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PATRICK NDEGWA: Growing a successful tech startup in Kenya – 4 key elements

PATRICK NDEGWA: Growing a successful tech startup in Kenya – 4 key elements

The tech scene in Kenya is thriving. Even amid a global pandemic, economic uncertainty, and election fever, our dynamic African…
NICK DURRANT: Could progressive web apps be the apps of the future?

NICK DURRANT: Could progressive web apps be the apps of the future?

Progressive web apps (PWAs) are the perfect cross between native mobile apps and websites. Here’s why. What makes you delete an app? Perhaps…
EFAYOMI CARR: Africa’s youth hold the key to the expansion of agritech across the continent

EFAYOMI CARR: Africa’s youth hold the key to the expansion of agritech across the continent

The Covid pandemic has focused global attention on the drastic need for food systems to change and become more efficient,…
TONNY TUGEE: Fintech in Kenya – an industry of innovation

TONNY TUGEE: Fintech in Kenya – an industry of innovation

Almost every industry across the globe is undergoing rapid digital transformation, and the world of finance is no exception. Technology…
MUTHONI WACHIRA: OPPO Reno6 5G – Iconic Reno Design with the Reno Glow

MUTHONI WACHIRA: OPPO Reno6 5G – Iconic Reno Design with the Reno Glow

What is it about some phones that stop people in their tracks when they look into the store window? It…
KARINA BRIJLAL: Women leadership in the open source and tech sectors

KARINA BRIJLAL: Women leadership in the open source and tech sectors

The open source community believes that the best ideas come from a diversity of perspectives, which allows organisations to respond…
ELIZABETH COOK: Technology and Collaboration for the Good of the Environment

ELIZABETH COOK: Technology and Collaboration for the Good of the Environment

Climate change and the push to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) are becoming matters of greater importance.…
Brandon Rochat: What SMEs need to know about Ransomware attacks

Brandon Rochat: What SMEs need to know about Ransomware attacks

Ransomware attacks are on the rise and malicious cybercriminals are always fine-tuning their strategies. Business leaders need to realise that…
Caroline Mukiira : Hybrid Cloud – The Catalyst for Increased Financial Inclusion in Africa

Caroline Mukiira : Hybrid Cloud – The Catalyst for Increased Financial Inclusion in Africa

Africa has made huge strides over the past decades towards the financial inclusion. The digitization and simplification of money management…
Carol Koech: Are Data Centers In East Africa Ready For Digital Demands?

Carol Koech: Are Data Centers In East Africa Ready For Digital Demands?

Last year was different for many obvious reasons. But one habit which hasn’t changed is our need and use of…
Tonny Tugee: Connectivity, collaboration, competition – The 3 essential Cs for Africa’s growth

Tonny Tugee: Connectivity, collaboration, competition – The 3 essential Cs for Africa’s growth

Africa’s population is rapidly expanding. In fact, forecasters predict that the continent’s population will nearly triple by 2050. This could…
Francis Wainaina: The role of cloud in Kenya’s growing tech start-up scene

Francis Wainaina: The role of cloud in Kenya’s growing tech start-up scene

Despite a global pandemic with many business-related hurdles, the resilient African tech start-up ecosystem thrived during 2020, securing a record-breaking…
Oluwole Babatope: The Business Case for 5G in Africa

Oluwole Babatope: The Business Case for 5G in Africa

The arrival of 5G in Africa has been headlining for a while, promising improved connectivity and communication, driverless cars and…
[Column] Pedro Guerreiro: Cloud as a tool to create certainty

[Column] Pedro Guerreiro: Cloud as a tool to create certainty

The speed with which Africa’s business sector has changed over the past year has been nothing short of astonishing. Business…
[Column] Patrick Ndegwa: The future of connectivity in Africa – and how to prepare your business

[Column] Patrick Ndegwa: The future of connectivity in Africa – and how to prepare your business

Connectivity has transformed traditional business models in Africa and given consumers new platforms, products, and services that they can access…
[Column] Ian Lessem: Venture Capital trends shaping the African investment landscape

[Column] Ian Lessem: Venture Capital trends shaping the African investment landscape

As the second half of 2021 approaches and Covid-19 vaccinations roll out across the globe, albeit at varying rates, Ian…
[Column] Leo Chen: Bridging the digital gap- why we should never give up on universal broadband connectivity

[Column] Leo Chen: Bridging the digital gap- why we should never give up on universal broadband connectivity

Over the past year or so, digital transformation accelerated at an unprecedented rate in societies around the world. Whether we…
Muthoni Wachira: How many tests does your phone go through before release to the public?

Muthoni Wachira: How many tests does your phone go through before release to the public?

