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Africa stories - Page 27

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Mindtree launches blockchain-powered solution for banks
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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blockchain
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The solution uses Hyperledger fabric blockchain to enable financial institutions to facilitate both debit and credit payments, faster.
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DNS amplification attacks increase 1000% since last year - Nexusguard
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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ddos
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nexusguard
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dns attacks
Enterprise networks and communications service providers (CSPs) need attack mitigation as DNS patch adoption creates new threats.
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Apple Arcade & Apple TV+ want you glued to your screen
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Whether you’re into films, TV shows, documentaries or gaming, Apple is certainly pulling out all the stops to tempt people in a market that’s spoilt for choice.
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Avaya to showcase latest AI-powered applications at GITEX 2019
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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Avaya will unveil their latest AI-powered applications, highlighting cutting-edge advancements in AI and collaboration tech, at GITEX Technology Week 2019.
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Kenyan ICT provider first in Africa to embrace Open Compute Project
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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hyperscale
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healthtech
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cloud services
Atlancis Technologies pioneers OCP use in African ICT, enhancing innovation for its cloud platform, Servannah.
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AR 'Live View' navigation is coming to Google Maps
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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google
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google maps
Live View will allow those travelling on foot around cities to navigate streets a little easier with turn-by-turn navigation.
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UPS market continues to grow due to need for hardware uptime
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Transparency Market Research (TMR) predicts that the global UPS market will grow at a respectable CAGR of 7.8% over the period between 2018 and 2026.
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Cambridge startup celebrates 10 years in the business
Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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martech
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hybrid & remote work
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software development
A student flat in leafy Waikato town of Cambridge started as the home of a software startup called Rocketspark.
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EkkoSense appoints new CFO
Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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dcim
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job moves
Data centre solutions specialist EkkoSense welcomes Pete Le Noury as its new chief operations and chief financial officer.
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Trintech financial solutions see strong growth across APAC
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
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healthtech
Financial software provider Trintech is expanding globally, with a 60% increase in sales for the first half of 2019.
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Discord between execs and IT holding back digital transformation efforts
Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
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digital transformation
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cto
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it departments
Lack of collaboration and strategic ownership is hindering digital transformation efforts, says NTT report. Only 11% are satisfied with leaders driving change.
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The dark side of apps: Security threats on the rise
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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edr
Security threats targeting mobile devices are increasing, with one security firm citing the large number of users as a key reason.
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Instalment service provider PartPay acquired by Australian player Zip
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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bnpl
The acquisition gives Zip exposure to four key geographies – New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States and South Africa.
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Five ways to use Google Earth to explore the world
Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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edutech
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e-learning
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google
Google Earth has a few new nifty features to take users on an exploration of culture, language, nature, weather, and remote locations.
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Digital Realty welcomes EMEA managing director
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital realty
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data centre maintenance / management
Digital Realty has appointed Jeffrey Tapley as the permanent EMEA managing director, solidifying his role in leading their regional operations from London.
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Lack of C-suite and IT teams collaboration holding back DX - NTT
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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digital transformation
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it management
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report
A lack of collaboration between C-suite and IT teams is hampering digital transformation efforts, says NTT's 2019 Digital Means Business Report.
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Nintex bolstered by independent security report
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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apm
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risk & compliance
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low-code
Nintex Workflow Cloud’s security controls are up to scratch, with not one single instance where a security control wasn’t working, or not in place.
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AI for Good: DataRobot launches new programme to empower non-profits
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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robots
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ai
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ai models
AI for Good: Powered by DataRobot will see DataRobot collaborate with up to 10 organisations in 2019 to develop automated machine learning applications.
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Gartner names Automation Anywhere Leader in RPA
Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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rpa
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healthtech
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gartner magic quadrant
Automation Anywhere named a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for RPA Software, highlighting its extensive reach and growing influence in the RPA market.
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Three Aussie partners win Nintex awards for RPA
Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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partner programmes
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rpa
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apm
Three Australian companies—Empired, Sharing Minds, and Antares—win prestigious Nintex awards for exceptional RPA achievements, celebrated at Microsoft Inspire.