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[Column] Next-generation cloud eliminates pain points for Kenyan business
November 8, 2019
[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…
[Column] Technological disruption looming for Africa’s data network market
October 28, 2019
[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…
[Column] Cloud is the future of payroll
October 24, 2019
[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…
How to Launch your Startup in a College
October 22, 2019
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…
[Column] How cloud-based AI enables modernisation of business
October 18, 2019
[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…
[Column] Tips for safer online transactions on your smartphone
October 15, 2019
[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…
[Column] Why it’s the right time for a career in cybersecurity
September 30, 2019
[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…
LG’s ThinQ AI, 5G Technology and SmartThinQTM App Offers Limitless Opportunities
September 30, 2019
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.…
KaiOS devices were meant to be cheaper, not until Nokia confirmed otherwise
September 24, 2019
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…
[Column] Secure digital control
September 17, 2019
[Column] Secure digital control
The world is fast embracing the technology and potential of emergent solutions such as the Internet of Things (IoT), automation…
Why Using a Password Manager is Vital in this Day and Age
September 16, 2019
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…
How to Make the Most of Social Media When Looking for a New Job
September 11, 2019
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…
[Column] Potential of 5G in Africa
September 4, 2019
[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…
[Column] Tearing down barriers for the growth of African rural e-commerce
August 28, 2019
[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,…
[Column] The Platform – tomorrows new economic sector
August 28, 2019
[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…
[Column] The new revolution every business should talk about
August 13, 2019
[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…
Understanding Mobile Wallets in Africa
August 8, 2019
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)…
[Column] Fintechs are disrupting the local traditional remittance market
August 8, 2019
[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…
How to choose the right insurance company that suits your needs
August 7, 2019
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…
[Column] Seven Best Practices for Securing the Public Cloud
August 7, 2019
[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…
Feminist Tech Exchange (FTX) : The Magic of Storytelling Through Podcasting
August 5, 2019
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…
[Column] Why Cloud Hasn’t Had a Big Impact on Business Intelligence
August 5, 2019
[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…
[Column] The fourth industrial revolution could spark a wave of small business innovation in East Africa
August 1, 2019
[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…
Cloud, an essential component for every African business
July 26, 2019
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…
[Column] Data sovereignty in Africa, why you should care
July 26, 2019
[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…
[Column] There’s a need for more disruption in Africa’s tech scene
July 23, 2019
[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,…
[Column] Data and AI’s Advantage in Improving Customer Experience for Telcos
July 19, 2019
[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…
[Column] Passing the Torch to the Millennial Generation
July 10, 2019
[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…
LG’s Innovative Home Solutions Designed for a Sustainable Future
July 5, 2019
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,…
[Column] Digital Transformation’s growing attack surface
July 5, 2019
[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…
[Column] How to catch the attention of your future investor
June 21, 2019
[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…
LG Electronics EA: Social activities can have massive impact on your business
June 15, 2019
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,…
[Column] The huge opportunity for consolidation and cloud in Africa
June 11, 2019
[Column] The huge opportunity for consolidation and cloud in Africa
It is only 100 days since I took up the post of VP for Africa at Oracle, but already it…
[Column] 5 key considerations for your journey to cloud
June 9, 2019
[Column] 5 key considerations for your journey to cloud
According to the IDC’s Kenya Enterprise ICT Market 2019 Outlook, 1,9 million USD is predicted to be spent on ICT in Kenya…
[Column] Can e-commerce be Africa’s economic goldmine?
June 3, 2019
[Column] Can e-commerce be Africa’s economic goldmine?
Digital economy in Africa is snowballing, and in the process, it’s creating new jobs and opportunities for digital entrepreneurs to…
[Column] Autonomous IT, empowering business to be its best
May 30, 2019
[Column] Autonomous IT, empowering business to be its best
Cloud computing is rapidly becoming an essential component of business transformation. In Kenya, cloud is no longer just a possibility,…
How we’re creating a safe online space for women
May 27, 2019
How we’re creating a safe online space for women
Never has there been a need for digital security as it is now. When I embarked on a journey to…
[Column] So, what’s left after the machines take over?
