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Node Africa Kenya selects Workonline for upstream internet
East African provider of cloud infrastructure solutions, Node Africa, has chosen privately owned global Network Service Provider, Workonline Communications as their IP transit provider. Workonline is one of the top three ASN’s in Africa and one of Africa’s largest carriers.…
Three myths Nigerian firms should bust to drive innovation in 2018 and beyond
Today, every business knows that just keeping the lights on, is not enough. Companies should deliver innovation to remain competitive, which is easier said than done. Oracle’s recent You & IaaS research found that while 72 percent of businesses agree…
Ethiopia selected as the first country to launch Global Digital Library
The Global Book Alliance, which is comprised of donor agencies from the United States, Norway, the UK, and other countries, is launching a new Global Digital Library in Ethiopia to increase the availability of high-quality reading resources for children and…
CapaCiti to train 3000 unemployed youth for #yourdigitalfuture
Over the next three years, CapaCiTi is scaling up to equip 3000 previously disadvantaged young individuals with industry-demanded technology and business skills, placing them in permanent jobs in South Africa’s leading companies. This hugely impactful programme roll-out has been enabled…
When will Fibre replace Satellite?
The ever-increasing growth in terrestrial fibre networks, both international submarine cables as well as national and metropolitan networks, has created an expectation that fibre networks and fibre connectivity will soon be the default option for broadband and IP access services…
Technology support for the Internet of Things
Internet of Things is one of the most talked about topics in a number of circles – not just tech. As more and more devices become connected, IoT grows, becoming more complex, and that in turn may lead to loopholes…
Data is the key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe
Human exploration has made leaps and bounds since man first landed on the moon in 1969. We have now entered a paradigm where data takes centre stage. Of course creating a 3D map of over one billion stars, mapping the…
Vodacom launches SMS Emergency Service for the Deaf
Vodacom has announced the launch of the SMS Emergency Service for Deaf, hearing and speech impaired customers in South Africa. The Vodacom 082 112 SMS Emergency Service is free and provided for Vodacom Prepaid, Contract and Top Up customers who…
Gemalto partners with Casio to bring digital education into the classroom
Gemalto has revealed that it has partnered with manufacturers of consumer electronics products and business equipment solutions, Casio to help bring digital education into the classroom. With the implementation of Gemalto Sentinel Entitlement Management System (EMS) and software license Rights…
Building 5G on the Foundation of 600 Global LTE Networks
The nearly 600 LTE networks worldwide will form the mobile broadband foundation to the next generation – 5G wireless technology. 5G Americas, the industry trade association and voice of 5G and LTE for the Americas, and RCR Wireless News announced…
How technology reaches every aspect of life
In his 2018 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa encouraged South Africans to “open their homes and their hearts to the world”. He also indicated that “our prosperity as a nation depends on our ability to take full…
There’s one thing machines can’t do better than us
Most of the casualties will be repetitive manufacturing tasks and those considered dangerous for humans to perform. Robots can do these jobs faster and with greater precision, than humans could ever hope to, leading to higher productivity and lower costs…
Decrypting blockchain and cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies are dominating the media. This one has collapsed, that one is on the rise, and a new one is around the corner. Their flavour isn’t quite as piquant today as it was yesterday thanks to fraud, an upsurge in…
Cloud offers affordable business software
Business software can be too expensive and too difficult to manage for some growing companies, but according to One Channel, the cloud now offers cost savings, flexibility, scalability, security and speed that growing companies will find very appealing. Cloud ERP…
Could chatbots be a necessity?
Shopping for furniture online? Looking for a flight? Hungry for pizza? Need medical advice? Lost? Just listen for the “pop or bing” as your virtual assistant enters on screen with a very friendly “how can I help you/ ask me…
HPS increases Africa presence with Johannesburg office
HPS, a multinational company and leading provider of electronic payment solutions for financial institutions, card processors, merchant acquirers, independent sales organizations (ISOs), and national and regional switches around the world, has increased its presence within Africa with a new office…
