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[Column] Tonny Tugee: Education and cloud technology in Kenya – the key to a competitive edge

A fundamental building block in ensuring the success of not only a country, but each citizen, is education. Our journey…

Photo of [Column] Nick Durrant: New business opportunities with data analytics

TechTrendsKE2 weeks ago

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[Column] Nick Durrant: New business opportunities with data analytics

Data driven organisations are in a better position to make better strategic decisions to increase operational efficiencies, improve customer satisfaction…

Photo of [Column] Francis Wainaina: Harnessing the Power of Cloud Computing in Kenya

TechTrendsKE3 weeks ago

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[Column] Francis Wainaina: Harnessing the Power of Cloud Computing in Kenya

The topic of cloud computing has been doing the rounds for quite some time now, and businesses have been flooded…

Photo of [Column] Amrote Abdella: How investing in digital infrastructure can make the difference to Africa’s economic recovery

TechTrendsKE4 weeks ago

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[Column] Amrote Abdella: How investing in digital infrastructure can make the difference to Africa’s economic recovery

Africa faces many challenges on its path to becoming a global economic competitor. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on…

Photo of [Column] Francis Wainaina: The New Business Debate – Cloud Vs Security

TechTrendsKEAugust 19, 2020

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[Column] Francis Wainaina: The New Business Debate – Cloud Vs Security

2020 has been a year that will forever mark a dramatic spike in global corporate cloud adoption. Connecting employees to…

Photo of [Column] Amir Kanaan: The role of AI and machine learning in cybersecurity

TechTrendsKEAugust 17, 2020

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[Column] Amir Kanaan: The role of AI and machine learning in cybersecurity

If artificial intelligence (AI) is the practice of trying to make machines become more humanlike, machine learning (ML) is one…

Photo of [Column] Mark Walker: Defining the Digitally Determined

TechTrendsKEAugust 12, 2020

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[Column] Mark Walker: Defining the Digitally Determined

Digital has become so commonplace as a term that it has almost lost its value. It is all digital. Digital…

Photo of Peter Mackenzie: Five signs you’re about to be attacked

TechTrendsKEAugust 6, 2020

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Peter Mackenzie: Five signs you’re about to be attacked

Whenever we work with ransomware victims, we spend some time looking back through our telemetry records that span the previous…

Photo of [Column] Andrew Bourne: Onsite and remote – taking a best-of-both-worlds approach to your business operations

TechTrendsKEAugust 6, 2020

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[Column] Andrew Bourne: Onsite and remote – taking a best-of-both-worlds approach to your business operations

Companies around the globe have had to adopt remote working in a short period of time. Some have thrived and…

Photo of [Column] Chester Wisniewski: Why ransomware is just not a passing fad

TechTrendsKEAugust 6, 2020

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[Column] Chester Wisniewski: Why ransomware is just not a passing fad

We are only 5 weeks away from the anniversary of the birth of modern ransomware, Sept. 5, 2013. I mark…

Photo of [Column] Patrick Ndegwa: Unlocking the Value of Mobile Connectivity in Kenya

TechTrendsKEAugust 3, 2020

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[Column] Patrick Ndegwa: Unlocking the Value of Mobile Connectivity in Kenya

Advancing far more quickly than other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya has seen a rapid expansion of the adoption of…

Photo of [Column] Soromfe Uzomah: How global disruption can have local implications

TechTrendsKEJuly 24, 2020

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[Column] Soromfe Uzomah: How global disruption can have local implications

The global impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had not only on public health, but on business, cannot be underestimated.…

Photo of [Column] Andrew Bourne: It’s time to get serious about user data

TechTrendsKEJuly 20, 2020

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[Column] Andrew Bourne: It’s time to get serious about user data

Over the past few years, tech-savvy customers and younger, more dynamic, employees have forced businesses in all sectors to completely…

Photo of [Column] Jack Ngare: Organisations need to think critically about digital skills for the new world order

TechTrendsKEJuly 10, 2020

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[Column] Jack Ngare: Organisations need to think critically about digital skills for the new world order

More than ever before, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the place of technology and elevated the need for employees to…

Photo of [Column] Hybrid cloud to continue dominating the South African landscape