May 21, 2019
[Column] So, what’s left after the machines take over?
One of the questions that we at the International Data Corporation are asked is what impact technologies like Artificial Intelligence…
[Column] Data Security; embracing autonomy and intelligent machines
May 21, 2019
[Column] Data Security; embracing autonomy and intelligent machines
By Christine Ambetsa, Regional Applications Sales Leader – East Africa at Oracle CIOs are operating in a state of heightened…
[Column] Great 5G runs on top of great 4G! So, who leads in 4G performance?
May 20, 2019
[Column] Great 5G runs on top of great 4G! So, who leads in 4G performance?
By Arne Schaelicke You cannot miss the excitement as the 5G race intensifies. And it is not just the operators…
WordPress Database Structure and use of NoSQL Databases
May 17, 2019
WordPress Database Structure and use of NoSQL Databases
There are many websites of small bloggers to big corporations now consider WordPress CMS as their most reliable web development…
Website Usefulness: How Much Do We Need Them?
May 16, 2019
Website Usefulness: How Much Do We Need Them?
Since the emergence of mobile browsers, websites have become mandatory for every business, big or small. Do you have a…
Check Out These 3 Most Innovative Keyboards from 2018
May 7, 2019
Check Out These 3 Most Innovative Keyboards from 2018
With the evolution of Esports, computer and keyboard innovations have been widely popular among gamers. Keyboards are one of the…
[Column] Urban vs Rural – How to optimise ICT investment strategies
April 29, 2019
[Column] Urban vs Rural – How to optimise ICT investment strategies
Africa is a large continent, and investors tend to pick and choose their markets based on a multitude of criteria.…
[Column] Modern Analytics Drive Proactive Transparency
April 27, 2019
[Column] Modern Analytics Drive Proactive Transparency
Traditionally, businesses across the globe made decisions based on historical information. With a lack of access to current data, crucial…
Tips on how to choose a stock broker
April 24, 2019
Tips on how to choose a stock broker
Most investors are comfortable and choosing their own stocks. All credit due to the evolution of the internet things has…
[Column] – Execution: The Shift from Planning to Doing
April 23, 2019
[Column] – Execution: The Shift from Planning to Doing
By Ian Ngethe is the CEO of Raiser Resource Group. Every business leader knows the importance of strategic plans to…
[Column] Open banking to transform East Africa’s digital financial services
March 12, 2019
[Column] Open banking to transform East Africa’s digital financial services
Open banking is revolutionising the financial services landscape across the world, and presents opportunities for transformation and financial inclusion throughout…
With the best guest post services, get the best outreach
March 7, 2019
With the best guest post services, get the best outreach
Guest blogs are mainly used as a tool for increasing reader traffic on online platforms like websites by the blog…
Building a Raspberry Pi Security Camera
March 7, 2019
Building a Raspberry Pi Security Camera
The Raspberry Pi, although it may feel like it’s been around forever, it’s only been within the public subconscious for…
[Column] Kenya’s ISP market ripe for usage-based bandwidth service
February 28, 2019
[Column] Kenya’s ISP market ripe for usage-based bandwidth service
It’s is difficult to imagine a world without internet connectivity, let alone a business that is not connected. The internet…
[Column] Building the Intelligent Telco Enterprise – Growth opportunities for African telecoms operators
February 27, 2019
[Column] Building the Intelligent Telco Enterprise – Growth opportunities for African telecoms operators
While the telco industry may have seen its traditional revenue streams decline further in 2018, thanks in part to the…
Enlightening Details About the 2019 Trends For Web Design
February 20, 2019
Enlightening Details About the 2019 Trends For Web Design
Web design is growing rapidly as time progresses and as technology improves. In a period of a few months, there…
Column: Digital disruption defines change across industry, sector and organisation
February 18, 2019
