Ipsos Kenya has released a new report detailing how the COVID-19 pandemic has led to changes in Kenyans’ lifestyles. The study titled Pulse on Kenyans and COVID-19, shows Kenyans have become more aware of their [c]
Public utility solution providers have been implored to adopt IT systems to plug supply losses. Speaking during the second edition of the Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Management Symposium being hosted by the Kenya Water Institute (KEWI) [c]
By Arlene Nazareth As the amount of connected “things” – vehicles, devices, equipment, sensors – proliferates, organizations continue looking for ways to securely harness the data those things generate. An entire ecosystem dedicated to collecting [c]
IT professionals are very much in demand in today’s ever-evolving technology world. New technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning are now being used by business leaders to develop effective solutions and make our daily [c]
Nowadays when any IT business is global, it is difficult to define which startups are the most successful. That is why we have prepared the list of the most socially important startups you may not [c]
Almost 90% of young respondents in Kenya find the IT area interesting according to a Kaspersky survey conducted by Toluna research agency from April – May 2021. Moreover, 86% of them would like to work [c]
The convergence of network and security means CISOs are now firmly in the spotlight, becoming the new Chief Trust Officer for their organisations. Tris Morgan (top), the Director of Global Advisory at BT, shares his views. [c]
Oracle and Cerner have jointly announced an agreement for Oracle to acquire Cerner through an all-cash tender offer for $95.00 per share, or approximately $28.3 billion in equity value. Cerner is a provider of digital [c]
DevOps is one of the modern IT-related buzzwords. If you work with IT companies, you’ve surely already heard it more than once. But what does it exactly mean? What are the benefits of the DevOps [c]
The business world inevitably reflects the society that surrounds it, as changes in societal norms and evolving cultural values naturally filter into office environments. After all, businesses are composed of people. What’s less obvious is [c]
For over a decade, Vodacom Business has supported DHL Express with the IT infrastructure needed to maintain its leading position within the logistics industry across the African continent. As a business that depends on a [c]
By Hyther Nizam With COVID-19 accelerating the digital transformation of businesses, many organisations were forced to adopt a work-from-home strategy, and customers began to increasingly purchase goods and services online. The outbreak highlighted the critical [c]
Equity Bank Kenya has received two International Standards Certifications – ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 – on IT Service and Information Security Management Systems respectively, cementing its commitment to prioritising customer safety and satisfaction. The two [c]
By Mercy Ndegwa Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are a major driver of economic development, employment creation, supply chain stability and poverty alleviation. According to the World Bank, they represent nine out of ten businesses [c]
The Tech Trailblazers Awards, the first independent global awards program dedicated to enterprise tech startups, has launched three new regional awards spanning the Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). Recognizing a [c]
The July edition of the Africa Frontiers of Innovation panel, hosted by Kenyan broadcast journalist Victoria Rubidari, included Confidence Staveley, the founder of the Cybersafe Foundation, Nigeria; Catherine Muraga, Head of Engineering at Stanbic, Kenya; [c]
More than 50% of IT teams believe that employees have bad security habits. Habits they’ve developed since moving their offices into the home and that put their information, systems and employers at risk. The statistic [c]
Every company requires a viable platform for interacting with existing and potential clients. Businesses have long overseen this crucial operation using a technology known as Customer Relationship Management. However, in the present digital era of cloud computing, CRM [c]
The world is facing an information technology (IT) worker shortage. In fact, the sector currently has a 0% unemployment rate. Businesses are aching for skilled IT workers to help secure and improve their infrastructures. This [c]
Whether it’s navigating outstanding debts or simply staying in touch with loved ones, today’s technology plays an instrumental role in daily life. However, last year there was a disappointing lack of IT support for the [c]
Cybersecurity is managed by a dedicated department among half (58%) of enterprises in the Africa and Middle East (META) region, while only 25% of companies of this size have an in-house Security Operation Center (SOC) [c]
There is a lot of hype about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity. The truth is that the role and potential of AI in security is still evolving and often requires experimentation and [c]
In the early months of the pandemic, organizations had to adapt quickly to meet highly unpredictable changes. For many, cloud was the critical enabler of this new agility and the only way to meet the [c]
The global pandemic has accelerated the need for true digitisation as African customers demand a more seamless digital customer experience from their communications service providers (CSPs), says Pikie Monaheng (pictured), CEO at Amdocs South Africa [c]
Barely 24 hours after a colourful event launching the new brand of Equity BCDC which was presided over by the DRC Minister of Portfolio, with guests including the Ambassadors of Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and [c]
By Tonny Tugee Kenya’s ICT sector has seen a 10.8% average annual growth since 2016, making it one of the fastest-growing tech environments on the continent. This success can be largely attributed to various innovations [c]
An experienced and expert IT support is the pre-requisite for any modern company or firm. The best way to get to it is by hiring an IT support company, an expert one, and reputed like [c]
Information technology may just be the safest field to get into in the years to come. Under the burdens of the coronavirus pandemic, businesses look to IT specialists to smooth hybrid home and office work [c]
According to the new Kaspersky report ‘Investment adjustment: Aligning IT budgets with changing security priorities’, cybersecurity remains a priority for investment among businesses. Its share of IT spending has grown from 23% in 2019 to [c]
The Swedish startup industry is one of the most innovative and bustling tech environments in Europe. Many professionals choose Stockholm as their next career anchor. Does it have an influence on everyday life in the [c]
Worldwide IT spending in the banking and securities sector is expected to decline by nearly 4.7% to $514 billion in 2020, according to Gartner. Spending on devices such as PCs and mobile devices will see [c]
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