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Dimension Data sponsors Of IOTFA 2018
Dimension Data has been announced as a Track Sponsor of the continents leading IoT event, IoT Forum Africa 2018 (#IOTFA2018). The second edition of this conference will take place on the 14th and 15th of March 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa, and…
Frost & Sullivan selects Arbor for DDoS leadership award
Global industry analyst firm Frost & Sullivan has recently honoured Arbor Networks, the security division of NETSCOUT, with the 2017 DDoS Mitigation Products Market Leadership Award. Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that has developed…
NEPAD partners Internet of Things Forum Africa 2018
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), an economic development program of the African Union, has thrown its weight behind Internet of Things Forum Africa (#IOTFA), slated for the 14th and 15th of March 2018 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg,…
Gemalto to supply eSIM for Microsoft Surface Pro
Gemalto, a digital security company, has announced that it will supply an eSIM (embedded SIM) solution for Microsoft’s Surface Pro with LTE Advanced. Gemalto’s partnership with Microsoft will enable Surface to become the first fully integrated embedded SIM PC in the…
Virtualisation will reshape the telecoms industry
The hype around software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualisation (NFV) is growing in the telecoms industry. The hope is that these technologies will enable service providers and network operators to drive down capital expenditure, simplify configuration and maintenance, and…
Kenyan bloggers partner to start a Kenyan tech podcast
With more and more Kenyans consuming digital content, five Kenyan bloggers have come together to start 24BIT, a Kenyan technology podcast. The bloggers; Nixon Kanali, Emmanuel Chenze, Kaluka Wanjala, David Gitonga and Kevin Kimani say their aim is to grow…
Manifexto, the Angolan startup aiming to stop fake news
Manifexto, an Angolan startup, offers a web-based news aggregator which aims to provide a one-stop-shop for citizens to access news and information from the full spectrum of state-run, private, international and local news outlets in the country. Manifexto, which was launched…
Trends likely to lead digital agencies in 2018
According to the Forrester’s 2017 Customer Experience (CX) Index, 30% of companies will see declines in the quality of their customer experience performance in 2018, placing their businesses at risk. The report explains that customer expectations will outpace companies’ ability…
DStv Family, Access, and EasyView customers can now get DStv Now
On 24 January 2018, MultiChoice announced that DStv Family, Access, and EasyView customers can now get access to DStv’s streaming service, DStv Now, thus making the service available to all major DStv package holders. The addition will see the newly added…
Mastercard partnership to transform refugee settlements into digitally-connected communities
Mastercard and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have announced the launch of a public-private coalition that will bring together technology, solutions and experience from multiple sectors to transform refugee settlements into digitally-connected communities. This commitment delivers on a…
South Africa: Top Google searches of the week
Headlines in South Africa this past week have been dominated by the death of legendary musician, Hugh Masekela, it thus also dominated South African search trends. Other notable trends for the week included the Rand to Dollar exchange rate and the Lotto.…
Dell reveals XPS 13 and XPS 15 South Africa launch
Dell revealed the all new Dell XPS 13 and the first 2-in-1 device by the company the Dell XPS 15 at  the Consumer Electronic Show (CES), held in January 2018 in Las Vegas. According to Dell the devices are aimed at…
Investment in tracking technologies should be a key focus for business
In today’s society, technology has been changing at an unprecedented pace. When you consider that tablets sales are now about to overtake the combined sales of desktops and laptops, it becomes apparent. The logistics and retail industry, which includes fleet…
Watch 40 minutes of Monster Hunter: World gameplay
Battle gigantic monsters in epic locales. As a hunter, you’ll take on quests to hunt monsters in a variety of habitats. Take down these monsters and receive materials that you can use to create stronger weapons and armour in order…
Tips to select the right courier service
Choosing the right courier service is essential for the secure and safe shipping of your parcel. If you’re considering what to think about when selecting a courier service company, in that case, your search comes to an end here. It…
Kenya: Boda Boda Safety Association to launch bike hailing app
Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya has announced that it will, at the end of January 2018, launch a new app called Juu boda that will connect riders to customers. The app will allow customers to order a ride or…
