Natalya Makarochkina
 News
  • September 30, 2024

CIOs Face Pressing Challenges in AI, Cybersecurity, and Sustainability, Says Industry Expert

In an era marked by uncertainty, today’s Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are tasked with navigating complex challenges akin to those faced during the 2008 financial crisis. Geopolitical tensions, rising interest rates, and economic instability are reshaping global trade and business strategies. As Natalya Makarochkina, Senior Vice President of Secure Power Division, International Operations at Schneider […]

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Business
  • September 30, 2024

Advanced Air Mobility Revenue to Near $6bn Globally by 2030

Air Mobility (AAM) revenue will reach $6 billion by 2030, up from just $31 million in 2025; a compound annual growth rate of 187%. AAM is the creation of new aviation technologies that enable small scale flights across short distances; often in urban areas. Juniper Research, study attributed this rapid growth to Urban Air Mobility […]

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Business
  • September 27, 2024

Risk Management and Security Solutions Company, IIRIS Expands Presence in Africa with Unveiling of Nigeria’s Office

IIRIS, a risk management and security solutions company, has announced the opening of a Nigeria office, marking an important expansion of its operations in Africa. IIRIS, an Indian firm, operates in over seven countries, serving both government and private companies. The company also collaborates with Original Equipment Manufacturers to create bespoke solutions in the fields of technology […]

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Technology
  • September 26, 2024

Redbird Takes Conversational AI Platform to Enterprise Business Intelligence

Despite general advances in AI and LLMs in recent years, enterprise organizations have largely struggled to successfully use chat-based approaches for business intelligence in a way that is accurate, secure, and customized to their business. While consumer-centric tools like ChatGPT have shown great promise for more surface-level tasks rooted in general information from the internet, […]

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News
  • September 26, 2024

TD Africa Unveils Solution Design to Help Businesses Slash Operational Cost by 40 Percent 

TD Africa has launched its Managed Service Providers (MSP) service as part of its continuous drive to help businesses in West Africa move away from the usually slow, labour-intensive and erroneous traditional network service provision, replacing it with an optimized network infrastructure. The service provision authorisation which provides a more efficient, scalable and secure approach […]

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Business
  • September 26, 2024

Western Digital Chief Harps on HDDs Role as Backbone of Efficient Data Storage

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 […]

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Business
  • September 25, 2024

Wrong Perception About Africa Affecting Tourism Growth but Technology Key to Leapfrogging GDP Impact, Say Experts

The 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 […]

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Technology
  • September 25, 2024

Broadband Commission Tasks Private & Public Sector on  Greater Global Digital Cooperation

 The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development at its Fall Meeting has urged governments, industry, academia and civil society to collaborate to support the implementation of the forthcoming UN Global Digital Compact. Taking place in New York just days before the UN’s Summit of the Future, the Fall Meeting of the Commission underscored the importance of […]

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Technology
  • September 25, 2024

SDG Digital Unlocks Commitments to Leverage Innovation & Emerging Technologies

Leading global voices representing diverse sectors of society gathered at SDG Digital: “A Digital Future for All” at United Nations Headquarters today. They showcased digital solutions and announced new commitments to realize a brighter digital future. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the UN Development Programme (UNDP), SDG Digital is a cornerstone of […]

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Bassim Haidar, Founder & Group CEO, Optasia
 Business
  • September 25, 2024

Heavy Sanction Looms for Nigeria’s Biggest Airtime Credit Company, Optasia Over Data Privacy Breaches

The 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 […]

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