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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 ...
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Mobile wallets are rising, but consolidation is coming
20 hours ago · Mobile wallets are rising, but consolidation is coming. By Staff Writer. Africa , 13 Nov 2024. Sergio Barbosa, CIO of enterprise software development house, Global Kinetic, and CEO of its open banking platform, FutureBank. Digital wallets are emerging as a disruptive force, with the potential to change the way businesses engage with their ...
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 ...
Shifting gears: How enterprises in West Africa should embrace ...
3 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 ...
Liquid C2 intros AI-powered Secure360 for African firms
23 hours ago · By Staff Writer. Africa , 13 Nov 2024. Oswald Jumira, CEO of Liquid C2. Liquid C2, a Cassava Technologies subsidiary, today introduced Secure360, a suite of cyber security services and solutions aimed at combating the growing cyber threats across Africa. Secure360 covers areas such as governance, risk, and compliance; cyber threat assurance ...
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 ...
Connectivity in South Africa: the numbers you need to know
Jul 13, 2021 · The GSMA Mobile Connectivity Index ranks countries’ connectivity according to their infrastructure, affordability, consumer readiness, and content and services. Although the index categorises South Africa as a ‘transitioner’ country, our score of 60.1 out of 100 on the index makes us a mobile connectivity leader in Africa.
Why fixed wireless access can bridge Africa’s digital divide
Africa , 04 Aug 2021. Bridging the digital divide needs a holistic approach that encompasses various considerations from right technology to an enabling environment. Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is identified as a strong proposition to narrow the digital gap. That was the message from a panel session at the recent 6th Sub-Sahara Spectrum ...