Competition in the smartphone industry is pretty much alive across the globe. From the flagship/high-end segment to the entry-level segment,…
[Column] Patrick Ndegwa: How connectivity is transforming Kenyan agriculture

[Column] Patrick Ndegwa: How connectivity is transforming Kenyan agriculture

The agricultural sector makes up roughly 31.5% of Kenya’s GDP and employs 38% of Kenya’s total population. For 70% of…
[Column] Muneer Zuhdi: 5G+, A Catalyst for Digital Transformation

[Column] Muneer Zuhdi: 5G+, A Catalyst for Digital Transformation

Enterprises were taken by surprise by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent impact on their business in…
[Column] Faizal Bhana: Shariah-compliant Structuring and its Relevance to Impact Investing

[Column] Faizal Bhana: Shariah-compliant Structuring and its Relevance to Impact Investing

Sustainable finance, specifically impact investing, has gained considerable momentum over the past few years and shows no sign of slowing…
[Column] James Claude: Digital identity key in accelerating socio-economic development

[Column] James Claude: Digital identity key in accelerating socio-economic development

As the global digital economy expands, and with Covid-19 changing the way we conduct business, Digital Identity is becoming increasingly…
[Column] Josh Aroner: The rapid uptake of 5G and its real potential

[Column] Josh Aroner: The rapid uptake of 5G and its real potential

In name, it may feel like just one small step from 4G. But the fifth generation of cellular networks is…
[Column] Lulu Kiritu: The Evolution of Trade

[Column] Lulu Kiritu: The Evolution of Trade

Trade is an ever-evolving industry. Year by year, century by century, it changes and advances. Trading in the past was…
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri Muraya: Africa’s cloud adoption is accelerating with purpose

[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri Muraya: Africa’s cloud adoption is accelerating with purpose

As we have previously highlighted Cloud Computing is growing big in Africa and has the potential to open African businesses…
[Column] Dennis De Weerd: Why I switched to a Chromebook and never looked back

[Column] Dennis De Weerd: Why I switched to a Chromebook and never looked back

A few years ago, I switched from a Windows machine to a Mac, which was refreshing. Finally, a device that…
[Column] Howard Plaatjes: Technology – Decades of Disruption

[Column] Howard Plaatjes: Technology – Decades of Disruption

It’s safe to say that the past 10 years of technology have been stratospheric in the disruption they’ve brought and…
[Column] Tolu Oyekan: How to forge an inclusive economic recovery in Africa

[Column] Tolu Oyekan: How to forge an inclusive economic recovery in Africa

The spread of COVID-19 in many African countries has been more contained and the death toll slightly reduced than some…
[Column] Eva Ngigi-Sarwari: The small business guide to boosting sales in 2021

[Column] Eva Ngigi-Sarwari: The small business guide to boosting sales in 2021

For many businesses, finding success amid the COVID-19 era has been challenging. The pandemic has brought with it many challenges…
[Column] Andrew Bourne: 5 trends that will shape future workforce decisions

[Column] Andrew Bourne: 5 trends that will shape future workforce decisions

Businesses around the globe have spent the better part of this year adjusting to the new reality of remote working.…
[Column] Patrick Ndegwa: Celebrating startups and digital businesses that are uplifting African communities

[Column] Patrick Ndegwa: Celebrating startups and digital businesses that are uplifting African communities

The digital economy has opened up many opportunities for global businesses. Large enterprises and small businesses have seen increased profits…
[Column] Andrew Bourne: Why businesses should ensure data privacy in vendor relationships

[Column] Andrew Bourne: Why businesses should ensure data privacy in vendor relationships

Whether we realize it or not, we are being tracked everywhere we go on the Internet. In fact, Internet surveillance…
[Column] Chen Lei: From Survive to Thrive, working together for a better Africa

[Column] Chen Lei: From Survive to Thrive, working together for a better Africa

For most of us, 2020 has been a year of almost dramatic, almost traumatic change. As individuals, our lives have…
[Column] Willie Oosthuysen: How IoT can be the catalyst for better and smarter cities in Africa

[Column] Willie Oosthuysen: How IoT can be the catalyst for better and smarter cities in Africa

While the Internet of Things (IoT) may still be an emerging technology, it is difficult to dispute that it has…
[Column] Nick Durrant: Businesses need to adapt to new disruptive staffing models

[Column] Nick Durrant: Businesses need to adapt to new disruptive staffing models

Recruiting and staffing have become more complex, technology driven and many businesses view this disruption as a threat. They need…
[Column] Francis Wainaina: Africa, Kenya and the Cloud – The Numbers You Need to Know

[Column] Francis Wainaina: Africa, Kenya and the Cloud – The Numbers You Need to Know

As a unified online platform for communication and collaboration, the cloud is now widely considered to be one of the…
[Column] Tonny Tugee: Education and cloud technology in Kenya – the key to a competitive edge

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

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

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

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

[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…
[Column] Mark Walker: Defining the Digitally Determined

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[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.…
[Column] Africa, The disconnected continent

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

[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…
[Column] Time to rethink your approach towards password change

[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…
Top business tools for effective remote working

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…
Nokia Phones Nail it on Software and You Should Care

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

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

[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…
Affordability of Smartphones Crucial in COVID-19 Fight

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

[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…
[Column] Productivity tools can reduce productivity

[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…
Covid and Effective Data Management in IT

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

[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…
[Column] Making data relevant to the business

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

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

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…
A Less Expensive, More Powerful iPhone Is More Welcome

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,…
Capitalizing on AI to minimize on energy in minimalist living

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

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…
Less is more with innovative technology

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…
Coronavirus: Only connected businesses will succeed

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…
Coronavirus: Here’s How To Clean Your Phone Properly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
[Column] Beware: Gender-based cybercrime

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

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

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…
[Column] Mastering the complexity of multicloud in 2020

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

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

[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…
[Column] Is your personal data safe?

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

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

[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…
New Mobile App Trends That Will Help Businesses Succeed In 2020

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…
[Column] Artificial Intelligence gaining grounds in Africa?

[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…
Four ways fintech is changing international money transfer space

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

[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…
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