Column: Digital disruption defines change across industry, sector and organisation
It was reported that Clark Kerr, the first chancellor of the University of California, once said that the ‘status quo…
Column: Cloud computing unlocking rapid innovation in Africa
February 13, 2019
Column: Cloud computing unlocking rapid innovation in Africa
Africa is a continent pulsating with energy and this carries over from its beautiful cultures to business and innovation. Digitalisation…
Local SEO 101: A 6-Point Guide To Rank Your Business
February 11, 2019
Local SEO 101: A 6-Point Guide To Rank Your Business
Local SEO is a search engine optimization tactic that businesses use to focus their SEO strategies on local searches. Instead…
[Column] Charting a new course for Africa’s economic prosperity
February 3, 2019
[Column] Charting a new course for Africa’s economic prosperity
Imagine a world where the laws of business survival are being redefined and new competitive market models re-assembled with the…
Stick to your New Year’s Resolutions this February thanks to LG’s wearable tech
February 2, 2019
Stick to your New Year’s Resolutions this February thanks to LG’s wearable tech
Following the long Christmas holiday, an obsession to cut weight is back! Despite Njaanuary, the need to keep fit remains…
Hackathon software, the innovation is scaled in the right manner now
January 17, 2019
Hackathon software, the innovation is scaled in the right manner now
Hackathon software is the need of time we can say. The hiring persons do not know what skills exactly have…
Editorial: What Will the Next Phase of Smartphone Innovation Bring?
January 15, 2019
Editorial: What Will the Next Phase of Smartphone Innovation Bring?
By Hark-sang Kim, Senior Vice President, Head of Visual R&D Team, Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics In light of modest global…
Five things you didn’t know you could do with Google Search
January 10, 2019
Five things you didn’t know you could do with Google Search
Since the launch of Search 20 years ago, Google has built in several useful features and tools to help make…
EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Recovering Deleted Files
January 8, 2019
EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Recovering Deleted Files
Almost every one of us must face the situation once in our life where we lost our very important files…
Future of Artificial Intelligence Looks Bright
December 29, 2018
Future of Artificial Intelligence Looks Bright
A few years ago, the idea of controlling your lights or even security system remotely through your smartphone would have…
What’s Good for 2019? 5G Network
December 26, 2018
What’s Good for 2019? 5G Network
2018 has been a great year for technology. It is the year that saw the awe-inspiring scientific and technological advances…
A look back: Digital transformation in South Africa
December 14, 2018
A look back: Digital transformation in South Africa
The start of 2018 saw global technology research and advisory firm, International Data Corporation (IDC), predict that South African channel…
Column: Automation vacation – technology driving change in the Kenyan travel industry
December 14, 2018
Column: Automation vacation – technology driving change in the Kenyan travel industry
By Corine Mbiaketcha Nana, Managing Director Kenya Hub covering East, Central and West Africa at Oracle. It is often said…
Business Security 101: 4 Easy Ways to Keep Your Data Safe
December 13, 2018
Business Security 101: 4 Easy Ways to Keep Your Data Safe
Data breaches are now more common than ever. As a business owner, safeguarding your business data is as important as…
Column: Kickstarting the future- The South African entrepreneur
December 12, 2018
Column: Kickstarting the future- The South African entrepreneur
By: Chetan Goshalia, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at SqwidNet The small to medium enterprise (SME) is the lifeblood of…
3 Things to Consider When Buying PoE Powered Ethernet Extension
December 5, 2018
3 Things to Consider When Buying PoE Powered Ethernet Extension
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a relatively new technology that most people are still unfamiliar with. In simple terms, PoE…
The Opportunity Cost of Doing Business for SMEs in Africa
