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How the cloud can power entrepreneurship and urbanisation in Africa
Cloud computing is not only fundamentally changing the way business operates, it is also driving a new wave of job creation opportunities, says SAP Africa. Read More
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Friday 18 Jul
Bytes, NCR and Barclays in ATM deal
BOTSWANA
Bytes Managed Solutions, the exclusive distributor of NCR technology solutions in Southern Africa had signed a deal with Barclays Bank of Botswana (BBB) for the installation of intelligent cash deposit ATMs.»Thursday 17 Jul
NAPAfrica celebrates new peak at 15Gbps
NAPAfrica, describing itself as Africa’s most successful neutral peering exchange, has reached a record-breaking peak of 15Gbps.»Tuesday 15 Jul
Managed service support key to growth for iWayAfrica
Pan African telecoms operator, Gondwana International Networks (GIN) has announced that its iWayAfrica business will be partnering with managed services company, SevenC Computing to grow its foothold in key Africa territories. »Monday 14 Jul
Is VUCA the answer to a rapidly changing global market?
The VUCA concept is very helpful in closing the gaps between business and IT, says SAP Africa.»Friday 11 Jul
Acer steps up MEA commercial focus
Acer Middle East and Africa is renewing its focus on the region’s commercial market, with new products and services and an enhanced channel strategy.»Friday 11 Jul
Schneider Electric announces winners of Go Green in the City 2014
Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, has announced the winner among the 24 finalists in its global business case challenge, Go Green in the City. »Friday 11 Jul
VMware named a leader in 2014 Magic Quadrant for x86 server virtualization infrastructure
VMware is positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of Gartner’s 2014 Magic Quadrant for x86 Server Virtualization Infrastructure for the fifth year in a row.»Thursday 10 Jul
MTN unveils another Africa first cooling system
MTN has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint by unveiling Africa’s first Concentrating Solar Cooling System that will power its energy-hungry data centres.»Tuesday 8 Jul
CBN starts bank verification number initiative
NIGERIA
The Central Bank of Nigeria has commenced the first phase of the enrolment of bank customers under its Bank Verification Number initiative.»Tuesday 8 Jul
Acer announces management change in EMEA
Acer has announced that Luca Rossi will be appointed president for Acer Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). »Monday 7 Jul
Hospitality losing business due to WiFi
A third of leisure travellers and two-thirds of business guests refuse to return to a venue with unreliable or non-existent Wi-Fi, a new NETGEAR study shows.»Sunday 6 Jul
Widening ICT skills gap: Cause for concern
NIGERIA
Nigeria's FDI gains could be eroded by the widening gap in indigenous skilled ICT manpower, writes Kokumo Goodie.»Saturday 5 Jul
MEA external storage market: the slump before the surge
The Middle East and Africa external storage market may have suffered a marginal 2% year-on-year decline in revenue during the first quarter of 2014, but the downturn can be attributed to an annual quirk in the market, says IDC.»Thursday 3 Jul
Systems of Things: The building blocks of the next internet revolution
We are witnessing a revolution where enterprises will need to build Systems of Things in parallel to Systems of Engagement to harness the Internet of Things, says SAP Africa.»Thursday 3 Jul
Trend Micro announces Nigerian expansion
NIGERIA
Trend Micro has announced that it will be extending its presence into Africa with the opening of offices and the appointment of an official distributor in Nigeria.»Wednesday 2 Jul
Togo anxiously awaits locally-made laptops, smartphones
TOGO
Students, office employees and business people in the West African nation of Togo are anxiously waiting for the first batch of locally-manufactured IT equipment to hit the market.»FEATURED STORY
Widening ICT skills gap: Cause for concernNigeria's FDI gains could be eroded by the widening gap in indigenous skilled ICT manpower, writes Kokumo Goodie.
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How the cloud can power entrepreneurship and urbanisation in AfricaCloud computing is not only fundamentally changing the way business operates, it is also driving a new wave of job creation opportunities, says SAP Africa.