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Gartner IT Symposium Xpo 2019-The next 50 years starts right here today
The Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2019 kicked off on Monday, 16 September at the CTICC. This year, the conference delved deeper into the role of the CIO, the origin of the digital society and unpacked the term TechQuilibrium. Brian Burke, Research…
Talia extends collaboration with Arabsat
On 14 September 2019, communications solutions provider Talia Limited announced that it has strengthened its long-term collaboration with Arabsat, a satellite operator. Talia Limited operates in the Americas, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. This collaboration extension will see the…
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FinTech startup on track to reshape mobile banking in Nigeria
Paris-based fintech startup, FairMoney announced on Monday, 16 September 2019, that it has introduced an in-app payment function to its users, which allows them to top up their phone subscriptions, buy mobile data, pay electricity or internet bills. Other features,…
NEC XON, INCELL offer solution for mobile operators in Africa
NEC XON has signed a partnership with NCELL International to use its smart lithium technology to serve the needs of wireless and tower communications operators, macro and small cell sites, and the commercial and industrial sectors specifically with off-grid, micro-grid…
Nigerian entrepreneur wins first prize at the Africa 35.35 Awards
Nigerian Internet Entrepreneur Chidi Nwaogu has won the first prize in the ‘Entrepreneurship’ category at the 2019 Africa 35.35 Awards. The Awards aim to recognize 35 people under 35 from Africa or the African diaspora who have made outstanding achievements…
Strategic alliance set to leverage AI-powered HR management system
“This alliance is a perfect win-win for both BizMerlinHR and StratAfrique as we work toward a common goal to provide an integrated approach to empower organisations and their employees to drive productivity effectively,” says Franklin Ansah-Antwi, Managing Partner of StratAfrique…
The role of big data in the digital world
Anyone who operates in the online space will be very familiar with the constant stream of new jargon and language that is constantly emerging. It seems like almost every day there are new terms and technologies. Some are seemingly gone…
Ethiopian Airlines expands digital payment methods
On Monday, 16 September 2019, Ethiopian Airlines announced that it plans to expand its payment method offerings by partnering with digital commerce and payment solutions platform; CellPoint Digital to introduce WeChat Pay and KNET. In 2018, the Airline first integrated…
Blockchain standards are highly fragmented-Gartner reveals
The 2019 Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, currently taking place in Cape Town from 16 to 18 September, revealed that lack of interoperability standards will prevent pervasive blockchain deployment across financial services ecosystems for at least three years. “Blockchain standards for financial…
Garmin’s private consumer data stolen
Garmin Southern Africa (Garmin SA) announced that consumers’ personal and payment information had been stolen. The data, taken from shop.garmin.co.za, is linked to consumers who had placed orders on the Garmin shopping portal. “We recently discovered the theft of customer…
Control Review
Control is a third-person action-adventure video game developed by Finnish video game developer Remedy Entertainment Oyj and published by 505 Games. The game was released on 27 August 2019 and is a new IP from Remedy written by Josh Stubbs,…
Acer introduces Predator Triton 500 and gaming chair
Acer introduced the Predator Triton 300 gaming notebook, a Predator Triton 500 with a 300 Hz display, and the Predator Thronos Air gaming chair at IFA 2019. The Predator Triton 300 expands the Triton line with an affordable solution for…
KyberSwap Dex launches fiat-to-crypto gateway with Coindirect
A DEX (decentralized exchange) on Ethereum powered by Kyber Network, KyberSwap, announced the launch of a new fiat-to-crypto gateway through a partnership with Coindirect a digital currency service provider backed by Concentric, MakerDAO and Blockchain.com. Through this Coindirect partnership, KyberSwap…
South African startup unpacks journey on AWS cloud
iHouzit is a South African startup founded in 2016 that offers tailored solutions by providing a platform where customers are able to plan, design, finance, insure, build, furnish, decorate and maintain properties. iHouzit launched its first minimum viable product, www.iHouzit.com,…
INTERVIEW: Projects delivering technology for life in Africa
KOKO is a venture-backed technology company that believes communities thrive when each of their members is connected to opportunity. From product development and engineering projects to sustainable energy solutions, KOKO is on a mission to deliver technology for life in…
SIX announces new partnership with T-Systems
On 12 September 2019, central infrastructure provider SIX announced a partnership with IT services and consulting company T-Systems. This new cooperation between the two companies will allow T-Systems to utilize SIX services in industries that focus greatly on Swiss-based security…
