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The Big Six of Smart Cities
April 23, 2018
The Big Six of Smart Cities
The term Smart City is not a new one and, while some examples already exist on the African continent, it…
Cloud computing can improve local realities in Kenya
April 18, 2018
Cloud computing can improve local realities in Kenya
Corine Mbiaketcha Nana, Managing Director Kenya Hub covering East, Central and West Africa at Oracle Kenya has distinguished itself as…
Nurturing Africa’s Growing Private Healthcare Market
April 17, 2018
Nurturing Africa’s Growing Private Healthcare Market
Dustin Homer, Director: Client Solutions for Fraym The African socio-economic landscape – much like its geographical landscape – is characterized…
What To Consider When Choosing An Internet Marketing Agency
April 11, 2018
What To Consider When Choosing An Internet Marketing Agency
By Matthew West If you want to make the most out of some marketing strategies in your company, outsourcing a marketing…
Picking up the Pieces: What’s Next for Zimbabwe’s Economy?
April 5, 2018
Picking up the Pieces: What’s Next for Zimbabwe’s Economy?
Dustin Homer, Director of Client Solutions, Fraym “Bob is gone.” At the end of November 2017, under intense pressure, Robert…
Call Tracking and Start-Ups: How It Can Help Your Business
April 3, 2018
Call Tracking and Start-Ups: How It Can Help Your Business
By John Taylor Setting up and establishing a small or start-up company can be expensive, and it usually demands a level…
‘Step away from the fish tank!’ – how an IoT hack could be a line from a modern-day cartoon
April 1, 2018
‘Step away from the fish tank!’ – how an IoT hack could be a line from a modern-day cartoon
For movie buffs and television fans, some lines are enduring classics. For example, how many times have you heard the…
Op-Ed: Empowering Generation Z through technology
March 30, 2018
Op-Ed: Empowering Generation Z through technology
Ben Roberts, Liquid Telecom’s Group CTIO, explains how access to technology can inspire a new generation of African techies. The…
How to track your lost phone that is turned off
March 21, 2018
How to track your lost phone that is turned off
By Elizabeth Mason Smartphones have become an integral part of a person’s life. Whether it is a boon or a…
Editorial: Introducing Generation Z
March 20, 2018
Editorial: Introducing Generation Z
By Ben Roberts, CTO, Liquid Telecom, A new generation is emerging across Africa who have never known life without the internet…
Ways in which east African Students can pay for Online Courses.
March 15, 2018
Ways in which east African Students can pay for Online Courses.
Described with examples of Udemy and Coursera With developing technology that has promoted reliable and stable internet connectivity among east…
Online vs Offline Software – Make the right choice!
February 27, 2018
Online vs Offline Software – Make the right choice!
Managing the stock and inventory of a pharmacy is a difficult task. The wide variety of medicines in varying strengths…
The 5 Golden Rules for Content Marketing in 2018
February 22, 2018
The 5 Golden Rules for Content Marketing in 2018
By Jessica Watson, Today everyone wants to build a brand with an enormous audience, Promoting and building your brand through social…
Artificial Intelligence: Your Bot Will See You Now
February 22, 2018
Artificial Intelligence: Your Bot Will See You Now
Next time you contact your insurer there is a good chance that you will be dealing with Artificial Intelligence (AI).…
We Should Embrace Growth Driven Website Design To Deliver Projects on Time
February 8, 2018
We Should Embrace Growth Driven Website Design To Deliver Projects on Time
Yesterday, I came across an article on one of my favorite newsletters (Tech Cabal) that stirred some emotions in me.…
Still waiting to catch the IoT bus? Here’s where it’s going in 2018
February 8, 2018
Still waiting to catch the IoT bus? Here’s where it’s going in 2018
The breakthroughs that change our lives do not, usually, arrive in the world with a loud fanfare and an instant…
Opinion: The Overlooked Potential of Africa’s Rural Spaces and Consumers
February 5, 2018
Opinion: The Overlooked Potential of Africa’s Rural Spaces and Consumers
Rural areas are arguably the most overlooked spaces in Africa. This is true both in terms of government services as…
5 Simple Ways to Preserve Data on Your Smartphones