TechTrendsKEJuly 8, 2020

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[Column] Hybrid cloud to continue dominating the South African landscape

While globally, 80% of organisations are predicted to migrate toward cloud , hosting and colocation services by 2025, Sean Hackett,…

Photo of [Column] Technology has the potential to transform Kenya’s agricultural sector

TechTrendsKEJuly 1, 2020

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[Column] Technology has the potential to transform Kenya’s agricultural sector

Kenya’s agriculture sector has grown by 4.8% annually since 2012 with its share of GDP at 33% as of 2016.…

Photo of [Column] Africa, The disconnected continent

TechTrendsKEJune 30, 2020

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[Column] Africa, The disconnected continent

The world has been caught off guard. The pandemic. It is in every conversation, sits at every board room table…

Photo of [Opinion] Restriction on the use of U.S technology and its impact on the tech ecosystem

TechTrendsKEJune 29, 2020

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[Opinion] Restriction on the use of U.S technology and its impact on the tech ecosystem

Day by day, our lives become more digital. We use digital technology in everything from cooking to communications. As the…

Photo of [Column] Time to rethink your approach towards password change

TechTrendsKEJune 23, 2020

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[Column] Time to rethink your approach towards password change

Until a few years ago, everyone received advice to change passwords on a regular and frequent basis, just because it…

Photo of Top business tools for effective remote working

TechTrendsKEJune 9, 2020

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Top business tools for effective remote working

With social distancing measures likely to remain strictly in place for the foreseeable future as we seek to contain the…

Photo of Nokia Phones Nail it on Software and You Should Care

Alvin WanjalaJune 6, 2020

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Nokia Phones Nail it on Software and You Should Care

HMD, the maker of Nokia Phones has been on the roll in the past few years trying to resurrect the…

Photo of [Column] The Role of Emerging Technologies in the World of Work

TechTrendsKEJune 1, 2020

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[Column] The Role of Emerging Technologies in the World of Work

The future of work has been a topic on the minds of business owners across the world for years. Terms…

Photo of [Column] Never Normal is the New Normal: A supply chain perspective

TechTrendsKEJune 1, 2020

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[Column] Never Normal is the New Normal: A supply chain perspective

Disruptions can come in many sizes. From those smaller, everyday disruptions of machines going down, unexpected orders, suppliers missing, or shorting…

Photo of Affordability of Smartphones Crucial in COVID-19 Fight

TechTrendsKEMay 31, 2020

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Affordability of Smartphones Crucial in COVID-19 Fight

The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced how important connectivity is in the modern world. As it has become more challenging to…

Photo of [Column] The value of risk and business agility and how it impacts cloud costs

TechTrendsKEMay 21, 2020

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[Column] The value of risk and business agility and how it impacts cloud costs

At a time when cost control has never been more important, Andrew Cruise, managing director, Routed, says that many businesses…

Photo of [Column] Productivity tools can reduce productivity

TechTrendsKEMay 17, 2020

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[Column] Productivity tools can reduce productivity

Ironically, apps that are supposed to help productivity usually result in huge inefficiencies because valuable time is wasted organising work…

Photo of Covid and Effective Data Management in IT

TechTrendsKEMay 11, 2020

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Covid and Effective Data Management in IT

Information technology’s speed of evolution offers vast opportunities for all. Managers within the IT environment face a particularly unique challenge;…

Photo of [Column] The new normal calls for leadership with a human touch (virtually)

TechTrendsKEMay 11, 2020

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[Column] The new normal calls for leadership with a human touch (virtually)

In recent years, working from home has been a perk for some. Suddenly it became an imperative for many, as…

Photo of [Column] Making data relevant to the business

TechTrendsKEMay 7, 2020

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[Column] Making data relevant to the business

It’s true, business intelligence (BI) tools and hype slipped sadly into the Gartner Trough of Disillusionment in 2012. It is also true…

Photo of [Column] Coping with COVID-19: The Role of the ICT Industry During a Pandemic

TechTrendsKEMay 6, 2020

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[Column] Coping with COVID-19: The Role of the ICT Industry During a Pandemic

