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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 admin 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 admin 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 admin 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 admin 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 admin 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 admin 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 admin 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 admin 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 admin 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 admin 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 admin 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 admin 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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Antony Wachira succeeds Herbert Ocholi as CEO of OLEA Kenya Insurance Solutions

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Bottneuro picks Samsung solution to provide digital diagnostics for diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease

TECNO targets Gen Z with SPARK 10 series, the brand’s high-performance selfie phone

OPPO showcases Find N2 Flip and a series of smart living innovations at MWC 2023

Samsung announces global availability of latest flagship, Galaxy S23 series

Samsung adds new updates to Bixby to boost user experience, performance and capabilities

HMD Global unveils three Nokia smartphones at Mobile World Congress

OPPO takes users one step forward with the fresh dual micro-curved design of the Reno8 T

With 108MP portrait camera and 120Hz curved screen, OPPO Reno8 T 5G unveiled in Kenya

Huawei targets Africa’s residential property market with smart PV solutions

Coca-Cola in co-branding deal with realme for the new collectable smartphone, realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola edition

Samsung East Africa unveils Galaxy S23 series for the premium smartphone segment

Samsung partners with movie director Charlie Kaufman to showcase the Galaxy epic camera experience

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AM Communications in deal with Alfa Destiny to grow footprint in Africa’s PR market

Ogilvy recognised as sub-Sahara Africa’s Most creative agency by WARC

SoftwareOne unveils new brand identity to reflect business transformation

After long stint with Sophos, Jitendra Bulani joins Infopercept as Chief Marketing Officer

After NTV exit, Mark Masai named new PR and Communications director at PMS Group

COVID safety influences choice of travel destination in post-pandemic era

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.

Cybersecurity Bulletin:

Kaspersky shares 3 things to keep in mind to keep data safe during this World Backup Day

Study reveals basic cybersecurity terms not understood by top managers

Kaspersky blocked over 75,000 attacks on IoT devices in Kenya and Nigeria in 2022

Kaspersky uncovers ongoing APT campaign against organisations located in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict area

Kaspersky releases tool for decrypting ransomware used to attack businesses and state institutions

Sophos demonstrates how to make chatgpt a cybersecurity co-pilot

Mother and aunt arrested in Colombia for live streaming child sexual abuse

Kaspersky acquires major stake in Ximi Pro, a container security solutions developer

1-in-2 users feel responsible for protecting their gadgets, with millennials most concerned about security

200,000 new mobile banking Trojan installers, double the figure in 2021, discovered 

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LG Electronics urges Kenyans to adopt eco-friendly air-condition and home appliance solutions

Johannesburg, South Africa, hosts inaugural ETF Conference in Africa

Inaugural Zambia Institutional Investors Forum 2023 set for Lusaka in April 

G. NUSMAS, the Samsung brand’s Avatar, to be face of the Galaxy A-series campaign in East Africa

Catch Lupita Nyong’o in The 355 and Mumbi Maina in The Matrix Resurrections among other stars on Showmax

Registration opens for 2023 AWIEF to be held in Kigali, Rwanda in November

Two families, one man’s secret: Second Family is now streaming on Showmax

Ananse Africa returns to Nairobi to empower fashion creatives with free marketing training session

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Why you need to back up your business

Kaspersky shares 3 things to keep in mind to keep data safe during this World Backup Day

Democratizing healthcare access in Kenya through mobile technology

Fintech is a path to democratised financial services 

Why digital remittance platforms are popular with Kenyans abroad  

Let the sun shine – what the latest homeowners need to know before going solar

What is special about MKV format and how do you open it on a Mac?                                                                                 

Sophos demonstrates how to make chatgpt a cybersecurity co-pilot

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Taxation of mobile money services could slow down financial inclusion gains in Africa

LG Electronics urges Kenyans to adopt eco-friendly air-condition and home appliance solutions

Fez Delivery, a Techstars-backed logistics startup, announces $1 million in new funding

Why you need to back up your business

Finverity raises $5 million equity funding to hire more staff and expand to Kenya, Dubai, and Poland

Nokia G60 5G, built mainly from recycled materials, now available in Kenya from Kshs 53,000

Huawei rallies for cultures and structures that build digital trust in Kenya  

Kaspersky shares 3 things to keep in mind to keep data safe during this World Backup Day

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