African business IT landscape moves away from outdated…
Business Intelligence landscape perception and reality
Organisations need to embrace the digital revolution in order to remain relevant and get the opportunities that come with digital transformation. An effective Business Intelligence systems help place the organisation’s processes in perspective while enhancing efficiency within the organisation. “Business…