February 1, 2018
5 Simple Ways to Preserve Data on Your Smartphones
Internet Mobile Data had become too expensive all around the world because of our consuming data ability. Nowadays everyone uses…
Investment in tracking technologies should be a key focus for business
January 25, 2018
Investment in tracking technologies should be a key focus for business
In today’s society, technology has been changing at an unprecedented pace. When you consider that tablets sales are now about…
Opinion: Cloud computing evolves, becomes enterprise cloud-as-a-service
January 24, 2018
Opinion: Cloud computing evolves, becomes enterprise cloud-as-a-service
Over the past two decades or so, the concept of cloud computing has evolved dramatically, as new data centre and…
5 Ways to Secure Your Identity in the Data Breach Era
January 22, 2018
5 Ways to Secure Your Identity in the Data Breach Era
By Patrick Rono, Security Technical Professional- IBM East Africa With major cybersecurity incidents dominating headlines for the past several years,…
User lock-down or education? Just one of today’s cybersecurity issues in a rapidly evolving landscape
January 22, 2018
User lock-down or education? Just one of today’s cybersecurity issues in a rapidly evolving landscape
According to the recent PwC report, The Global State of Information Security Survey 2018, companies around the globe are becoming…
What To Consider In Finding A Property For Business Start-Up
January 17, 2018
What To Consider In Finding A Property For Business Start-Up
If you’re planning for a business start-up, you must be excited for a lot of reasons. After all, you’re going…
Opinion: Taking enterprise security to the board
January 11, 2018
Opinion: Taking enterprise security to the board
It’s that time of year, again, with many companies busying themselves in the art of budgeting and forecasting for 2018.…
Tapping into Africa’s Fastest Growing Markets through the Power of Data
January 10, 2018
Tapping into Africa’s Fastest Growing Markets through the Power of Data
As competition for lucrative business opportunities becomes even fiercer in regions like Europe and North America, Africa is attracting more…
Africa : What is at stake with the Data Centers?
January 3, 2018
Africa : What is at stake with the Data Centers?
By Olivier Labbe, CAP DC IT is an economic area where Africa has dramatically bridged its gap. Thanks to 350 million smartphones…
The Best Apps To Have When You’re Travelling In A Car
December 30, 2017
The Best Apps To Have When You’re Travelling In A Car
By Benjamin Washington You love to travel around the world – who wouldn’t, right? You think that travelling is a great…
The Differences and Similarities between Digital and Informational Technology
December 18, 2017
The Differences and Similarities between Digital and Informational Technology
4800, the number of SMEs McKinsey surveyed across different industries to analyze the impact of web technologies on business. The…
Top Five Online Courses in African Perspective
December 18, 2017
Top Five Online Courses in African Perspective
E-learning and online courses (the so-called edtech) are booming, also in Africa. Often we talk about online courses in a…
Why Influencer Engagement is Important in Digital Marketing
December 13, 2017
Why Influencer Engagement is Important in Digital Marketing
The importance of industry influencers in digital marketing cannot be overstated. At a time when companies are coming up with…
Being open about being open: priorities for IT in 2018
December 11, 2017
Being open about being open: priorities for IT in 2018
By Thomas Di Giacomo, CTO at SUSE There are some big things set to come in 2018. In fact, we…
4 Key Essentials of E-learning in Africa
November 28, 2017
4 Key Essentials of E-learning in Africa
The rate of technological advancement in Africa is growing rapidly. Introduction of computer and internet in the 20th century has…
Beginner’s Guide to VPN Terms
November 20, 2017
Beginner’s Guide to VPN Terms
Kenya is the Internet freedom-friendly country while Nairobi is dubbed as a Silicon Savannah and the next tech capital of…
The Rising Importance of Telematics technology
November 16, 2017
The Rising Importance of Telematics technology
Telematics technology is now important more than ever in the trucking industry and could soon become the default standard for…
Opinion: Who’s ready to Adopt Digital Financial Services?
