Africa stories - Page 33
Cisco taps ex-Microsoft talent for APJ vice-president role
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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Cisco appoints Mark Phibbs, ex-Microsoft and Adobe veteran, as VP of marketing for Asia Pacific and Japan to drive digital transformation efforts.
Analyst: big players continue to drive global cloud growth
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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public cloud
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microsoft
The global cloud market surged 43% year-over-year in Q3 2017, reaching USD $14.4 billion, as Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, and Google cemented their dominance.
From Christchurch to Chile: Kiwi company dominates in export innovation
Sat, 21st Oct 2017
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exports
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mining
The Christchurch company has established an expansive global presence, spanning 80 countries, thanks to its revolutionary Leapfrog technology.
Over 6,000 schools take part in first Mathletics tri-nations challenge
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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mathletics tri-nation challenge
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online learning
The Mathletics Tri-Nations Challenge aimed to encourage students to have fun while improving mathematical fluency.
Ghana's oldest ISP turns 20, says bright times ahead for IT in Africa
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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digital transformation
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cloud services
AfricaOnline says they will continue to invest in Africa's digital economy thereby continuing their journey together into the digital world.
eCommerce apps - Worth the expense or a waste of time?
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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online shopping
The eCommerce market in South Africa will amount to US$2.7 billion in 2017 with an annual expected growth rate of 14.2%.
Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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network infrastructure
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dei
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solar power
By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there's an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.
Cybercrime remains a major barrier to cloud adoption in EMEA
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
While cloud adoption continues its steady march in EMEA, a new survey has revealed the recent spate of cyberattacks has thrown a spanner in the works.
Revenue down, but gross profit up for Westcon-Comstor APAC business
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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financial results
Westcon-Comstor's Asia Pacific business has logged a $17m drop in revenue for the H1 of this financial year, but managed a $1.6m profit increase.
Level 3 extends firewall service to APAC and Africa customers
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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level 3 communications
Level 3 Communications ramps up its global defense, launching advanced firewall services in Asia Pacific and Africa to combat cyber threats.
Sage's Enterprise Intelligence solution now has 1000 customers
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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data analytics
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martech
Sage celebrates 1000th client milestone for its transformative Enterprise Intelligence tool, enhancing global data management.
Rugby 18 to have 65 official teams including the All Blacks
Sat, 23rd Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rugby
Rugby 18 is out later this year and it will have a large number of official teams. This includes the New Zealand All Blacks and more.
Gamer proposes to his girlfriend in VR
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
In a heartwarming twist, a gamer uses VR technology to craft a proposal in his girlfriend's cherished spot halfway around the world.
Application explosion prompts Ethernet switch growth
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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juniper networks
APAC is leading the charge in Ethernet switch and enterprise and service provider router growth. But which vendors are on the up and which are sliding.
Will newcomer internet provider Rain reign supreme?
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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The new internet provider is taking the slow and steady route to win over the South African market, but will it be enough?.
IoT moves forward in South Africa with first ever Cat-M1 test
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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iot
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ericsson
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qualcomm
South Africa's Internet of Things (IOT) aspirations have taken another step forward after Ericsson and Qualcomm successfully completed a lab trial.
MYOB champions Silver Ferns & women's achievement in netball
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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financial systems
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MYOB is a major sponsor of New Zealand's Silver Ferns for the team's upcoming game against South Africa this weekend.
Inside the Check Point & IBM collaboration: What's in store for the future of cyber defence
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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IBM and Check Point heighten cyber security defences, merging tech and intelligence to counteract escalating cyber threats.
Work begins on first ever direct subsea link between Africa and South America
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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uc
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
The subsea cable has 40 Tbps of capacity that will extend more than 6,500 kilometres providing a paradigm shift in Africa's comms sector.
Huawei NZ appoints new general manager for Consumer Business Group
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
Huawei New Zealand appoints Gavin Cheng as new general manager for the Consumer Business Group, focusing on innovation and growth in the local market.