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Month: August 2017

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OLX to demo new services and products during BAKE Business meet-up

August 29, 2017 admin 0

As markets get bigger, the demands of consumers to be treated specifically and personally grow louder. OLX, being an online platform where buyers and sellers meet on an online platform, has grown since its inception [c]

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DStv clients to enjoy reduced monthly rates from September as Multichoice slashes charges

August 29, 2017 admin 0

In a bid to ensure that DStv customers get the best international and local channels at affordable prices, MultiChoice Kenya has today – August 29 – announced a significant decrease on DStv subscription prices, effective from [c]

BLOG

Kilimall Exclusives: It’s an Infinix Bonanza with these 3 new smartphones

August 29, 2017 admin 0

By Frankline Kibuacha Infinix Mobile’s new flagship phones, Infinix Note 4 Pro, Infinix Hot 5 and Infinix Hot 5 Lite, are now live and Exclusive on Kilimall! Why is that a big deal? Because, one, there will [c]

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Equity Bank partners with TransUnion to issue credit reports to clients via SMS

August 29, 2017 admin 0

Equitel subscribers can now check their credit status and access reports through an SMS service from international credit bureau, TransUnion. They can now access information on their credit status by texting their name to 212120 [c]

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Showmax app now on Xbox Store: Here’s how to get onto Xbox One

August 29, 2017 admin 0

Showmax has added another way to watch TV shows and movies on demand with no contract and no ads. In addition to having apps for tablets, smartphones, computers, media players and smart TVs, Showmax has [c]

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OLX to use permits to verify businesses advertising on the platform

August 28, 2017 admin 0

Businesses wishing to continue selling electronics on OLX will now be required to produce business permits as part of required documents for their adverts to appear on the site. This is to ensure that only [c]

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Kilimall in exclusive deal to market new Tecno and Infinix smartphones in Kenya

August 28, 2017 admin 0

Online shopping mall, Kilimall, has entered into an exclusive partnership with phone brands Infinix and Tecno. Through the deals, Kilimall will be the sole online seller of Tecno’s newest model, Tecno Spark starting on August [c]

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Huawei working with Safaricom to deploy fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network

August 28, 2017 admin 0

Huawei has announced that it is working with Safaricom to deploy a fibre to the home (FTTH) network. As part of the contract, Safaricom is adopting Huawei’s end-to-end (E2E) FTTH solution to rapidly deploy the [c]

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INTERPOL workshop focuses on how to obtain digital evidence for investigations, prosecutions

August 28, 2017 admin 0

Obtaining digital evidence for use in investigations and prosecutions was the focus of an INTERPOL workshop in Singapore last week. Bringing together some 30 law enforcement investigators, prosecutors and judicial authorities from the 10 Association [c]

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INX-ZA partners with Liquid Telecom to extend internet exchanges in Jo’burg and Cape Town

August 25, 2017 admin 0

INX-ZA announced at the 2017 Africa Peering and Internet Forum (AfPIF) that the Johannesburg Internet Exchange (JINX) has added a fourth data centre node and the Cape Town Internet Exchange (CINX) has been extended to [c]

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ZTE records about 30% rise in half-year profits, spurred by smartphone, mobile network revenues

August 25, 2017 admin 0

ZTE Corporation, a provider of telecoms, enterprise and consumer technology solutions, has reported a 29.8 per cent surge in first-half net profit, spurred by growth in the company’s mobile network and smartphone businesses. Net profit [c]

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Shower toilet adjustable via smartphone app to be showcased on International Toilet Paper Day

August 25, 2017 admin 0

The Romans relied on their fingers. Later, they soaked small sponges in salt water and tied them to a stick. In the Middle Ages, moss, leaves or old rags had to suffice, though wealthier folks [c]

Up&Ap

Up&Ap: Gopher Ogembo, the Nokia loyalist leading the re-introduction of the brand in East Africa