November 15, 2017
Opinion: Who’s ready to Adopt Digital Financial Services?
By Ben Leo, CEO of Fraym African consumers are the global leaders in the adoption of digital financial services like mobile…
Opinion: Pervasive connectivity still a pipe dream in Africa
November 10, 2017
Opinion: Pervasive connectivity still a pipe dream in Africa
The African continent is still being marked by a lack of pervasive connectivity. This is largely because of outdated infrastructures…
Opinion: Preparation is key when defending against DDoS attacks
November 6, 2017
Opinion: Preparation is key when defending against DDoS attacks
By Bryan Hamman, Arbor Networks territory manager for Sub-Saharan Africa If you are well prepared with your security systems –…
How to Grow Your Small Business by Using Social Media Effectively
October 30, 2017
How to Grow Your Small Business by Using Social Media Effectively
Everyone is acquainted with the significance of social media in every aspect of life. It is to be considered in…
The role of payment infrastructure in boosting cross border business and drive economic growth
October 17, 2017
The role of payment infrastructure in boosting cross border business and drive economic growth
By Denis Kruger, Head of Sub-Sahara Africa, SWIFT Four years after its launch, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Tanzania are benefitting…
How to market your property online
September 28, 2017
How to market your property online
By Joyce Mbaire, As a homeowner, you may decide to cash in on your real estate investment for one reason or…
The Mobile Revolution And The Struggle For Identity In The Digital Age
September 11, 2017
The Mobile Revolution And The Struggle For Identity In The Digital Age
By Eugene Muhando (@e_muhando), Nairobi. Life is a mystery, so we are told. Just take an adventure and realize the…
SQL Server Health Check List
September 7, 2017
SQL Server Health Check List
Between updating your database, retrieving information from your database, and the several other tasks it performs… Your SQL server has…
My Honest Predictions on the State of Website Development in 2027
August 30, 2017
My Honest Predictions on the State of Website Development in 2027
Let’s imagine it’s 2027. Former president of Kenya, Daniel Arap Moi, has just celebrated his 102nd Birthday. What kind of…
Do you want to sell property online?
August 21, 2017
Do you want to sell property online?
As people move toward a more digital existence, real estate agents must adapt and be visible where buyers and sellers…
How to Build More Connected and Inclusive Cities
August 16, 2017
How to Build More Connected and Inclusive Cities
By Carlos Menendez, When thinking about the cities of the future, I know that they will be more connected, and I…
Developing a successful future: Why coding is essential for today’s students
August 3, 2017
Developing a successful future: Why coding is essential for today’s students
By Sebuh Haileleul, Microsoft Country Manager for East Africa. With five million jobs set to be lost to automation by…
Guest Post: 3 basic EdTech features everyone should know
July 29, 2017
Guest Post: 3 basic EdTech features everyone should know
A new educational frontier for Africa EdTech is the use of digital education technology to facilitate teaching and learning. It’s…
Importance of acknowledged certificates for online courses
July 19, 2017
Importance of acknowledged certificates for online courses
Furnishing one’s CV with a list of qualifications is essential to getting ahead in many sectors of the economy. This…
Consumer Connection System (CCS) at the Forefront of Consumer Research in Kenya
July 14, 2017
Consumer Connection System (CCS) at the Forefront of Consumer Research in Kenya
The economy’s instability due to recessions, budget cuts and dollar fluctuations have hit marketing budgets hard. One, therefore, needs to…
How to Answer, “Tell us about yourself” Plus examples
July 13, 2017
How to Answer, “Tell us about yourself” Plus examples
By Daniel Mutuku The number one job interview question usually is “Can you tell us about yourself?” Kenyan HR managers…
How to Fix Grainy Photos on iPhone
July 5, 2017
How to Fix Grainy Photos on iPhone
Digital noise in your photos makes it look grainier and imperfect. The grains in your photos appears due to various…
East Africa is the edtech hotspot
June 30, 2017
East Africa is the edtech hotspot
Opportunities Arising from Increases In Affordable Internet Access For many people Africa is known for the poverty of the people,…
