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ERP and the rise of the social customer
Initially viewed as a platform simply for communication and engagement between users, social media has developed way beyond a means of just sharing and connecting with friends and family. Now, social media is also one of the most effective ways…
How to drastically empower your business by advancing Blockchain technology
We frequently associate blockchain with Bitcoin. However, blockchain technology extends beyond the realm of cryptocurrency. Blockchain is not limited to financial or banking transactions. In fact, transactions can be the movement of money, goods or secure data. Intel works with…
South African-based start-up partners with Ubersmith Subscription Business Software
Routed, a vendor-neutral cloud infrastructure provider in South Africa, signed an expansion agreement to take further advantage of subscription business management software from Ubersmith, an INAP company, to further enable its growth. The company is a model of efficiency using…
The customer’s journey to the cloud
Migrating to the cloud is no longer the complex process it once was. Thanks to the evolution of technology, moving from an on-premise environment can be done much more efficiently than before. Even attitudes towards this strategic shift have changed.…
South African fintech in 2019 – what can we expect?
Here are my fintech predictions for 2019 based on what we are seeing with our members at AlphaCode which closely track international trends in this space. AlphaCode is the Rand Merchant Investments (RMI) incubation, acceleration and investment initiative that identifies,…
Nigerian government urged to review national broadband plan
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) and telecommunication operators have called on the government to review the National Broadband Plan, which expired in December 2018. The National Broadband Plan 2013-2018 had penetration targets for both fixed and mobile broadband. Nigeria succeeded…
10 CIO Resolutions for 2019 according to Gartner
It’s the beginning of a new year — the time for CIOs to take stock of their personal development goals for 2019. This year, the focus is on the culture shift required to build digital business plans, as most organisations…
Nigerian e-commerce platform, DealDey shuts down
DealDey, Nigeria’s e-commerce platform has closed its business in December 2018 and has let go of its workers. In 2015, the company raised $5 million in a Series B funding from Kinnevik which was its original investor. After raising funds,…
New Year’s resolutions: Get your passwords shipshape
Many of us entered 2019 with a boatload of New Year’s resolutions. Doing more exercise, fixing unhealthy eating habits and saving more money are all highly respectable goals in their own right, but could it be that they don’t go…
Nigeria’s digital content publisher accepted to Singularity’s Global Startup Program
Nigeria’s digital content distribution company, Publiseer has announced on Twitter that it has been accepted to Singularity University’s Global Startup Program. The Global Startup Program (GSP) helps future-focused entrepreneurs transform radical ideas into tangible impact on a global scale. It’s…
Innovative HP retail solutions tailored for SMEs
HP have announced innovative new solutions designed to meet the unique needs of small and medium-sized retailers and hospitality operators. The new HP Engage One Prime expands HP’s portfolio of point-of-sale systems with an all-in-one solution optimized for SMB retail…
The technology driving Africa’s Smart Cities
Around the world, cities are exploring how they can best make use of technology to improve quality of life for their citizens, run public services more effectively and provide businesses with a springboard for growth. The various applications of Smart…
Analytics Predictions 2019: Machine Learning & Data Efficiency
Adopting machine learning to enhance not just the accuracy of models but also drive efficiency is critical to amplify a key asset – the analytic team – and stay competitive. I am often asked by clients what “world class” analytic…
Aspen Mesh Beta now available for microservice infrastructures
F5 Networks has announced the launch of Aspen Mesh, an open public beta of its fully supported service mesh built on Istio. As companies move to a model where applications are continuously developed and deployed, they are leveraging microservices to…
Teleology Holdings to withdraw from 9mobile project
Teleology Holdings, the new owners of 9mobile, have withdrawn from further participation in the 9mobile project. The company acquired 9mobile, known then as Etisalat, in November 2018. Teleology Holdings will be seeking to exit its shareholding in local joint venture…
The transformation of broadcasting in Africa
Television has captured the imagination of audiences since its inception over 75 years ago. But as technology evolved, so have audience needs and expectations. In an era of instant gratification, the television industry in Africa has reached an inflection point.…
