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Power shifts in data ownership is revolutionising the Internet and cybersecurity
Information is one of the most valuable commodities. Every day, 2.5 quintillion bytes of data is created and either has a direct monetary value or can be mined for business intelligence to get a competitive edge. Data is the lifeblood…
The third edition of NexTV CEO Africa set to take place in Mauritius
Dataxis brings to you the third edition of NexTV CEO Africa, Africa’s most influential annual event for the TV, media and entertainment industry, organised by DATAXIS. Launched in 2016, NexTV CEO Africa is annually held in Mauritius and sought by…
We need to push the boundaries of digitalisation in South Africa
South Africa’s value-added services market is currently a leader in terms of product innovation. The rapid pace at which technology is evolving is having a significant effect on how providers of assistance services are taking on the South African market.…
Africa’s journey to overcoming educational barriers to technology adoption
Integration of technology in the classroom is inevitable as technology continues to dominate in all industries including healthcare, finance as well as retail to name a few. It is clear however that schools in Africa are lagging behind when it…
Unlocking the future of online security with biometrics
With smartphones increasingly using biometric authentication as a theft deterrent, the potential for such techniques – which rely on the natural, inherent features of a person like their fingerprint, voice or face to confirm their identity – to become the…
Unravelling the enterprise security state
In the enterprise security world, data security has traditionally been viewed as an underdog. However, given the increasing number and sophistication of data breaches, explosion of sensitive data being exchanged across complex IT environments, data security is more important than…
E-commerce paves the way for entrepreneurs in Ghana
Global technological advancement has transformed numerous economic societies. The impact of technology specifically the internet on our business economy in Africa is remarkable. Currently, Ghana is experiencing a gradual transformation in its economy because of the technological (internet) boost in…
Africa Data Centres opens new floor at Nairobi data centre facility
Africa Data Centres, part of the pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom, has on Thursday, 19 April 2018 opened a new floor at East Africa Data Centre (EADC) in Nairobi, Kenya. The additional floor will provide 500 square metres of rack…
MENA Innovation 2018: Official Ministerial Summit for ICT Innovation in Education & Digital Inclusion
Industry and government are looking forward with anticipation to MENA Innovation 2018 which will see the gathering of ministers and government officials, under the patronage of HE Yasser El Kady, Egyptian Minister of Communications & Information Technology. The summit will…
PPS launches web based financial planning platform
PPS has announced the launch of PPS Horizon, a web-based tool that gives guided financial planning and advice to investors. The design architecture of this web-based tool is the first of its kind in the country. It has been designed…
Industry leaders define how Fintech is accelerating positive transformation of banking in Africa
The FinTech space in Africa is witnessing rapid growth as innovative new financial services players disrupt the traditional modalities of banking across the continent. Finnovation Africa: Kenya 2018, which will be held on the 31st of May 2018 at the…
Vodacom exceeds 80% population coverage on 4G
Vodacom has just reached a new milestone. Despite “vanishing data” problems in recent times, the network service provider has just become the first African mobile network to exceed 80% population coverage on 4G. Vodacom now provides 80.12% 4G coverage in…
Kenyan mobile consumer feedback company secures $3.5m investment
mSurvey, the mobile-first consumer feedback platform for businesses and consumers in Africa, announced a Series A round of USD$3.5m, led by Africa focused venture firm TLcom Capital with investment from Social Capital, Kapor Capital, Golden Palm, and Richard Owen; founding…
Amazon launches international shopping feature
Amazon has announced its new ‘International Shopping Experience’ feature within the company’s app, which is now available on the mobile browser and app for both Android and iOS. This feature offers the ability to shop in 25 currencies and choose…
Huawei Vision 2025 report lays out the blueprint for the ICT industry
Huawei has released its Global Industry Vision (GIV) 2025, a new report that provides quantitative and qualitative predictions about the future of industry and society. The report, GIV 2025 has its own unique research methodology. It adopts a mix of…
Fitbit Versa to launch in South Africa
Fitbit has announced that the Fitbit Versa will be available globally at the beginning of May. Versa is Fitbit’s lightest metal smartwatch, featuring a modern design, advanced health and fitness features, 4+ days battery life, smart features people want most…
