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ESET announces East African expansion
ESET, a global leader in security software for over 25 years, has announced the opening of their Kenyan office under the management of Bruce Donovan, with a focus on business development, channel sales, marketing and distribution. Kenya is recognised as…
Testing to mitigate the risk when disaster strikes
South African-based companies know the impact that external factors can have on data centres all too well. Whether it be man-made such as load shedding or forces of nature like the frequent Highveld thunder storms, companies can never take their…
Kenya: Airtel to finalise Eaton Tower deal
According to a report via The East African Weekly, Bharti Airtel is preparing to close a USD 186 million deal with Eaton for the sale of its 1,100 towers in Kenya. The report revealed that the company is expected to…
IT News Africa Interview: Discussing the Big Data Service Desk – Kevin Leslie HP
Kevin Leslie, EMEA Director, Service Portfolio Management Business Unit at HP Software discusses the Big Data Service Desk in the video interview below. Darryl Linington
IT News Africa: Top Stories of the Week
This week in technology has once again been a busy one. Samsung has revealed that it will not only be showcasing its latest Solar Powered Internet School (SPIS) in Uganda, but it will also be donating a SPIS to a school…
Carrier WiFi in Africa: Key considerations for Mobile OperatorsÂ
While many Carriers will continue to pursue technological advancements to handle demand, they maybe reticent about Carrier WiFi in their RAN portfolio because of high cost of integration, OaM and apparent lack of business case. At the same time, long-term…
Going entirely virtual is breaking new ground for efficiency
With the trend towards more environmentally conscious businesses, the increased efficiency delivered through virtualisation means IT services are automatically delivered in a greener way. That’s because a natural side-effect of improved efficiency is reduced consumption of raw materials and therefore,…
Using technology to change our world for the better
The digital age is irrevocably changing our world. It’s astounding to consider that we are limited only by our imaginations in terms of where technological innovation can take us and how it can be applied to uplift communities and ultimately…
Key factors for successfully managing test environments
Testing teams today are challenged with unstable, fragmented environments due to fast changing business needs, and the majority of testers’ time is wasted on fixing environmental issues. In order to provide the necessary glitch-free, standardised test environments organisations must invest…
Alcatel OneTouch reveals Nigeria growth plan
Alcatel OneTouch is set to launch a wide range of mobile devices into the Nigerian market. The company has chosen TD Mobile as its distributor for Nigeria In addition to the launch of multiple devices, it has appointed Nick Imudia,…
The role of digitisation in propelling mining firms into a new era
Mining firms today are facing a barrage of challenges that only a concerted focus on digitisation can address. Across the broad range of ferrous, non-ferrous and precious metals, commodity prices remain subdued and are unlikely to enter any new growth…
Online job portal begins operations in Ethiopia
Everjobs has revealed that it has recently started its operations in Ethiopia. The company’s mission is to simplify the job search and hiring process by connecting professionals with employers in a matter of clicks, acting as a key driving force in…
Huawei inks deal with African Telecommunication Union
According to a report via chinadaily.com.cn, Chinese technology firm Huawei and the African Telecommunication Union (ATU) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing information and communication technology (ICT) capability and literacy in Africa. It was revealed within…
Concern raised over Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Bill in SA
The draft Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill currently out for public comment is timeous in that it proposes legislation that will bring South Africa in line with international laws governing internet-based crimes. However, the Bill is excessively far-reaching – beyond practical…
LTE Voice Service launched in Nigeria
Smile Communications Nigeria, in partnership with Samsung Electronics West Africa, has launched a LTE voice over broadband service in the country. According to both parties: “This is proof that the LTE ecosystem is set to become the global standard for delivering voice over…
Ericsson launches Wi-Fi calling for multi-device
Ericsson recently announced the addition of a new functionality, Wi-Fi calling for multi-device, to the existing Ericsson Wi-Fi calling solution. This functionality enables operators to extend voice service coverage from smartphones to millions of Wi-Fi-only devices such as tablets and…