December 2, 2018
The Opportunity Cost of Doing Business for SMEs in Africa
The African economy has gathered momentum over the years, with an estimated increase of 3.8% of the real output growth…
Globalization in the era of LG
November 22, 2018
Globalization in the era of LG
It is not news that smart devices have tremendously increased over the past years bringing with it globalisation. Analysts’ project…
[Column] Reasons for the Growing Bitcoin market in Africa
November 15, 2018
[Column] Reasons for the Growing Bitcoin market in Africa
Recently, Africa has shown to be a fertile ground for Cryptocurrency with several countries such as South Africa, Kenya, Ghana,…
[Column] IoT is as simple as ABC…D! Part 3 – Choosing Connectivity
November 14, 2018
[Column] IoT is as simple as ABC…D! Part 3 – Choosing Connectivity
There is no doubt that the Internet of Things (IoT) can solve everyday challenges using technology, and with IDC predicting…
IT & Leadership: Deon Geyser – The 5G imperative
November 9, 2018
IT & Leadership: Deon Geyser – The 5G imperative
It has been just a decade since the mobile phone spread rapidly across Africa, leapfrogging the landline and bringing literacy,…
IT & Leadership: The opportunity of IoT
November 5, 2018
IT & Leadership: The opportunity of IoT
By: Sean Laval, Executive: Solutions and Innovations at SqwidNet The Internet of Things (IoT) is not the by-product of hype…
Insidr shares some cool tips for travelling around Europe
November 1, 2018
Insidr shares some cool tips for travelling around Europe
You guys know I’ve been keeping this blog for a long time already, it’s where I like to share my…
Leveraging intelligent technologies to help Kenya government connect better with citizens and build intelligent public-sector enterprises
October 24, 2018
Leveraging intelligent technologies to help Kenya government connect better with citizens and build intelligent public-sector enterprises
By Robin Njiru, Director: General Business at SAP East Africa Public sector companies are not immune to the forces that…
Corine Mbiaketcha Nana: Three early industry adopters of autonomous technologies
October 24, 2018
Corine Mbiaketcha Nana: Three early industry adopters of autonomous technologies
Automation has already transformed industries in which complexity and performance demands must meet the challenges of fewer available resources, narrower…
The Pros and Cons Of PDF
October 19, 2018
The Pros and Cons Of PDF
Are you thinking about converting your word files into PDF files? If that’s the case, you have to read up…
IT & Leadership: Rewriting the African narrative
October 16, 2018
IT & Leadership: Rewriting the African narrative
By Karien Bornheim, CEO, and founder of FABS Footprint Africa Business Solutions (FABS) is a company that was inspired by frogs,…
IFRS 9 – Why Credit Bureaus Are The Ideal Partner?
October 9, 2018
IFRS 9 – Why Credit Bureaus Are The Ideal Partner?
Financial institutions around the globe are feeling the heat from the introduction of IFRS 9 impairment reporting. Credit Bureaus offer the most effective…
Five steps to evaluating a DDoS managed service provider
October 5, 2018
Five steps to evaluating a DDoS managed service provider
The news that the Southern African Department of Labour was recently able to foil a distributed denial of service (DDoS)…
Fintech flourishes in Uganda as regulation remains hands-off for now
October 1, 2018
Fintech flourishes in Uganda as regulation remains hands-off for now
Financial technology is flourishing in Uganda, thanks partly to the enormous popularity of mobile money and payment systems and partly…
Explaining the High Cost of Remittance to African Countries
September 14, 2018
Explaining the High Cost of Remittance to African Countries
The World Bank recently released a study report with findings that the cost of remitting cash to African nations is…
IT Leadership: These five technologies are transforming the travel experience
September 13, 2018
IT Leadership: These five technologies are transforming the travel experience
The whole notion of what today’s hyperconnected travellers want, and what they value, has changed. While cost, choice and convenience…
IT Leadership: IT security – oxygen or onion?