As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, the toll on human life is growing exponentially. The impact…

Photo of Practice a Lot with Exam Dumps to Ace Your Microsoft 70-744 Test on the First Try

TechTrendsKEMay 5, 2020

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Practice a Lot with Exam Dumps to Ace Your Microsoft 70-744 Test on the First Try

Microsoft 70-744, Securing Windows Server 2016, is aimed at those individuals who want to build a career in the domain…

Photo of A Less Expensive, More Powerful iPhone Is More Welcome

Alvin WanjalaApril 20, 2020

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A Less Expensive, More Powerful iPhone Is More Welcome

Last week Apple introduced a new iPhone, which is not only cheap but also small in size. At just 4.7inches,…

Photo of Staying connected in a crisis: How emerging technology and data can reduce the impact of a pandemic

TechTrendsKEApril 9, 2020

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Staying connected in a crisis: How emerging technology and data can reduce the impact of a pandemic

The world is facing a once in a generation crisis, its scale matched only by the Spanish Flu pandemic of…

Photo of Capitalizing on AI to minimize on energy in minimalist living

TechTrendsKEMarch 26, 2020

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Capitalizing on AI to minimize on energy in minimalist living

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence, such…

Photo of Drastic Measures Taken By The Internet To Avoid Breaking Down During Covid-19 Crisis

Alvin WanjalaMarch 25, 2020

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Drastic Measures Taken By The Internet To Avoid Breaking Down During Covid-19 Crisis

The coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak is driving the world crazy. Due to the increased number of work from home individuals, internet…

Photo of Less is more with innovative technology

TechTrendsKEMarch 24, 2020

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Less is more with innovative technology

In a hugely tech driven world, it has become more evident that device companies have to incorporate and augment technology…

Photo of Coronavirus: Only connected businesses will succeed

TechTrendsKEMarch 24, 2020

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Coronavirus: Only connected businesses will succeed

The disrupted business environment, as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, has made it essential to provide everyone in…

Photo of Coronavirus: Here’s How To Clean Your Phone Properly

Alvin WanjalaMarch 18, 2020

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Coronavirus: Here’s How To Clean Your Phone Properly

The coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) continues its tour, and has, unfortunately, made it to over 100 countries around the world. Kenya has…

Photo of Are you working at home due to coronavirus? Secure yourself with these few tips

Nixon KanaliMarch 17, 2020

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Are you working at home due to coronavirus? Secure yourself with these few tips

Many if not most organisations have already crossed the “working from home”, or at least the “working while on the…

Photo of Safaricom’s AI Chatbot Zuri Brings A One-Stop Support Desk On WhatsApp

Alvin WanjalaMarch 16, 2020

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Safaricom’s AI Chatbot Zuri Brings A One-Stop Support Desk On WhatsApp

Safaricom’s AI Chatbot Zuri is a hell of a kind. The telco is the only one in the country with…

Photo of [Column] 5G security is all-important for governments

TechTrendsKEMarch 16, 2020

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[Column] 5G security is all-important for governments

The 5G revolution is about to flip us from a society that “uses networks” to one that “runs on networks”.…

Photo of The Road To 5G: Understanding What’s New With The Next-Gen Network

Nixon KanaliMarch 10, 2020

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The Road To 5G: Understanding What’s New With The Next-Gen Network

In 2019, 5G came to the world. In 2020, it’s going mainstream, and bringing with it an entirely new mobile…

Photo of Safaricom New PostPay plans – How to join and everything you need to know

Nixon KanaliMarch 6, 2020

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Safaricom New PostPay plans – How to join and everything you need to know

Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom finally rolled out new PostPay plans for its consumers. Unlike previously, the new packages have been…

Photo of [Column] Connectivity a bedrock for riding the fourth industrial revolution wave

TechTrendsKEMarch 6, 2020

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[Column] Connectivity a bedrock for riding the fourth industrial revolution wave

There can be little doubt that the much-touted Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is underway, to the extent that this latest…

Photo of Windows Servers Still Matter! Know All About Them and Pass Microsoft’s 70-740 Exam with Exam Dumps