The Case for Digitalization: 5 Signs You Are Lagging Behind
June 15, 2017
The Case for Digitalization: 5 Signs You Are Lagging Behind
Dear business owner, Your customers have been spoiled. Thanks to companies like OLX and Uber, they now expect you to…
How to Restore Permanently Deleted Files in Windows 10
June 14, 2017
How to Restore Permanently Deleted Files in Windows 10
You may lose your important data due to accidental loss or you might have permanently deleted an important file which…
A new meaning for CIOs: Champions of Innovation in Organisations
June 9, 2017
A new meaning for CIOs: Champions of Innovation in Organisations
Kenyan CIOs should be ready to surf the next wave of digital disruption By Nikki Summers, Regional Director for Sage…
Guest Post: Kenya’s paradigm shift in technology
May 23, 2017
Guest Post: Kenya’s paradigm shift in technology
By James Ngige (@Jaykulll), Nairobi Technology has become part and parcel of culture, well, every culture, but Kenya however, is…
How is digital transformation changing the medical profession?
May 9, 2017
How is digital transformation changing the medical profession?
By Kunle Awosika, Microsoft Kenya’s Country Manager The future of personal healthcare goes something like this. An asthma patient wakes up…
What impact has IoT made in Africa?
May 8, 2017
What impact has IoT made in Africa?
Getting connected via the web has long been an issue in Africa. This is especially true when it comes to…
CIOs should embrace the role of championing innovation and agility in the business
May 8, 2017
CIOs should embrace the role of championing innovation and agility in the business
The previous wave of digital disruption, triggered by mobile technology, caught most CIOs and organizations off guard. 10 years ago, hardly…
5 Traits That Make A Great Techpreneur
April 25, 2017
5 Traits That Make A Great Techpreneur
Who is a Techpreneur? A technopreneur or techpreneur is an entrepreneur who gets a technology idea and finds an opportunity to…
Digital Growth in Africa: The Role of Business Leaders
April 18, 2017
Digital Growth in Africa: The Role of Business Leaders
Like in other parts of the world, digital growth in Africa is more dependent on the private sector than on…
Guest Post: Technology and Business Transformation
April 15, 2017
Guest Post: Technology and Business Transformation
By Dennis Nginya. ‘Millennial’ is a marketer’s term that classifies a generation according to their response to the technology of…
Why Electronic Dealers Need The Online Marketplace
April 7, 2017
Why Electronic Dealers Need The Online Marketplace
With Kenyans becoming more and more tech-savvy, the demand for certain electronic goods in the country has grown rapidly with…
Opinion: Africa’s Leap Frog to Sustainable Technology for industries
March 21, 2017
Opinion: Africa’s Leap Frog to Sustainable Technology for industries
It is safe to say that the industrial sector in Africa is still developing, and an increasing number of countries…
Guest Post: Cost-effective Digital Learning
March 14, 2017
Guest Post: Cost-effective Digital Learning
While the rate of internet adoption keeps on rising especially in many African countries, the cost is still too high…
Opinion: A look to the bank of the future
February 21, 2017
Opinion: A look to the bank of the future
Imagine a world where you could predict when your customers will have their first thought about retirement planning and be…
Valentine Gift Ideas for the Plugged-in Lover
February 10, 2017
Valentine Gift Ideas for the Plugged-in Lover
The month of February is a close replicate of the just ended festive season; a month to celebrate love, giving…
How Tech Entrepreneurs Can Leverage Millennials in Africa
February 10, 2017
How Tech Entrepreneurs Can Leverage Millennials in Africa
Millennials are determining the conduct of business the world over. In Africa, they form 37% of the population. This bulge…
How Mobile Technology and Application can help improve your fleet operations
February 10, 2017
How Mobile Technology and Application can help improve your fleet operations
Mobile technology is exactly what the name implies – technology that is portable. This technology is being used everywhere including…
#ElectionsKE: Five Online Strategies Politicians will use to target voters
February 7, 2017
#ElectionsKE: Five Online Strategies Politicians will use to target voters
One of the biggest changes in Kenya’s political environment since the last national election in 2013 has been the rise…
Guest Post: How Mobile Technology has changed how companies do business.
