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4 reasons why your company should embrace desktop automation
According to Ofra Strauss, the only way to maintain profitability is to meet the needs of customers. While this is an undeniable truth, the ways in which you go about doing this are complex. Your customers may not care how…
Honor 9 Lite & Honor 7X release in South Africa
Honor, according to the Huawei Group, breaks new ground and destroys the floor with its latest phone launch: Honor 9 Lite; which features segment-leading dual-lens 13MP+2MP cameras on both the front and rear, setting a new standard and technology…
Working with a forex broker has never been easier
If you’ve ever thought about the idea of Forex trading, you’ve probably thought about what would happen if you’d work with a broker. We’re telling you, it’s going to help you very much. The problem is that you can never…
FinTech fast-tracking profitable transformation of financial services in Africa
The impact of Blockchain, Open Banking, Mobile Money and Payment innovations are radically transforming the financial services landscape as FinTech disruptors intensify the challenge to incumbent banks and kickstart new opportunities in Kenya. Africa’s financial sector is in the midst…
Time, comfort, and connection: The root of future devices
The use of technology in modern life is evolving at an ever-increasing pace, and South Africa is catching up. Late last year, Google’s 2017 Connected Consumer Study revealed that 60 percent of South Africans now use a smartphone. In 2014,…
Asus Zenbook 3 Review: Dynamite packed in a small package
It’s true what they say, dynamite really does come in small packages. The ASUS Zenbook 3 is proof of this and at just 910g and 3mm high, the device has impressive features. The Asus Zenbook 3 is light, thin and…
Connectivity and mobile broadband powering businesses in the ‘trillion dollar female economy’
Connectivity and mobile broadband can stimulate economic growth by enabling industries to tap into the trillion dollar female economy. Still a relatively new concept, the trillion dollar female economy refers to the collective purchasing power of women globally. With many…
Africa needs to make water infrastructure intelligent
Rapid urbanisation across the continent is having an effect on water demands and it is estimated that by the year 2030, the world will need 40% more water than its current accessible, reliable supply. Compounding the issue and according to…
Are Mobile Network Operators shackling financial inclusion?
Financial inclusion is a key enabler of sustainable economic and social development. Initiatives by the United Nations and the World Bank Group continue to drive financial inclusion and it has become a priority for regulators and policymakers worldwide. Out of…
How tech can enhance public safety in Africa
Public safety is of concern for all countries, with teams spending hours working tirelessly to ensure that citizens are protected. Such incidents include natural disasters, crime spikes, or any unrest that may occur. In 2017 alone, several African countries were…
Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa kicksoff
Google has revealed the startups who will participate in the first Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa class. The event was made at an event held in Lagos, Nigeria. It also announced a partnership with Udacity and Andela to provide 15 000…
How to get ICT right in Africa
Whether one subscribes to the Africa Rising narrative (a term perhaps coined by this analysis of Africa’s prospects, published by The Economist in 2011) or a more moderate outlook for the continent, the fact is that the ICT sector has…
Prioritise keeping your bitcoin safe, secure, and available
When I was a child, the prospect of going to a theme park was a wild and exhilarating experience, however now it doesn’t quite stir up the same feelings! Similarly, the ownership of cryptocurrency isn’t the rollercoaster ride it used…
Datacentrix launches two new services for Security Operations Centre
The past two years have seen a veritable explosion of new cybersecurity vulnerabilities, including a steep increase in hacktivism, which Wikipedia describes as “the subversive use of computers and computer networks to promote a political agenda or a social change.…
How cloud is bringing application and process users together
The cloud has evolved and no longer defined by an air of silence between those who implement cloud systems and their customers, who are mostly business users. Today, as offerings evolve into more bespoke solutions, cloud vendors must deal directly…
Modex to launch an app store for Blockchain
Modex has launched its first fully functional product alpha, bringing to the market an App Store for the Blockchain. Modex’s Smart Contract Marketplace aims to tackle the ‘last mile’ adoption problem that will bring blockchain technology into daily use for…