TechTrendsKEFebruary 28, 2020

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Windows Servers Still Matter! Know All About Them and Pass Microsoft’s 70-740 Exam with Exam Dumps

The Favorite Pick When Microsoft was founded, they never tried to enter a popularity contest. But they sure seem to…

Photo of Clarity within the cloud: How AR and smartphones will change collaboration forever

TechTrendsKEFebruary 19, 2020

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Clarity within the cloud: How AR and smartphones will change collaboration forever

A fundamental transformation is underway thanks to Augmented Reality which is altering enterprise communications, logistics, manufacturing, product design, analytics, field…

Photo of [Column] Beware: Gender-based cybercrime

TechTrendsKEFebruary 19, 2020

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[Column] Beware: Gender-based cybercrime

Recent South African news reports have reflected an influx of gender-based crimes targeting women. Heartbreaking and harrowing accounts have flooded…

Photo of [Column] Mobile Lending – Non-traditional data in credit decision making

TechTrendsKEFebruary 18, 2020

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[Column] Mobile Lending – Non-traditional data in credit decision making

Retail lending in Kenya has taken a unique path. It has skipped some stages typical for developed markets and climbed…

Photo of Data: Africa’s “new blood”, rather than the “new oil”

TechTrendsKEFebruary 18, 2020

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Data: Africa’s “new blood”, rather than the “new oil”

Data protection and privacy regulation in most, or even all, African countries are often less mature – particularly when compared…

Photo of [Column] Mastering the complexity of multicloud in 2020

TechTrendsKEFebruary 12, 2020

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[Column] Mastering the complexity of multicloud in 2020

As enterprises’ demands look set to continue maturing in 2020, they are better able to distinguish between cloud platforms and…

Photo of [Column] Achieving digital ecosystems in rural Africa remains a challenge

TechTrendsKEFebruary 7, 2020

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[Column] Achieving digital ecosystems in rural Africa remains a challenge

Creating digital ecosystems in rural areas requires collaboration with local suppliers if long-term success is to be achieved. This is…

Photo of [Column] There’s not enough women-led tech startups – and it’s costing us all

TechTrendsKEJanuary 30, 2020

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[Column] There’s not enough women-led tech startups – and it’s costing us all

Africa’s technology startup scene is vibrant – and growing fast. There are currently over 640 active technology hubs across the…

Photo of [Column] Is your personal data safe?

TechTrendsKEJanuary 29, 2020

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[Column] Is your personal data safe?

We share a lot more information in the digital world than we used to. Businesses, organisations, close family, friends and…

Photo of [Column] Stay ahead of those data security woes

TechTrendsKEJanuary 27, 2020

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[Column] Stay ahead of those data security woes

The very factors that have helped to make Kenya such a motivated and major African player in the Digital Age…

Photo of [Column] How fintechs are making Africa a leading global Innovation Hub

TechTrendsKEJanuary 24, 2020

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[Column] How fintechs are making Africa a leading global Innovation Hub

In a continent where over 60% of the adult population is unbanked and the financial sector is considerably underdeveloped, fintech…

Photo of New Mobile App Trends That Will Help Businesses Succeed In 2020

Nixon KanaliJanuary 15, 2020

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New Mobile App Trends That Will Help Businesses Succeed In 2020

Mobile apps are reshaping all industries and business leaders need to quickly adopt the latest mobile app trends in order…

Photo of [Column] Artificial Intelligence gaining grounds in Africa?

TechTrendsKEJanuary 14, 2020

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[Column] Artificial Intelligence gaining grounds in Africa?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings a whole new dimension to the drive for customer intimacy. The convenience customers experience weighs heavier…

Photo of Four ways fintech is changing international money transfer space

TechTrendsKENovember 28, 2019

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Four ways fintech is changing international money transfer space

According to recent data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), diaspora inflows in the country rose to Ksh30.4 billion…

Photo of [Column] Next-generation cloud eliminates pain points for Kenyan business

TechTrendsKENovember 8, 2019

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[Column] Next-generation cloud eliminates pain points for Kenyan business

In addition to experiencing our new brand look in person, business leaders who attended the recent Oracle Modern Cloud Day in Nairobi…

Photo of [Column] Technological disruption looming for Africa’s data network market

