Africa stories - Page 5
Sanoh resigns from Cassava Network to launch fintech Mansa Finance
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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blockchain
Former Cassava Network CEO, Mouloukou Sanoh, launches Mansa Finance, intending to address Africa's SME credit issues.
Generative AI in Search expands to over 120 new countries with more language support
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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ai
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search
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nz
Generative AI in Search now supports four additional languages and extends to over 120 new territories, enhancing search experiences.
Qatar & Singapore reinforce ties with joint innovation challenge
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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cleantech
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travel
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grants
Qatar and Singapore boost bilateral relations with the launch of the Joint Innovation Challenge focusing on energy, sustainability and insurtech.
Waitrose partners with CitrusAd to revamp its advertising strategy
Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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cx
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martech
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online marketing
Waitrose has teamed up with CitrusAd to overhaul its online advertising strategy, promising personalised ads for customers.
Chipper Cash expands partnership with Visa to boost financial inclusion in Africa
Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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martech
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fintech
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commerce systems
Chipper Cash deepens its multi-million pound partnership with Visa to enhance financial inclusivity across Africa.
Colt Technology completes USD $1.8b billion acquisition of Lumen's EMEA business
Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Colt Technology finalises its $1.8bn acquisition of Lumen's EMEA business, boosting its global telecoms reach.
Paymentology earns historic Visa Cloud Connect certification
Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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transactions
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global expansion
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market
UK's Paymentology becomes the first in Europe to receive the Visa Cloud Connect certification, facilitating secure global transactions.
Equinix hailed as Leader in IDC MarketScape Datacentre Services Report 2023
Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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leadership
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investment
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strategy
Equinix, a digital infrastructure firm, has been recognised as a leader in the 2023 IDC MarketScape Datacentre Services Report.
Data centre construction boom shifts focus to emerging markets
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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ai
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digitalisation
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silicon valley
Data centre construction costs in emerging markets rise by as much as 22% according to Turner & Townsend's Data Centre Cost Index 2023.
London-based AI firm RETAILIGENCE targets global expansion
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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ai
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insights
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global expansion
London-based AI firm, RETAILIGENCE, plans significant global expansion since a 2500% revenue surge post-launch.
Ramco Systems named Top Vendor at GEC Awards for 2023
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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hcm
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ai agents
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leadership
Payroll software provider Ramco Systems has been awarded the Top Vendor Enterprise Solutions HR & Payroll Award 2023 at the Global Enterprise Connect Awards.
Sharp rise in cybercrime across EMEA in first half of 2023
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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uc
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engineering
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telco
EMEA region hit hardest as global DDoS attacks rise by 31%. France, Germany, Italy, Kenya, and Saudi Arabia among most targeted nations.
New report explores digital agendas of tax compliance leaders
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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risk & compliance
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digital transformation
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tax
A Thomson Reuters report examines the digital strategies of tax compliance leaders, exploring investment in new technology.
ACE Money Transfer pairs with dLocal to bolster remittance services in APAC and EMEA regions
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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partner programmes
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money transfer
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swift
ACE Money Transfer from the UK has partnered with dLocal to strengthen their payout services across remittance hotspots in APAC and EMEA regions.
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Gallagher Security promotes Karl Harris to National High Security & Federal Manager
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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customer satisfaction
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job moves
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development
Gallagher Security has announced the promotion of Karl Harris to National High Security & Federal Manager in Australia.
Westcon-Comstor reports 14.9% H1 FY24 global revenue growth
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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westcon-comstor
Westcon-Comstor reports a 14.9% YoY revenue increase, reaching $1.85bn in H1 FY24, driven by its shift to software and data-driven approach.
Presight AI and TOTM Tech form alliance for digital identity solutions
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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digital transformation
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digital identity
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users
Presight AI and TOTM Tech are partnering to build digital identity solutions, reshaping national digital transformation.
Highest percentage of cybercrime activity originates in Russia
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
New research from Netskope has uncovered the most popular techniques and motivators used by adversaries in 2023.
SearchInform expands in MENA with unique information security outsourcing service
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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data analytics
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public cloud
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risk & compliance
SearchInform launches unique information security outsourcing service in MENA region, offering comprehensive protection for businesses.
Upgrade for SUBCO Australia to Europe subsea cable with Ciena tech
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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partner programmes
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software
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customers
SUBCO partners with Ciena to enhance undersea link between Australia and Europe through the Oman Australia Cable (OAC), increasing capacity to 48Tb/s.