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FundRequest launches a marketplace that rewards developers for Open Source contributions
FundRequest, a new platform for incentivizing open-source development, has officially launched their first product: a blockchain powered integration with GitHub that allows developers to directly solve open source project issues and be rewarded. The platform integrates directly with GitHub,…
Driving constructive economic outcomes from the FinTech ecosystem in Africa
Finnovation Kenya 2018 opened on Thursday, 31 May 2018. at the Radisson Blu Nairobi, where more than 200 international FinTech experts together with African pioneers, investors, entrepreneurs and leading bankers, gathered to harness the FinTech revolution to boost strategic economic…
ITU Telecom World Awards launches 2018 edition
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICT) – is now accepting entries for the ITU Telecom World Awards 2018, recognizing the most outstanding and innovative initiatives around the globe using…
Fallout 76 set to debut at E3
There’s no release date yet but we know it’s on its way because Bethesda announced the next entry in its beloved Fallout franchise, Fallout 76. Fallout 76 looks like it will be a new story built on the Fallout 4…
Uganda approves social media tax
On Wednesday, May 31 Uganda’s parliamentarians approved the proposed law to tax social media users and mobile money. The controversial new law serves Ugandans who use the internet messaging services including WhatsApp to be charged a daily tax. Mobile money…
Samsung confirms Galaxy S9/S9+ feature improved call recording restrictions
Since its advent, Galaxy S9 series has seen users not only complaining about Samsung’s decision to drop call recording functionality, but also for not being vocal about the change while launching and selling the phones. Samsung’s latest security patch gives…
Is your network ready for GDPR and PoPI?
Over recent years, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks have become one of the biggest cyber-security headaches for CIOs and CSOs. Each year, these attacks grow in numbers, becoming bigger and more damaging. Previously, the primary DDoS fears were the…
Keeping up with the increasing security risk of the mobile-cloud era
The two megatrends of cloud-based applications and mobile devices have been a boon for company productivity, agility, and innovation. The mobile-cloud combo empowers employees to work and be productive literally anywhere. However, the mobile-cloud era has created a conundrum for…
The AI moment: preparing for the revolution
Artificial intelligence, AI, is the next big technology to have entered mainstream consciousness. From eerie androids such as Sophia to the silent efficiency of automated delivery systems in modern Amazon warehouses, the growth of autonomous driving and the popularity of…
Be cyber-savvy: Employees should not be secondary to technology
“Our employees are our greatest asset” is a phrase that continues to be published far and wide in a plethora of company profiles, human resources sections in annual reports, motivational speeches and so much more. “And while it does sound…
The AWS shared responsibility model and GDPR
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) describes data processor and data controller roles, and some customers and AWS Partner Network (APN) partners are asking how this affects the long-established AWS Shared Responsibility Model. I wanted to take some time…
Protecting businesses and individuals from invoice fraud
Invoice fraud has been in the news this week after Goliath and Goliath, was hit by hackers who intercepted the company’s invoices to its clients; diverting over R300 000 from the comedy and entertainment agency and its subsidiary, The PR Bailiff.…
Why LTE is a game changer for mining Industry
The African mining industry is a significant driver of its economic development. The industry then needs to use the latest and the best-in-class connectivity options to enhance operational efficiency and ensure the safety of miners and assets. Mines are typically…
Using technology to augment the human experience in business process outsourcing
In this highly computerised digital age, consumers expect all businesses to be switched on and to respond to their requests 24 Able to self-serve and at ease sourcing views and insights from comparison sites and customer forums, these customers are…
Nokia announces a change in the Nokia Group Leadership Team
Nokia announced that the president of Nokia Technologies, Gregory Lee, will leave the company following the closure of the Digital Health business sale. Lee will be replaced by Maria Varsellona, who remains Chief Legal Officer and continues to report to…
South African tech startup Black Beard establishes European footprint
Having been in business for less than two years, South African technology startup Black Beard recently opened its fourth office in Dublin, Ireland. With a presence in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town, the new Dublin office (situated nearby the famed…