August 25, 2017 admin 0

He was there when ‘Nokia was still Nokia,’ that is when the premier mobile device brand was still owned by the Finnish parent technology firm. He stayed on to steer the brand when it was [c]

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 to hit local market in October, comes with Kshs 10,000 earphones

August 25, 2017 admin 0

Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Note 8 in New York while the launch in Kenya is expected to take place in October. The Galaxy Note 8 features much thinner stylus pen, great camera experience and better [c]

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The Money Fight: You can catch live on SuperSport

August 25, 2017 admin 0

Having taken trash-talking to record levels of excess, top fighters Floyd Mayweather Jnr and Conor McGregor now must back up their wild boasts where it counts – in the ring. This weekend, the pair will [c]

BLOG

If it is not a virus, then what is it?

August 25, 2017 admin 0

By Alex Perekalin Sometimes, Kaspersky Internet Security pops up a window with a yellow frame and informs the user that “not-a-virus” has been detected on the computer. Of course, any curious user would wonder why, if something is not [c]

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Ericsson sues Wiko for copyright infringement, non-payment of licensing fees

August 24, 2017 admin 0

Ericsson has sued smartphone maker Wiko, in the regional courts of Düsseldorf and Mannheim in Germany, for infringement of patents essential for 2G, 3G and 4G cellular technology. The suit, filed on August 14, 2017, also [c]

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INTERPOL training on countering use of social media by terrorists targets North Africa, Middle Eastern countries

August 23, 2017 admin 0

INTERPOL conducted its first specialized training course on techniques to counter the use of social media for terrorist purposes for law enforcement in the Middle East and North Africa to assist member countries in preventing [c]

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ESET discovers new malware, Joao, which targets gamers worldwide

August 23, 2017 admin 0

ESET, a global provider of cyber-security solutions, has discovered a new threat targeting gamers worldwide with backdoor, spying, and DDoS capabilities. Spread via Aeria games published on unofficial websites the sneaky malware named Joao, is [c]

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Clarissa A. Peterson joins Sophos as global head of HR

August 23, 2017 admin 0

Sophos has announced the appointment of Clarissa A. Peterson as Senior VP and Chief HR Officer. Peterson brings Sophos more than 20 years of experience as a senior leader within diverse global organizations. Peterson joins Sophos from [c]

BLOG

Combining the right tools and teaching expertise to transform education

August 23, 2017 admin 0

By Sebuh Haileleul Clive Gibson is making it his business to incorporate technology into his teaching, and reaping the rewards. Gibson teaches physics to 11 to 18 year olds in Dubai, and builds his lessons in [c]

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DStv creates pop-up channel for premium clients ahead of Mayweather – McGregor duel

August 23, 2017 admin 0

DStv customers are in for a massive treat after SuperSport launched a pop-up channel ahead of the “Money Fight” between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. Channel 213 is now available to all DStv customers from [c]

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2 IBM scientists named in MIT Technology Review’s “Innovators Under 35” list

August 21, 2017 admin 0

Two IBM researchers – Dr Abdigani Diriye and Dr Fabian Menges – have been recognized as honorees on the Innovators Under 35 list released on August 16, 2017 by MIT Technology Review. For over a decade, the media [c]

News

Youtap launches QR code solution as it targets Africa and Asia markets

August 21, 2017 admin 0

Youtap, a provider of contactless mobile payments and financial services software, has launched a QR code solution and smartphone apps for mobile money services in Africa and Asia. Youtap’s solution enables customer-initiated or merchant-initiated QR [c]

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Humphrey Odhiambo, CIO East Africa founding editor, returns to his former role

August 21, 2017 admin 0

Veteran business and technology editor Humphrey Odhiambo has rejoined Kommunications Ultimate as the Editor of CIO East Africa magazine. Odhiambo, who also edited now-defunct tech magazines – telecoms and tele.com – in early 2000s was the [c]

