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Axis Communications expands surveillance suite in Africa
1 day ago · Axis Communications. a global security and network surveillance technology provider, has released the AXIS Camera Station Edge (ACS Edge) and AXIS Camera Station Cloud Storage (ACS Cloud Storage) solutions aimed for African companies.
Starlink to South Africa: A win-win solution through empowerment
5 days ago · An EEP could be a win-win for all stakeholders. Starlink gains entry into a burgeoning market, while South Africa benefits from increased connectivity, economic empowerment, and skills development. By drawing on the successful models of companies like Amazon, Google, and J.P. Morgan, Starlink can create an EEP that truly aligns with South ...
Axiz, Hitachi Vantara forge strategic partnership to expand …
2 days ago · Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi (TSE: 6501), has announced a strategic alliance with Axiz, one of Africa’s premier IT distributors. The partnership enhances Hitachi Vantara’s channel-focused approach, expanding its reach through ...
Shifting gears: How enterprises in West Africa should embrace ...
5 days ago · Fully embracing AI is achieved through consistency and empowerment. Red Hat OpenShift AI lets data scientists, engineers, and app developers share the same platform and collaborate more effectively, deploying applications and getting them to market much quicker. Another benefit of OpenShift is that organisations can utilise common open source ...
Winning the tech race in Africa: Lessons from Digital Natives
Nov 8, 2024 · There are three common themes: 1. User-centric mindset: Digital natives often have a relentless focus on the user of their product, adopting a “user backward” mindset and constantly seeking to achieve the critical product-market fit. They research their …
African fintech sector grows, enhancing access to finance
Nov 7, 2024 · According to the report, Africa's fintech sector is prospering as digital finance grows at a faster rate than traditional banks. The EIB report says the number of African companies offering new financial services increased from 450 in 2020 to 1,263 at the beginning of 2024. “Fintech is revolutionising the way we think about finance in Africa ...
The future of cyber security in Africa
Sep 30, 2024 · Africa’s high cyber risk profile. With African countries at various stages of implementing digital transformation initiatives, the continent has become a fertile hunting ground for increasingly sophisticated cyber criminals. With the number of internet users in Africa expected to reach 1.1 billion by 2029, cyber security has never been more ...
How data centres are rewiring Africa’s future
Oct 21, 2024 · According to the business news publication Africa Business Communities, the African data centre market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.18% from 2023 to 2029, driven largely by the increasing adoption of cloud services and advancements in digital infrastructure . Looking ahead, the future of data centres in ...
African e-commerce: Trends and opportunities for 2024 - ITWeb …
Jul 15, 2024 · This article explores the key trends shaping African e-commerce and the opportunities they offer for 2024. Summary: The African e-commerce market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing internet penetration and smartphone adoption. With a projected 438 million mobile broadband users by 2030, the continent presents significant ...