January 28, 2017
Guest Post: How Mobile Technology has changed how companies do business.
By Brenda Kimuyu, Guest Contributor Mobile technology has become very popular around the world in recent years. According to Statista, a…
How to choose the best Fleet Management System that suits your needs
January 24, 2017
How to choose the best Fleet Management System that suits your needs
If you are a fleet manager looking for ways to maximize fleet efficiency, choosing a fleet management system to manage…
2017 Travel Goals; Explore Six of Africa’s Most Exotic Islands
January 20, 2017
2017 Travel Goals; Explore Six of Africa’s Most Exotic Islands
No one talks of safari without mentioning the great treks that crisscross the African continent. So popular is this cradle…
What does it mean for technology to be innately African?
January 19, 2017
What does it mean for technology to be innately African?
Mobile and cloud may be global technologies, but African start-ups have explored their functionalities, shaped their applications and used them…
Five Guides to Becoming an Eco-friendly Traveler
January 14, 2017
Five Guides to Becoming an Eco-friendly Traveler
Tourism is no doubt a world leader in employment, global GDP, and socially; a great aid to cultural integration.…
Investment in Fleet Management and Vehicle Tracking Technologies should become key for businesses in 2017
December 15, 2016
Investment in Fleet Management and Vehicle Tracking Technologies should become key for businesses in 2017
Transportation and logistics could be the next billion-dollar business opportunity for companies. In fact, according to the World Bank, Boeing,…
Here are Six Holiday Survival Tips For Introverts
December 15, 2016
Here are Six Holiday Survival Tips For Introverts
The sting of being an introvert is perhaps felt most during the festive period; from corporate end of year parties,…
Guest Post: Partnering for inclusive and transformative digital education in Africa
November 28, 2016
Guest Post: Partnering for inclusive and transformative digital education in Africa
By Kunle Awosika, A considerable 92% of government decision-makers in the field of education throughout Africa believe that e-learning is…
Guest Post: Hard Disk Data Recovery Problems and their Solutions
November 21, 2016
Guest Post: Hard Disk Data Recovery Problems and their Solutions
Summary: The post highlights the common hard drive data recovery problems and the solutions that can be performed to safeguard…
Guest Post: There’s no business too small to benefit from data analytics
November 15, 2016
Guest Post: There’s no business too small to benefit from data analytics
Start-ups: Don’t drown in data Let’s set a quick scenario. Kevin is an entrepreneur who owns a kiosk selling locally…
Key Features in the Successful Future of Android Development
November 8, 2016
Key Features in the Successful Future of Android Development
Without a doubt, the world is going mobile. Some statistics shows that there are billions of Smartphone and mobile device…
Accounting meets Tech: The Benefits of Cloud Accounting Software for Small and Medium Businesses
November 1, 2016
Accounting meets Tech: The Benefits of Cloud Accounting Software for Small and Medium Businesses
Sound bookkeeping is essential for a business’s financial well-being, which is why cloud erp accounting software has an invaluable role to play…
Guest Post: Save Yourself The Trouble – Learn About Data Recovery
October 28, 2016
Guest Post: Save Yourself The Trouble – Learn About Data Recovery
Have you ever lost an important file on your computer or flash drive? Was that file extremely important to your…
How to choose the best betting operator that suits your needs
October 10, 2016
How to choose the best betting operator that suits your needs
A couple of weeks ago, I did an article on why online sports betting is becoming so popular in Kenya.…
Opinion: How Cloud Software can help Kenya’s Accounting Practices
September 12, 2016
Opinion: How Cloud Software can help Kenya’s Accounting Practices
There is a growing market for accounting practices in Kenya. Economic growth has improved significantly in the past decade, internet…
Guest Post: Community networks a connectivity solution for sub Saharan Africa
September 9, 2016
Guest Post: Community networks a connectivity solution for sub Saharan Africa
As a not so rich (sometimes broke) technology, fanatic living is Sub-Saharan Africa, lack of Internet connectivity is my worst…
Guest Post: The security questions raised by IoT
September 8, 2016
Guest Post: The security questions raised by IoT
In a world where devices are getting more powerful and smaller, IoT has become a common term even to the…
Online Sports betting is becoming popular, here’s why
September 7, 2016
Online Sports betting is becoming popular, here’s why
The other day I did an article on how high internet penetration and mobile money services is making betting in…
Has the nerd become too unfriendly?
