Author: Akin Naphtal

Ascend Digital Solutions, a digital solutions provider and India Urban Data Exchange (IUDX), an open-source data exchange platform, have formed a strategic partnership to deploy federated data exchange technology in Africa. The same technology has already been utilized in 35 Indian cities by the Smart City Mission, under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The partnership aims to enable important initiatives driven by the Smart Africa Secretariat and Smart Africa Trust Alliance and contribute to Africa’s digital transformation. READ ALSO:Cybercriminals leveraged more than 500 unique tools and tactics, including LOLBins, in recent attacks Italy lifts temporary ban on ChatGPT…

A recent report by Sophos revealed that cybercriminals used more than 500 distinct tools and techniques in 2022, including 118 “Living off the Land” binaries (LOLBins). Unlike malware, LOLBins are executables that are naturally found on operating systems, making them more difficult for defenders to block when attackers use them for malicious activities. Sophos found that the primary factor behind cyberattacks was unpatched vulnerabilities, with 50% of investigations showing that cyber attackers used ProxyShell and Log4Shell vulnerabilities, discovered in 2021, to infiltrate organizations. Compromised credentials were the second most common cause of attacks. READ ALSO:Italy lifts temporary ban on ChatGPT…

The Africa Digital Economy Forum (ADEF) recently organized a workshop in Accra, Ghana, aimed at educating young people about Web3. The two-day hybrid event which had both in-person, as well as online participants who joined the session via zoom, took place from April 27th to 28th and was centered around the theme “Web 3.0 and Why it matters”. The workshop featured industry experts who shared their insights with participants about the importance of Web3 and blockchain technology. In his opening address read on his behalf by Mr. Oluwafemi Olasegiri, the CEO of Africa Digital Economy Forum, Mr. Akin Naphtal, thanked…

Huawei has been recognized as a Gartner Peer Insights Customers Choice for Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) for the fourth consecutive time. Huawei is the only non-North American vendor to receive this distinction and has also been recognized as Customers’ Choice for SD-WAN in Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa by Gartner. The evaluation was conducted on the Gartner Peer Insights platform, where more than 20 vendors of SD-WAN products around the world were evaluated. Customers from various industries such as finance, manufacturing and public services provided feedback on SD-WAN products and solutions from multiple dimensions, including product…

Makueni County government has partnered with Safaricom PLC to launch the MyCounty App. The platform will allow residents to access government services online, including paying for licenses, revenue collection, parking fees and land payments, without the need to visit government offices. The launch was witnessed by Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr and Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa, who signed an MOU to support the transformation of the County. READ ALSO:ADNOC launches online F1 in Schools programme for students in the UAE DataFlow Group launches new applicant-friendly user interface Redington partners with Genesys to offer cloud experience orchestration platform to customers in…

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has launched its online F1 in Schools program for students across the Emirates under the Yas in Schools initiative. It is an annual, nationwide program that offers schools a path into project-based STEM learning programs. It provides students from the age of 6 years and up with the opportunity to learn and apply their skills within science, technology, engineering and mathematics to build their F1-inspired racing brand and design a model racing car. READ ALSO:DataFlow Group launches new applicant-friendly user interface Redington partners with Genesys to offer cloud experience orchestration platform to customers in…

The DataFlow Group has launched a new user interface called Zest UI, designed to speed up the primary source verification process for applicants and reduce insufficiency rates. DataFlow provides specialised PSV solutions, helping employers connect with verified talent in sectors such as healthcare, engineering and education. The new UI aims to reduce the number of errors made by applicants, which can cause delays in the verification process. READ ALSO:Redington partners with Genesys to offer cloud experience orchestration platform to customers in the Middle East Stripe and the UK: A decade in the digital economy Alibaba Cloud Launches “Tongyi Qianwen Partnership…

Redington, a leading digital aggregator in the Middle East and Africa, has formed a new partnership with Genesys, a global cloud leader in experience orchestration. Redington will use its extensive channel ecosystem to deliver the Genesys Cloud CX Platform to customers throughout the Middle East. Both Redington and Genesys are AWS SCA partners and regional customers can now benefit from the strengths of all three organizations to provide personalized cloud experiences. READ ALSO:Stripe and the UK: A decade in the digital economy Alibaba Cloud Launches “Tongyi Qianwen Partnership Program” for Large Language Models Tailored to Industries Tenable One Exposure Management…

Telecommunications giants, MTN Nigeria has teamed up with Amazon’s global streaming service, Prime Video, to offer Prime Video Mobile Edition – a single-device, mobile-only subscription to its customers.MTN customers who subscribe to a Prime Video Mobile Edition subscription, will have access to Prime Video’s full catalogue of 9,000+ movies and 1,500+ TV shows in standard definition, with an affordable and dedicated data package for streaming and downloading. MTN offering Prime Video Mobile Edition to its customers, has been made possible through the collaboration of I Cell Communications, Vector, and the Mondia GroupMTN Nigeria, which is the largest telecommunication company in…

Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi has urged residents living in remote areas of the county to welcome the installation of mobile masts, where they have been earmarked. He made the call in response to a matter in Bartabwa ward in Baringo North Sub County, where some locals opposed the idea of setting up a mobile mast within their vicinity. READ MORE:Etisalat revamps business mobile plans with more data and benefits at no extra charge Alphabet and Meta Platforms See Advertisers Stick with Them in Uncertain Economy Makueni County Government and Safaricom Launch MyCounty App to Streamline Online Services for Residents Cheboi…