September 10, 2018
IT Leadership: IT security – oxygen or onion?
By: Mark Walker, associate vice president of Sub-Saharan Africa at International Data Corporation (IDC) Search for security on Google. The…
Willing To Avoid Higher Interest Card Rates? Opt For Low Interest Rate Credit Cards Now
August 30, 2018
Willing To Avoid Higher Interest Card Rates? Opt For Low Interest Rate Credit Cards Now
Lowest form of interest rate based credit cards are often the amazing tools for those who want to reduce the…
Has anyone thought about what happens after all the devices are connected to IoT?
August 27, 2018
Has anyone thought about what happens after all the devices are connected to IoT?
By: Mandla Mbonambi, CEO of Africonology Is your business driving change or being driven by it? This is the question…
Africa Rising: How millennials and entrepreneurship are driving the African economy
August 20, 2018
Africa Rising: How millennials and entrepreneurship are driving the African economy
By Clemens Weitz, CEO: ROAM (Ringier One Africa Media) In recent months, Africa has seen several big announcements of international…
Six cool Google Maps tricks that will make your life easier
August 9, 2018
Six cool Google Maps tricks that will make your life easier
If you are a frequent Google Maps user, you’ve probably already figured out many of its features beyond the basic…
3 Ways You Can Use Personal Data to Improve your Life
July 20, 2018
3 Ways You Can Use Personal Data to Improve your Life
The year was 2016, and I had just finished my last semester on Campus. Like most fourth years, I dreamed…
The dream of connected homes could yet be closer for emerging markets
July 16, 2018
The dream of connected homes could yet be closer for emerging markets
By Charles Kimari For the past several years, the Internet of Things (IoT) has remained the industry’s biggest buzzword for…
Five essential steps to close the cloud skills gap in Kenya
July 11, 2018
Five essential steps to close the cloud skills gap in Kenya
By Corine Mbiaketcha Nana, Managing Director Kenya Hub covering East, Central and West Africa at Oracle The ability to find…
Internet of Things: Pandora’s Box or enterprise enabler?
July 4, 2018
Internet of Things: Pandora’s Box or enterprise enabler?
By: George Kalebaila, Research Director for telecommunications, media, and Internet of Things (IoT) at International Data Corporation (IDC). The enterprise…
How ROAM is Revolutionising Africa’s Online Marketplace
June 28, 2018
How ROAM is Revolutionising Africa’s Online Marketplace
By Clemens Weitz, CEO of ROAM To anyone who lives and works in today’s rapidly-digitizing world, it won’t come as…
Leveraging Technology to eliminate Intermediaries in the supply chain, driving efficiencies and reducing costs
June 28, 2018
Leveraging Technology to eliminate Intermediaries in the supply chain, driving efficiencies and reducing costs
By Priscilla Muhiu, Head of Marketing, Sendy According to a survey by Brandshop in 2016, 90% of US consumers prefer to…
Nokia in 2018: It’s Alive and It Means Business
June 20, 2018
Nokia in 2018: It’s Alive and It Means Business
Back in the golden age of mobile phones (not smartphones, mind you) Nokia was the best-selling phone brand in the…
An effective blended learning strategy for Africa: how to get it right
June 11, 2018
An effective blended learning strategy for Africa: how to get it right
An effective blended learning strategy for Africa: how to get it right More and more learners are turning to online…
The Benefits of online personality assessments
June 8, 2018
The Benefits of online personality assessments
By Sarah Wells. An online assessment test double check if you have made the right choice in hiring the perfect candidate…
Warning signs that it is time to replace your SSD
May 19, 2018
Warning signs that it is time to replace your SSD
While solid-state drives (SSD) are more stable than hard drives, age can eventually cause them to fail. It is therefore…
What does playing in FIFA mean to players?
May 9, 2018
What does playing in FIFA mean to players?
FIFA World Cup has always been one of the major sporting and cultural events at the international level, which doesn’t…