September 5, 2016
Has the nerd become too unfriendly?
Recently, I asked a friend to accompany me to a meetup of tech savvies in Nairobi. Being in Nairobi, I…
Hybrid Cloud: Cloud’s Take-off to Innovation
August 8, 2016
Hybrid Cloud: Cloud’s Take-off to Innovation
The debate between investing in public or private cloud systems may be coming to an end as businesses in East…
#KillTheICTBill: Proposed ICT Practitioners Bill 2016 archaic and misinformed
July 6, 2016
#KillTheICTBill: Proposed ICT Practitioners Bill 2016 archaic and misinformed
Kenyans and Players in the ICT sector are raising concerns over the proposed The proposed Information and Communication Technology Practitioners…
Opinion: Issues in Public Relations in Nigeria
February 12, 2016
Opinion: Issues in Public Relations in Nigeria
Two unrelated incidents conspired to compel me to eventually make this intervention, which I have been planning forever. One was…
Pulling a Ben Affleck – How open collaboration could spark your brightest idea
February 8, 2016
Pulling a Ben Affleck – How open collaboration could spark your brightest idea
Born in 1972 in California, a young Ben Affleck started his career as a forgettable supporting actor for multiple budget…
Five Ways Small Business Owners Can Improve Their Security
November 17, 2015
Five Ways Small Business Owners Can Improve Their Security
If you think your business is too small for a cyber attack, think again. The Small Business Subcommittee suggests nearly 20%…
The technology tale of the Shanzhen town
October 12, 2015
The technology tale of the Shanzhen town
Over three decades ago Shanzhen was a small town in the Southern part of China where its residents were mainly…
How to boost your business presence online
October 6, 2015
How to boost your business presence online
The rapid evolution of social media and its influence on search and referrals for conversations is changing the digital landscape…
Guest Post: 6 ways you can protect your business from hackers
September 28, 2015
Guest Post: 6 ways you can protect your business from hackers
Your business is invaluable. You put in a lot of hard work towards the growth of your business and gaining…
Guest Post: Are Attacks on Online Freedom Really Making Us Safer?
September 27, 2015
Guest Post: Are Attacks on Online Freedom Really Making Us Safer?
If you’ve ever tried to access a website and found that it was blocked, you may have been a victim…
Hellofood: Ordering food online, more business for restaurant owners
July 22, 2015
Hellofood: Ordering food online, more business for restaurant owners
Dining outside of home was initially a practice that was designed for travelers who were on transit and needed to…
AfricaHackOn Conference: The state and future of cyber security in Kenya
July 17, 2015
AfricaHackOn Conference: The state and future of cyber security in Kenya
By Chrispus Kamau Kenya has been rapidly developing technologically for some time now. Statistics such as a 79% mobile penetration in the…
Hellofood: How mobile devices provide content for foodies
June 10, 2015
Hellofood: How mobile devices provide content for foodies
According to Mobile Marketer, “the average smartphone user consistently has only about 26 apps on their device at any given…