tech + telecom highlights
By Timo Jokiaho As technology evolves towards containers and cloud-native architectures and applications, there are key architectural considerations for communications service providers (CSPs) to address 5G is accelerating deployments of edge computing, as communications service…
Despite significant strides in the telecom industry, which have been made in terms of technology and reach, the spread of network connection in rural areas around the world, remain the last frontier for the telecom…
Global security experts and decision makers unpack the state of cybersecurity culture in Africa November 11, 2020. This date marks the return of the successful and virtual Africa Cyber Security Culture Conference, an event that…
Infinidat une fuerzas con VMware para aportar seguridad a los entornos de IoT • Ambas firmas ponen a disposición de sus clientes una nueva solución integral para centros de datos definida por software para abordar…
HUAWEI now offers safe and contactless digital payment options with the launch of Mondia Pay on HUAWEI Mobile Services (HMS) • Huawei, in cooperation with digital payment entity, Mondia Pay, now offers Direct Carrier Billing…
New report outlines how pay-TV service providers can build resilient response tactics to effectively manage subscribers, content delivery and engagement in the face of COVID-19 • Real-time forecasting models and workflow capabilities help decision-makers shape…
Security systems are only as successful as the people who sit behind them • In May 2020, the personal records of more than 24 million South Africans and nearly 794,000 companies were handed over to someone impersonating…
As more organisations accelerate their digital innovation initiatives, their evolving infrastructure exposes them to new security risks • Fortinet will host its first Africa Virtual Security Day on 16 September 2020, bringing to pan-African CEOs,…
Kaspersky analysis has revealed that phishing attacks are becoming increasingly more targeted. A number of new tricks have also been found - from HR dismissal emails to attacks disguised as delivery notifications. As a result…
Under suspicion: 25% of Nigerian parents find something in their child's social media account potentially dangerous • 34% state their child has seen or listened to something that seemed suspicious to them, be that videos…
TrustCloud VideoID es la tecnología de video identificación que utiliza la plataforma MiCertificado.com, que desde hace unos días gestiona la obtención de certificados digitales de miles de ciudadanos que necesitan realizar trámites administrativos con las…
Security, risk, data loss, and legislation. These are the primary concerns listed by organisations and government institutions when asked why they are reluctant to move to the cloud. It is the perennial debate – will…
Tanzania’s leading digital lifestyle company, Tigo Tanzania, launched a service that allows all Tigo Pesa customers to send and receive cash on their mobile money wallets from M-PESA in Kenya, MTN in Uganda and MTN…
In 2019, 773,943 users of Kaspersky solutions globally were attacked by banking Trojans. Of those users, a third (35.1%) were in the corporate sector. African countries were affected too: almost every hundredth user (varying from…
Genesys helps organisations manage increased customer service demands through remote workforces during COVID-19 pandemic • Rapid Response offer gives organisations free cloud contact centre solution deployed in 48 hours, plus no premiums for volume spikes…
#Fakehunter – world's largest anti-infodemic system has launched • The Polish Press Agency and GovTech Polska (Polish Prime Minister's Office) have released the #FakeHunter web application – a new tool to combat disinformation about COVID-19.…