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Vodacom Business Launches Cybersecurity Report to Strengthen Organisational Defenses

December 13, 2024
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| Africa, TechBusiness

Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian A new Vodacom Business Cybersecurity Report reveals that 80% of South African businesses have faced cyberattacks in the past year, yet only 32% prioritize cybersecurity training for employees. The findings, unveiled at Vodacom World in Midrand on November 27, underscore the escalating cybersecurity challenges as businesses increasingly embrace digital transformation. The report, commissioned in…

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Africa Tech Festival: GSMA Highlights the Role of Digital Transformation in Africa’s Growth

November 17, 2024
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| Africa, News/Tech

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian It’s almost impossible to find a South African adult living in a city or town whose life hasn’t been deeply impacted by access to the internet, data, and digital tools. Whether through personal use or via friends and family, digital connectivity has become a cornerstone of modern life. Yet, it is surprising that one…

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Africa’s Data Centre Market and Digital Transformation Pathways

August 23, 2024
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By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Africa’s data centre (DC) market and its evolving digital landscape reflect a dynamic blend of immense potential and significant challenges. As the continent advances toward digital transformation, sustainability in data centre design has become increasingly vital. Africa’s high temperatures require additional cooling, making access to renewable energy crucial, especially for multinational hyperscale providers….

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SAP, business leaders meet to discuss innovation potential for East Africa

August 19, 2024
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Business leaders, technology partners and SAP experts met this week to discuss the role and potential of innovation to power East Africa’s economic development and growth. Hardeep Sound, Regional Sales Director: Emerging Africa at SAP, noted that organisations throughout the region are investing in business transformation and technology for greater efficiency and resilience. “Interest in business AI and cloud…

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Africa Mobile Broadband Summit 2023: Powering Digital Africa

October 9, 2023
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| News Update, Tech Updates

Huawei and GSMA Intelligence held the Africa Mobile Broadband Summit 2023 in Dubai today. The event brought together African telecom regulators, industry organizations, carriers, think tanks, and industry partners to discuss a wide range of topics, including expanding mobile coverage, increasing 4G uptake, and managing the region’s evolution towards 5G. Li Peng, Huawei’s Corporate Senior Vice President and President…

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Huawei announces $430 mln 5-year investment plan for North Africa

September 26, 2023
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| Business News, Tech Updates

The Chinese company Huawei Technologies announced its $430 million five-year investment plan, named “Intelligent Future,” for boosting smart transformation in North Africa, according to President of Huawei Northern Africa Terry He. The plan allocates $200 million for building the company’s first cloud center in North Africa, which will provide over 200 cloud computing services. Intelligent Future will also invest $200 million…

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