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Month: January 2018

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Cisco CCENT 100-105 Exam: All you need to know about this certification

January 31, 2018 Staff Writer 0

If you are considering a career in IT, getting a Cisco certification is a step in the right direction. The CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) credential is the start off point for a successful [c]

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Huawei partners with UnionPay to launch Huawei Pay globally, starting with Russia

January 31, 2018 Staff Writer 0

Huawei has signed a cooperation agreement with UnionPay International with the aim of working together to promote the globalization of Huawei Pay and accelerate its roll-out worldwide to provide a better mobile payment experience for [c]

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Court lifts Francis Wangusi’s suspension from CA after he files petition

January 31, 2018 Staff Writer 0

Suspended boss of the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) Francis Wangusi has been given temporary reprieve after the High Court lifted his three-month suspension by the organisation’s board pending the hearing of a petition he has filed. [c]

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Sophos unveils new version of Intercept X with advanced malware protection features

January 31, 2018 Staff Writer 0

Sophos has announced the availability of Intercept X with malware detection powered by advanced deep learning neural networks. Combined with new active-hacker mitigation, advanced application lockdown, and enhanced ransomware protection, this latest release of the [c]

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Kenya bloggers’ lobby condemns switch off of TV stations, threats to media

January 31, 2018 Staff Writer 0

The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) is alarmed by the blatant disregard of the law in respect to media freedoms and freedom of expression in the country by the Kenyan Government. In a statement issued [c]

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‘DDoS-for-hire services’ played key role in causing dramatic increase in attacks

January 30, 2018 Staff Writer 0

Numerous reports have indicated the rise of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks in 2017. As we now embrace a new year, it is useful to look back and take note of the growing scale [c]

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Africa Data Centres opens 2 new facilities in South Africa due to increasing demand for cloud-based services

January 30, 2018 Staff Writer 0

Africa Data Centres, part of Liquid Telecom, has opened newly-expanded data centre facilities in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. The carrier-neutral SADC Johannesburg and SADC Cape Town will provide cloud service providers, carriers and [c]

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Open Source Software: How did it rise to dominance, and what’s next?

January 30, 2018 Staff Writer 0

By Simon Phipps 20 years ago, in February 1998, the term “open source” was first applied to software. Soon afterwards, the ​Open Source Definition​ was created and the seeds that became the Open Source Initiative (OSI) were sown. [c]

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HydroIQ, a Kenyan-based startup, wins “Startup of the Year Africa 2018” contest

January 30, 2018 Staff Writer 0

HydroIQ, a Kenya-based firm which uses GPS and internet enabled devices plugged into existing water supply systems, homes, business premises and along water distribution network to automatically monitor water use, quality and leakages, has been [c]

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Microsoft targets schools with four new devices from Lenovo and JP

January 30, 2018 Staff Writer 0

Microsoft showcased new Windows 10 and Windows 10 S devices from Lenovo and JP, the addition of new capabilities to its free Office 365 Education software, a new Chemistry update to Minecraft: Education Edition and new mixed [c]

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Kui Kinyanjui to leave Safaricom, join Wikimedia Foundation as VP of Comms

January 30, 2018 Staff Writer 1

Mary-Anne ‘Kui’ Kinyanjui, who has been the head of corporate communications at Safaricom for over 3 years now, is set to leave the firm in March. From Safaricom, Kui is set to join Wikimedia Foundation [c]

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INFOGRAPHIC: The incredible growth of fintech

January 29, 2018 Staff Writer 0

Here’s an infographic titled “The Incredible Growth of Fintech,” which provides an industry overview, investment information, top significant acquisitions as well as interactions with customers as relates to fintech developments globally:

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VIDEO: Nokia’s Cloud Collaboration Hubs to enable operators with cloud strategies

January 27, 2018 Staff Writer 0

Nokia is strengthening its cloud and data center services by opening a Nokia Cloud Collaboration Hub in Singapore. Another hub will be opened in Irving, Texas in February 2018, to be followed by a third [c]

CSR

Smart Communities Coalition seeks to transform refugee settlements through technology

January 27, 2018 Staff Writer 0

Mastercard and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced the launch of a public-private coalition that will bring together technology, solutions and experience from multiple sectors to transform refugee settlements into digitally-connected communities. This commitment delivers [c]

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After partnership with Qualcomm, OPPO set to unveil 5G devices in 2019

January 27, 2018 Staff Writer 0

At the 2018 Qualcomm Technology Day in China, OPPO, a growing international smartphone brand, announced a  partnership with Qualcomm in the “5G Pioneer Initiative” to explore ways toward mobile technology innovations in the 5G era. [c]

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Peter Wachira and Ezinne Uko win Kshs 20.4 million Kwese #GoGettaz contest

January 27, 2018 Staff Writer 0

Peter Wachira of Kenya and Ezinne Uko of Nigeria have emerged as the winners of the Kwese #GoGettaz entrepreneurship contest during the final phase of the competition held in Nairobi on Friday January 26, 2018. The [c]

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Cyberattacks exploiting family-favourite brands rise by 38% over past year

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ESET team analyzes tools from China-aligned TheWizards group, with targets across Asia and the Middle East

Chinese car boom in France: Sophos warns of the risk of data theft

Kaspersky finds leaked Netflix, Roblox and Discord accounts registered on corporate emails

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