COMPUTING
Cisco: the ICT behind the Commonwealth Games
240km of fibre underpins the most connected Games ever to a wealth of bandwidth, says Cisco. Read More
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Biometrics in retail expected to boom
The use of biometrics in retail is expected to increase dramatically, says Ideco.
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Samsung to open TV manufacturing plant in SA
Samsung Electronics South Africa announced its plan to open a television manufacturing plant in The Dube ...
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Ghana to benefit from Solar Powered Internet School project
Ghana is soon to benefit from Samsung's Solar Powered Internet School project, which is taking ...
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Friday 25 Jul
Schneider Electric introduces Smart-UPS fifth generation range to Southern Africa
Schneider Electric has announced that two next-generation models of its Smart-UPS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units are now available locally.»Wednesday 23 Jul
Environmentalists welcome improved technology
BOTSWANA
Participants in a recent Monitoring For Environment and Security in Africa (MESA) conference in Botswana were upbeat about the new technologies that MESA is harnessing. »Tuesday 22 Jul
PC & console games revenues decline
Global revenues from PC and console games will decline from $46.5bn this year to $41bn by 2019, but will continue to account for over 50% of industry revenues, says new research.»Monday 21 Jul
Cognisant Computing one of the strongest forces in consumer IT
Cognisant computing — the next phase of the personal cloud movement — will become one of the strongest forces in consumer-focused IT, according to Gartner.»Monday 21 Jul
First Pan-African Women in Tech virtual meetup in August
GHANA
The first ever pan-African Women in Tech meet up will take place as a virtual event in August, supported by simultaneous live viewing events in Uganda, South Africa and Ghana.»Friday 18 Jul
Kenya inaugurates USAC
KENYA
Kenya’s new Universal Service Advisory Council (USAC) has been inaugurated by the Cabinet Secretary, Information, Communications and Technology. »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). »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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