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Securicom reduces data centre footprint with Cloudistics
Data centres by nature consume a lot of energy and demand for power will continue to grow as the volumes of digital information that companies store and process continue to grow. With this come increasing energy costs and cooling requirements.…
AirtelTigo welcomes Mobile Money interoperability
AirtelTigo has commended the Bank of Ghana, the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (GhIPSS) and all stakeholders on the implementation of Mobile Money Interoperability. “We welcome this giant step which will help our customers and all Ghanaians to…
SatADSL, Global Telesat and RascomStar join forces to connect Africa
VSAT services provider SatADSL, Global Telesat – providers of telecommunication services in rural and challenging locations – and satellite operator RascomStar announced a new partnership to offer affordable satellite broadband connectivity across Africa. Under the agreement, Global Telesat will manage…
Inclusive business in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The inclusive business model has become an ever-evolving global movement that not only focuses on erasing the dreaded poverty line, but also shines the spotlight on an ability to create life-lines in the form of opportunities for low-income segments. Through…
ADLINK partners with Lenovo to extend IoT and OEM business reach
ADLINK Technology, an Edge Computing company, is teaming with Lenovo to expand ADLINK’s reach into the IoT marketplace while enhancing Lenovo’s integrated hardware/software solution offerings. Through this new partnership, Lenovo’s OEM Solutions business will expand its portfolio of products with ADLINK-provided…
How Industry 4.0 is affecting sustainability across sectors
Every industry – manufacturing, transport, agriculture, education – is being disrupted and transformed beyond recognition by Industry 4.0. “Industry 4.0, through automation, integration systems, data collection and data analysis, can help to inform industry and government on how decisions can…
Botswana: Poised for cloud growth
With internet penetration hovering at approximately 28 percent and the number of mobile subscribers showing more than 2,000 percent growth from 2000 to 2011, Botswana is ideally poised to benefit from the opportunities that cloud computing provides. The Botswanan government…
African tech investors and innovators to connect at Africa Tech Summit London
Leading tech investors TPG Africa, AHL Venture Partners, Echo VC, Draper Dark Flow, Ventures Platform, UpRise Africa and Cairo Angels are among the expert speaker line-up for the 3rd Africa Tech Summit London on May 16th. The annual Summit aims…
Sony Xperia XZ2 now available in South Africa
Sony Mobile Communications has announced that the Xperia XZ2 is now available from select service providers nationwide. Recently announced as boasting the world’s best battery performance, the Xperia XZ2 can go up to 36 hours without charging. According to a…
Citrix unveils digital workspace innovations
Digital transformation, cloud and new workstyles are forcing businesses to rethink how and where technology is deployed and secured. This week at Citrix Synergy, Citrix is unveiling new innovations that support the shift to people-centric computing, enabling organisations to deliver…
China Telecom Global, Liquid Telecom partner for better network collaboration between Africa and Asia
China Telecom Global (CTG), a subsidiary of China Telecom Corporation Limited – providers of integrated telecommunication services, and Liquid Telecom, a pan-African telecoms group, announced the signing of a historic strategic partnership whereby the two companies will collaborate to provide…
Forcing customers to use your app is brand vanity
Many brands remain obsessed with creating mobile apps. This not only defies trends that point to increasing consumer app apathy but can exclude a sizeable portion of your customers in emerging economies. Companies need to engage with their users where…
IDTechEx report explores connected sensors for prevention of chronic Ulcer
As advancements in connectivity and miniaturization of electronics are made, smart sensors are beginning to find traction within the wound care pathway. IDTechEx Research has published a report titled Advanced Wound Care Technologies 2018–2028 and have previously reported on why…
Global SAP survey reveals how public organisations can connect to citizens
Citizens expect the same level of service provision from public organisations as they are accustomed to while shopping online. Especially Generation Z is only willing to adopt new technologies if they see a clear benefit and their data is protected.…
South Africa’s mobile phone evolution: What’s still to come
It’s difficult to remember a time before ‘the smartphone’, let alone cell phones in general. How did we manage to stay in touch? How did we get hold of someone in an emergency? What did we do to simply pass…
Getting to grips with Geographic Information System
A Geographic Information System (GIS) is defined as a system that’s capable of capturing, storing, managing and analysing data related to spatial or geographic coordinates. It is one of many location-based information services and applications that can be used to…