TechTrendsKEOctober 28, 2019

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[Column] Technological disruption looming for Africa’s data network market

Sometimes a disruptive technology can loiter for a while, before it changes everything. Yet change it will bring, because nothing…

Photo of [Column] Cloud is the future of payroll

TechTrendsKEOctober 24, 2019

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[Column] Cloud is the future of payroll

Cloud technologies are becoming more popular than ever before, with research from RightScale revealing that some 94% of organisations are…

Photo of How to Launch your Startup in a College

TechTrendsKEOctober 22, 2019

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How to Launch your Startup in a College

Your college years are the best time to launch a startup because it ensures you have feet to stand on…

Photo of [Column] How cloud-based AI enables modernisation of business

TechTrendsKEOctober 18, 2019

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[Column] How cloud-based AI enables modernisation of business

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is proving to be a key technology in delivering improved customer experience and exceeding customer expectations. It…

Photo of [Column] Tips for safer online transactions on your smartphone

TechTrendsKEOctober 15, 2019

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[Column] Tips for safer online transactions on your smartphone

Internet-enabled devices like Laptops, Tablets and Smartphones have increased online transactions. From easily transferring money, to placing orders with online…

Photo of [Column] Why it’s the right time for a career in cybersecurity

TechTrendsKESeptember 30, 2019

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[Column] Why it’s the right time for a career in cybersecurity

The cybersecurity landscape is a battle zone. War is being fought on every front, from email to firewalls to personnel…

Photo of LG’s ThinQ AI, 5G Technology and SmartThinQTM App Offers Limitless Opportunities

TechTrendsKESeptember 30, 2019

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LG’s ThinQ AI, 5G Technology and SmartThinQTM App Offers Limitless Opportunities

Watching movies gives you the impression that the future of technology is far-fetched, but the reality is it has arrived.…

Photo of KaiOS devices were meant to be cheaper, not until Nokia confirmed otherwise

Alvin WanjalaSeptember 24, 2019

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KaiOS devices were meant to be cheaper, not until Nokia confirmed otherwise

Feature phones have been so doomed since the first smartphone broke the unimaginable barriers that could have not been possible…

Photo of [Column] Secure digital control

TechTrendsKESeptember 17, 2019

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[Column] Secure digital control

The world is fast embracing the technology and potential of emergent solutions such as the Internet of Things (IoT), automation…

Photo of Why Using a Password Manager is Vital in this Day and Age

TechTrendsKESeptember 16, 2019

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Why Using a Password Manager is Vital in this Day and Age

Facebook is in the middle of an ongoing privacy-related scandal: the exposure of hundreds of millions of passwords online. This is…

Photo of How to Make the Most of Social Media When Looking for a New Job

TechTrendsKESeptember 11, 2019

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How to Make the Most of Social Media When Looking for a New Job

Today, social media is about much more than simply being social. From its humble beginnings as an innovative way to…

Photo of [Column] Potential of 5G in Africa

TechTrendsKESeptember 4, 2019

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[Column] Potential of 5G in Africa

Africa is as capable of embracing the huge potential of this technology as the rest of the world, even within…

Photo of [Column] Tearing down barriers for the growth of African rural e-commerce

TechTrendsKEAugust 28, 2019

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[Column] Tearing down barriers for the growth of African rural e-commerce

The rise and growth of e-commerce in the world and primarily in Africa has created a lot of business opportunities,…

Photo of [Column] The Platform – tomorrows new economic sector

TechTrendsKEAugust 28, 2019

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[Column] The Platform – tomorrows new economic sector

Digitalisation is constant. We see it in the continuous innovative disruption across the globe. This progressive phenomenon has succeeded in…

Photo of [Column] The new revolution every business should talk about

TechTrendsKEAugust 13, 2019

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[Column] The new revolution every business should talk about

Just as telephones and cars changed how we work and play, 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is ushering in a new…

Photo of Understanding Mobile Wallets in Africa

Nixon KanaliAugust 8, 2019

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Understanding Mobile Wallets in Africa

The demand for mobile wallets is really high these days, especially in Africa. A mobile wallet (also called digital wallet)…

