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Jovago expands to Ghana
Online hotel booking platform Jovago has revealed that it has opened a new office in Accra, Ghana. According to the company, the expansion across Africa shows consistency in covering the African continent with localised Jovago presence in order to reach…
Developing a mature enterprise mobility strategy for organisations
Once every 20 – 25 years the information and communication technology (ICT) industry shifts to a new technology platform for growth and innovation. The International Data Corporation (IDC) calls it the 3rd Platform, built on mobile devices and apps, cloud…
A New Meeting Place for Digital Solution Providers and Oil & Gas Operators
Squeezed profit margins and new technology developments are driving the Nigerian oil and gas industry to adopt new and innovative solutions that enable them to work smarter, faster and above all, cheaper. Digital technology, including robust data management systems, cloud services and mobile…
MTN Nigeria to host Tech+ conference in Lagos
MTN Nigeria is cooperating with Connect Marketing Services to hold Tech+, a technology conference and exhibition set to take place at Eko Hotels and Suites in Victoria Island – Lagos. The event will be held between 24 & 25 July 2015, and will…
Understanding the legal side of E-signatures in South Africa
The world is moving toward greater levels of digitisation, and organisations are increasingly implementing electronic and automated solutions in an effort to reduce paper-based processes. The signatory process is one of the last barriers toward the implementation of end-to-end digital…
How to help victims of online cyberbullying
Cyberbullying, which is bullying that takes place using digital technology, has become a serious issue including within Africa. The consequences can be serious: children become withdrawn and secretive, their schoolwork suffers and they may become aggressive, depressed or even prone…
Orange connects Benin to ACE submarine cable
Orange together with the other members of the ACE consortium, have announced the launch of the ACE cable in Cotonou, Benin and Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The connection of these two stations is part of the second phase of deployment of…
South Africa: Internet users to reach 27 mln by 2019
South Africa is expected to see a rise in internet traffic as more people switch to smartphones and smart devices. This is according to the Cisco Visual Networking Index 2015, which was revealed by Fin24. The report forecasts that the number…
Buses in South Africa get free Wi-Fi
Radwin, a provider of sub-6 GHz broadband wireless solutions, has revealed that the City of Tshwane in South Africa is using its  FiberinMotion wireless mobility solution to provide free Wi-Fi onboard city buses – up to 100 Mbps throughput per bus.…
Acer Africa appoints new country manager
Acer Africa has revealed the appointment of Paul Collins as the new Acer Africa Country Manager. Paul previously held the position of Commercial Channel Manager within the business and in his new role as Country Manager, Collins will focus on…
What is PlayStation Plus?
Since its launch on 29 June 2010, PlayStation Plus has provided its members with over 350 games to date. To add to the facts, the 29th of June 2015 marked the 5th anniversary of the PlayStation Plus service. According to Sony PlayStation,…
Facebook opens office in Africa
Social Media giant, Facebook, has opened its first office in Africa to further the company’s commitment to help businesses connect with people and grow locally and regionally. According to the company the branch will be based in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg,…
In Pictures: CIO Roadmap 2015
Leading technology players including Performanta, Websense, Btitehouse, Cosign, K2, Complexus, Business Connexion and Trivector presented their solutions at CIO Roadmap on 24 June 2015 in Sandton, Johannesburg. The rapid pace of change in business is forcing CIOs to ramp up…
Hitachi Data Systems named 2015 Best Workplace for Millennials
Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. has revealed that it was selected by Fortune and work culture experts Great Place to Work as one of 2015’s 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials in the United States.…
Foreign direct investments in Africa soar to new heights
Although the number of foreign direct investments (FDI) fell by 8.4% in 2014, capital investment into Africa surged to US$128b, a year-on-year increase of 136%, according to the recently released EY 2015 Africa Attractiveness Survey and the average investment increased…
Video Interview: Digitisation and the impact it has on enterprises – Sukhi Gill CT HP
Sukhi Gill is the HP Enterprise Services chief technologist for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). In this role he is responsible for the overall technical direction, innovation and leadership of the senior client – facing technical leaders and key Account Chief Technologists…
