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Mindset Network partners Education Innovation Summit
The Mindset Network – an award winning not-for-profit organisation, which was set up in 2002 to provide educational solutions for formal education and health – has been confirmed as a strategic partner for the upcoming 2016 Education Innovation Summit. The Summit, which has been organised by…
Nigeria: Airtel reveals Smart Number service
Airtel Nigeria has announced the introduction of its Smart Number service. According to the company, the Smart Number service essentially allows individuals to use an additional line or number on their original Airtel SIM card. The new package, according to…
Vodafone to extend M-Pesa remittances to new African markets
HomeSend, an international payment and money transfer hub, has revealed the expansion of its global framework agreement with Vodafone Group for M-Pesa, including the launch of remittance services into five new markets during 2016. The two companies will work together…
3D printing market in Middle East and Africa set to boom
Spending on 3D printing in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) market is set to increase from $0.47 billion in 2015 to reach $1.3 billion by 2019, according to the latest forecasts from International Data Corporation (IDC). The research firm’s…
2016 African Blogger Awards now open for entries
Entries for the upcoming 2016 African Blogger Awards have officially opened. These awards are open to African bloggers and social media influencers. Using analytics, five overall awards for Africa’s Top Blogger, Instagrammer, Youtube, Twitter and Facebook influencers will be awarded…
How CIOs can jump start a cost-effective digitalisation journey
Doing more with less is a constant challenge to IT organisations. There is continuous downward pressure on IT budgets, while expectations surrounding what can be achieved through transformational IT projects have increased significantly. CIOs are still expected to play a…
Frost and Sullivan partners Education Innovation Summit
Frost and Sullivan– the Growth Partnership Company which enables its clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation and leadership – has been named as a strategic partner for the upcoming 2016 Education Innovation Summit. The Summit, which has been…
Cape Town based FinTech start-up raises USD 2 Million
Digital insurance distributor Hepstar has received USD $2 million in funding from UK-based technology investor Amadeus Capital Partners. With the new funding, the company has revealed that it will build on its momentum by expanding its global reach, accelerating technology…
Application downtime costing enterprises USD 16 Million each year
New research from Veeam Software, the innovative provider of solutions that deliver Availability for the Always-On Enterprise, clearly illustrates that despite numerous high-profile incidents in the last year, enterprises are still not paying enough attention to the needs of their users.…
Top megatrends driving the second wave of inclusive digital innovation
Ahead of the Sankalp Africa Summit 2016, which is being held in Nairobi from 24-26 February, panel speaker and Impact Investor, Wim van der Beek – who is the founding partner of Goodwelll Investments – shares his insights on the Top megatrends driving…
South Africa: Smart City Vision – The Journey has Begun
Much has been written over the past couple of years around the topic of ‘Smart Cities’. The utopian vision of the Smart City often involves carefully orchestrated traffic and public transport systems, connected with Internet Protocol (IP) security cameras, solar…
The impact of social media on liability risks
According to a report released by social media agency We Are Social, the number of active social media accounts in South Africa grew by 20% to 11.8 million in 2015. With a growing number of people active on social media,…
Huawei unveils the MateBook at MWC 2016
At Mobile World Congress 2016 (MWC) Huawei had revealed its latest device, the Huawei MateBook. According to Huawei, the MateBook is a 2-in-1 device designed to meet the evolving demands of today’s modern business users. As revealed by Huawei, the MateBook runs…
HTC Vive consumer edition revealed
HTC, in partnership with Valve, have unveiled the consumer edition of the Vive virtual reality system. Continuing to build upon the Vive’s current list of features, HTC has revealed that the Vive will be receiving Vive Phone Service. According to HTC,…
The wearable workplace might be closer than you think
Think back eight years to the launch of the original Apple iPhone – a device that seemed at the time like an expensive toy for the wealthy. Today, smartphones with fast LTE connections are pervasive in the workforce and we…
Driving business value through the Internet of Things in Africa
The Internet of Things (IoT) has the ability to transform the lives of citizens, providing tangible solutions to many of society’s ills. That said, partnerships between the public and private sector will be key in ensuring that these are fully…