Photo of [Column] Fintechs are disrupting the local traditional remittance market

Nixon KanaliAugust 8, 2019

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[Column] Fintechs are disrupting the local traditional remittance market

Data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows that diaspora inflows in the country rose to Ksh30.4 billion ($295.3…

Photo of How to choose the right insurance company that suits your needs

TechTrendsKEAugust 7, 2019

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How to choose the right insurance company that suits your needs

If you’re an individual or a company looking for ways to insure your property, or even health, choosing an insurance…

Photo of [Column] Seven Best Practices for Securing the Public Cloud

Nixon KanaliAugust 7, 2019

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[Column] Seven Best Practices for Securing the Public Cloud

The simplicity and cost-effectiveness of the public cloud have led more and more organizations to take advantage of Amazon Web…

Photo of Feminist Tech Exchange (FTX) : The Magic of Storytelling Through Podcasting

Cecilia MaunduAugust 5, 2019

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Feminist Tech Exchange (FTX) : The Magic of Storytelling Through Podcasting

The Feminist Tech Exchange safety reboot modules podcasts. The month is August, the year is 2018, I am in Nepal…

Photo of [Column] Why Cloud Hasn’t Had a Big Impact on Business Intelligence

Nixon KanaliAugust 5, 2019

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[Column] Why Cloud Hasn’t Had a Big Impact on Business Intelligence

Although the notion of network-based computing stems right back to the 1960s, the modern term “cloud computing” arose in the…

Photo of [Column] The fourth industrial revolution could spark a wave of small business innovation in East Africa

TechTrendsKEAugust 1, 2019

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[Column] The fourth industrial revolution could spark a wave of small business innovation in East Africa

As a business owner, you may have seen technology and business publications use the term ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ and ‘Industry…

Photo of Cloud, an essential component for every African business

Nixon KanaliJuly 26, 2019

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Cloud, an essential component for every African business

Cloud computing has been in existence for almost two decades now helping businesses stay secure from cyber threats. The technology…

Photo of [Column] Data sovereignty in Africa, why you should care

TechTrendsKEJuly 26, 2019

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[Column] Data sovereignty in Africa, why you should care

African businesses are currently making massive investments in things like machine learning and artificial intelligence tools and are using cloud…

Photo of [Column] There’s a need for more disruption in Africa’s tech scene

TechTrendsKEJuly 23, 2019

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[Column] There’s a need for more disruption in Africa’s tech scene

For most people living outside Africa, they imagine the continent as the home of poverty, corruption, internet fraud, infrastructure deficit,…

Photo of [Column] Data and AI’s Advantage in Improving Customer Experience for Telcos

TechTrendsKEJuly 19, 2019

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[Column] Data and AI’s Advantage in Improving Customer Experience for Telcos

Telcos are most successful when customers feel as though their operator truly understands them. Data is the key to building…

Photo of [Column] Passing the Torch to the Millennial Generation

TechTrendsKEJuly 10, 2019

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[Column] Passing the Torch to the Millennial Generation

There was a time during the tumultuous 60s and 70s that the younger generation was admonished to “never trust anyone…

Photo of LG’s Innovative Home Solutions Designed for a Sustainable Future

Alvin WanjalaJuly 5, 2019

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LG’s Innovative Home Solutions Designed for a Sustainable Future

LG Electronics has been pioneering to a sustainable future with innovating home solutions in terms of appliances and gadgets. LG,…

Photo of [Column] Digital Transformation’s growing attack surface

TechTrendsKEJuly 5, 2019

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[Column] Digital Transformation’s growing attack surface

Traditional business models need to be reimagined as digital transformation continues to enable businesses to innovate and find new ways…

Photo of [Column] How to catch the attention of your future investor

TechTrendsKEJune 21, 2019

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[Column] How to catch the attention of your future investor

What would you do if you were given free money for your business? Grants give the beneficiaries peace of mind…

Photo of LG Electronics EA: Social activities can have massive impact on your business

TechTrendsKEJune 15, 2019

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LG Electronics EA: Social activities can have massive impact on your business

Social activities or responsibilities have become increasingly important to companies over the past few years. Whether it’s cleaning the environment,…