Analysis & Features

Fortinet’s health industry solutions receive positive reviews in Gartner Peer Insights

August 21, 2017 admin 0

By Trish Borrmann The healthcare industry requires technology that can keep pace with the speed at which medicine is evolving in order to provide patients with the best possible care. Additionally, this technology must meet HIPAA [c]

BLOG

The Mayweather – McGregor fight: It’s finally going down on Showmax on Sunday, August 27

August 21, 2017 admin 1

If you can perceive it, then you can achieve it. In the same vein, where there’s a will, there’s a way. Or how would you describe the long-awaited fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, [c]

Analysis & Features

6 myths about blockchain and Bitcoin: Debunking effectiveness of the technology

August 21, 2017 admin 0

By Alexey Malanov Blockchain: so cool, what a breakthrough — soon almost everything will be based on blockchain technology. If you bought all of that, then I might just disappoint you. This article will discuss [c]

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Sophos named overall winner at CRN’s 2017 Annual Report Card awards

August 20, 2017 admin 0

Sophos has been named as the “Overall Winner” in the Network Security category of CRN’s 2017 Annual Report Card (ARC) awards program, winning all three sub-categories for the second year in a row. In addition, Kris Hagerman, [c]

Analysis & Features

Masoko – Is Safaricom really ready to hit the e-market?

August 20, 2017 admin 0

It currently controls over 70 per cent of the country’s mobile telephony market. Its subscribers also account for almost 75 per cent of the mobile internet users in the country. And last but not least, [c]

BLOG

Online security: Staying safe in 2018 and beyond

August 19, 2017 admin 0

By Sarah Pike  Now that the Internet is a commodity, a familiar and ever-present resource, lots of people have gotten casual about its dangers. Others — kids — never knew a time without websites at [c]

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Joel Chacha, the GM and Chief Strategist at Tell-Em, named among judges for 2023 PRWeek Global Awards

Friends and advice greatly determine people’s purchase decisions. Not Influencers.

Ogilvy in deal with Savannah Labs to develop Web3.0 solutions for brands and marketers in Africa

Idea Hive taps Muruiki Murunge as MD as it expands operations into East Africa

Ogilvy PR picks Rahul Titus to head new Business Influence unit

Ogilvy Africa wins Statue at London International Awards, a first for a Kenya-based PR firm

East Africa PR Week set for Mombasa County, Kenya, in mid-November

Lesso Lessons, a Roto Tanks project, wins 3 prizes at Loeries Africa and Middle East Grand Prix

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Cybersecurity Bulletin:

Almost 50% of cryptocurrency users fear losing money due to volatility, and no longer use digital currencies

ChatGPT: The impact will be social, not technical

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Staff in Africa, Middle East, and Turkey fear that a cyberattack may disrupt robotised production for weeks

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StrongPity APT group’s espionage campaign targets Android users with trojanized Telegram app

BlueNoroff, an APT actor, adopts new malware techniques under guise of VC funds as it renews attacks

Sophos ranks top in the Omdia Universe report for comprehensive XDR solutions

Despite being prone to cyberattacks, employees believe robots can control city transport and logistics

Five healthy digital habits for 2023 from Kaspersky

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With Africa set to become next global tech hub, here’s what it could mean for industries across the board

AVA to assemble BasiGo’s electric-powered buses for Nairobi PSV operators

mTek partners with Kyosk.app and Fin Africa to offer digital insurance services to over 100,000 retail outlets

AFEX names new management changes as it expands operations to Uganda

Kenya Association of Music Producers granted CMO license by KECOBO

LG rolls out color changing fridge with upto 190,000 possible color combinations

Almost 50% of cryptocurrency users fear losing money due to volatility, and no longer use digital currencies

Top 5 data privacy trends that will rule 2023

Epson partners with dry Fibre Technologies to create designer recycled clothes

Kenyan fintech Kyanda Africa among 11 startups picked for Cohort 3 of Africa Startup Initiative Program




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