In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Ghassan Azzi, Sales Director for Africa at Western Digital, has emphasized the importance of scalable, cost-effective data storage solutions in meeting the needs of modern businesses. As data generation continues to surge, particularly with the rise of connected devices and artificial intelligence (AI), Azzi pointed out that efficient data […]
Read MoreThe weight of wrong perception that the news media in Africa churn out to the global community is responsible for the low Gross Domestic (GDP) from tourism but that narrative could possibly change when the continent embraces technology in its tourism and hospitality business. Those were the takeaway from a webinar hosted today by the […]
Read MoreThe National Data Privacy Commission (NDPC) is investigating Optasia, owners of Nairtime Nigeria Limited the largest provider of Airtime Credit Services in the African and Middle East region, which also operates in Nigeria, Ghana and Benin Republic. A statement by the Head, Legal, Enforcement and Regulations of the NDPC, Mr Babatunde Bamigboye said that the […]
Read MoreNETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC., a provider of performance management, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, today announced enhancements to its nGenius Enterprise Performance Management solution, which includes a new notification centre that helps streamline and automate alerts and contextual workflows to identify and resolve problems faster. Secured Reliable Transport (SRT) was added to support live video […]
Read MoreEcobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the Ecobank Group, the pan-African banking group, is partnering the Women in Mining In Nigeria (WIMIN) for its annual Gold & Gemstone Conference & Exhibition. The 3-day event scheduled for Thursday, September 26th to Saturday, September 28th will be held at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) on highbrow Victoria, […]
Read MoreZipline, Autonomous Delivery Zipline, the leader in autonomous delivery, is teaming up with the government of Nigeria to transform health access and equity by using drone delivery to improve the country’s infrastructure, positioning it to leapfrog barriers to economic growth and development. Since launching in Nigeria in 2022, Zipline’s climate-friendly and time-saving aircraft – designed […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is pushing for the utilisation of the 6GHz band for Wi-Fi -6 applications due to the increasing demand across the country. According to the Commission, the 5GHz and 2.4GHz that are being used for Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5) at the moment are becoming overwhelmed due to an increase in demand for […]
Read MoreRohan Patil, regional manager for East Africa at Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, received personal recognition at the Connected Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, for his participation in the panel and overall contribution to shaping Africa’s digital future. Hosted by the Kenyan Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, the summit is an initiative towards shaping […]
Read More“You can run but you cannot hide from the digital footprint.” In a world where every click, every search, and every sign-up contributes to digital data, the concern for privacy remains paramount. Even with diligent efforts to not share personal information online, the question remains: is privacy truly achievable? The Illusion of Complete Privacy The […]
Read MoreTechnology leaders at the ITU Digital Skills Forum addressed the need for increased action to ensure that individuals everywhere have the digital skills to fully unlock the benefits of today’s technologies. Held from 17 to 19 September in Manama, Bahrain under the theme “Developing skills for digital transformation,” nearly 700 participants from 44 countries met […]
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