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Top 3 Startups revolutionising job search in Nigeria
Thousands of Nigerians flock to the internet on a daily basis in search of jobs. Despite the explosion of apps, websites and other tools for job applicants seeking to optimise their hunt for employment in Nigeria, many are still unable…
Internet.org still focused on connecting Africa to the internet
Facebook is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the introduction of the Internet.org app by hosting a Developer Day at iHub in Nairobi, Kenya on 27 July, 2015. According to the social media giant, over the last year it has worked closely with…
Performanta expands global footprint in South Africa & Netherlands
Performanta announced its expansion to The Netherlands, with one of its certified Websense Gladiators being deployed there specifically to provide Websense technology to its client base in the region. This is one of several strategic expansions planned to increase Performanta’s…
Exclusive Review: Intel Compute Stick
At the Intel Solutions Summit 2015 (ISS 2015) which was held at the Yas Marina Formula One Circuit in Abu Dhabi, Intel gave IT News Africa an exclusive first look at its latest innovation – the Intel Compute Stick. After spending…
Top 3 translator apps to use when travelling in Africa
The English language is the most spoken language in Nigeria; however, learning a new language is not easy. It can take years of practice to become fluent but sometimes you need the knowledge of a foreign language to help you…
Ashley Madison hack highlights cybercime threat for businesses
The need for African and global businesses to ensure that they are adequately protected from cybercrime has been brought to light once again following the recent hack of notorious dating website Ashley Madison. It is estimated that more than 37…
Huawei revenues up 30% to USD 28 bln in H1 results
Huawei has revealed its business results for the first half of 2015 on 20 July 2015. In the first six months of this year, Huawei generated sales revenue of CNY175.9 billion (USD 28 billion), an increase of 30% year-on-year. Meanwhile,…
Effectively harnessing unstructured data for business benefit
The effective use of unstructured data offers organisations a genuine competitive advantage, however, it is extremely difficult to take full advantage of the enormous volumes of unstructured data out there. This is because in a typical business, only around 20%…
Nigeria: Alcatel-Lucent showcases the benefits of ultra-broadband
The Alcatel-Lucent Technology Week took place at a three-day event in both Lagos and Abuja in early July 2015. The event was well attended by over a hundred professionals from Nigeria ICT ecosystem. Communications service providers, with the support of…
Safe cloud computing starts with sound information security practices
The move toward cloud computing services is gaining traction across many industries. This is due to rapidly growing volumes of data that require storage. For the security sector, surveillance footage is the biggest demand on storage, and as the resolution…
Nigeria: NCC approves online SIM replacements
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved Online SIM Replacement (OSR) in the new draft of its SIM Replacement Guidelines, this is according to a report via The Vanguard. The report reveals that Head of Legal Services at the Commission,…
Top 10 SAP implementation mistakes to avoid
Implementing effective Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as SAP is fundamental to any company’s efficient operation and underpins its growth strategy. If not delivered effectively, these implementations can be very expensive, take a long time, and can ultimately cost…
Mediatech 2015: Jasco unveils broadcast solution for Africa
Jasco Broadcast Solutions showcased a variety of solutions for African broadcasters of all sizes at Mediatech 2015, which is being held at the Ticket Pro Dome (known previously as the Coca-Cola Dome), in Johannesburg from 15-17 July 2015. At the event,…
Nigeria: Airtel unveils 3-in-1 SIM card
With the announcement of a new application challenge for startup developers by Bharti Airtel, Airtel Nigeria has now unveiled a 3-in-1 SIM card. According to Airtel Nigeria, the 3-in-1 SIM card is intended to give smartphone users the freedom to switch…
Paytoo offers remittance solution for 29 African countries
Paytoo has entered into an agreement with Infenix in order to offer a remittance solution to more than 79 million subscribers in 29 African countries. The partnership which combines Paytoo’s mobile wallet services solution with Infenix’s remittance payout distribution network,…
MTN Group appoints new CEO for South African operation
The MTN Group has announced the appointment of Mteto Nyati as MTN SA CEO, effective 13 July 2015. He succeeds Ahmad Farroukh, who resigned earlier this month. A seasoned ICT executive and business leader, Nyati joined MTN as Group Chief Enterprise Officer…
