Author: Akin Naphtal

Palo Alto Networks has been recognized as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge (SSE), making it the only cybersecurity company to be recognized as a Leader in both Magic Quadrant reports for SSE and SD-WAN. According to Gartner, a single-vendor Security Service Edge provides converged network and security capabilities to connect and secure distributed users, devices and locations to resources in the cloud, edge and on-premises. This allows organizations to modernize their networking and security to meet the needs of their hybrid workforce. READ ALSO:ITC and Visa Partner to Provide Tools and Resources for…

The International Trade Centre (ITC) has partnered with Visa to provide tools, training and resources for youth-led and e-commerce businesses in Africa. Visa will bring its expertise in payment solutions and financial literacy tools to the partnership, while the ITC will leverage its work in empowering youth in trade through digital tools. The partnership aims to improve the ITC Online Payment Solution Finder, which helps businesses find relevant payment solutions and sales channels in any given country. Visa’s financial literacy and financial management tools will also be integrated into the ITC ecomConnect platform, which supports e-commerce businesses worldwide. READ ALSO:Géant…

Géant has launched a gift card that can be used in all its supermarkets and hypermarkets. Available in both physical and digital formats, the cards can be reloaded by the cardholder and are valid for 12 months. Shoppers can purchase both types of cards, with a minimum value of AED 50, in-store, while digital cards can also be bought via Géant’s gift card portal, geantuae.ogloba.com. The portal offers a range of personalisation options, including images and messages and allows users to keep track of their balance and purchase additional cards. READ ALSO:Nucleon Security to Showcase Latest Cybersecurity Solutions at GITEX…

Nucleon Security, a prominent cybersecurity company in Europe and Africa, has announced its participation in GITEX Africa 2023. The event, which will be held in Marrakech from May 29th to June 2nd, is a significant gathering for the African technology industry. Nucleon Security will be exhibiting at Hall 7 booth 7A-6 to showcase its latest cybersecurity solutions. GITEX Africa 2023 offers an excellent opportunity for companies in the information and communication technology sector to create partnerships, explore business opportunities and discuss market trends. Attendees from Africa and around the world will have unprecedented networking and collaboration opportunities with Nucleon Security.…

Clickatell, a company known for its innovations in mobile messaging and chat commerce, has launched the world’s first Chat Commerce Platform as a Service (CCPaaS). This new platform allows brands to take advantage of the emerging trend of chat commerce, which is the next wave of digital commerce. With Clickatell’s CCPaaS, businesses can seamlessly interact and transact with their customers on the messaging platforms that they already use. This includes widely adopted platforms such as WhatsApp, Apple Messages, SMS and USSD. The platform’s release in April 2023 delivers authenticated commerce experiences, enabling businesses to drive sales and increase customer satisfaction.…

Yahsat, the UAE’s primary satellite solutions provider, has been awarded the Land Mobile Innovation title at the 2023 Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA) Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards for its Push-To-Talk (PTT) solution created by its mobility division, Thuraya. The technology impressed judges with its capacity to handle multi-channel, person-to-person communications in difficult environments for military, emergency services, utilities, NGOs and other sectors. Thuraya PTT offers seamless and cost-effective communication with extended beyond line-of-sight, better privacy, productivity and interoperability. READ ALSO:(ISC)² UAE Chapter and Huawei partner to promote cybersecurity at GISEC Global 2023 Trend Micro study reveals 90% of African companies…

(ISC)² UAE Chapter, a world-leading cybersecurity expert organization, has partnered with Huawei to exhibit its portfolio and expertise in cybersecurity at the recently concluded GISEC Global 2023 event. The collaboration aimed to promote cybersecurity awareness, professional training and certification, while contributing to the development of the local cybersecurity ecosystem in the UAE. This joint approach helps to create a strong talent pool within the local cybersecurity industry and the ongoing partnership between (ISC)² UAE Chapter and Huawei enables proactive responses to capacity-building efforts in cybersecurity in the UAE. READ ALSO:Trend Micro study reveals 90% of African companies lack cybersecurity protocols…

Trend Micro Incorporated has released new research highlighting that while global organizations are planning to increase cybersecurity budgets in 2023, 90% of African companies have neglected to implement any cybersecurity protocols. The report, titled “Risky Rewards”, showed that inadequate cybersecurity measures are costing businesses in South Africa, with Kenya at $36 million, Nigeria at $500 million and South Africa at $570 million. READ ALSO:GetTransfer.com partners with Binance Card to offer exclusive discounts on transportation services to cryptocurrency users Akasa Air partners with WebEngage for enhanced customer engagement strategy Federation of Arab Businessmen Urges Prioritization of Technology and Development Strategies for…

The Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA), the legal and tax arm of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SettleMint NV, a trusted blockchain technology platform, to collaborate on blockchain and digital asset initiatives in the financial industry.The MoU aims to explore potential synergies with industry participants, including financial institutions, fintech firms, and corporate organisations, to accelerate the adoption of blockchain and digital asset business models and solutions.Yousuf Mohamed Al-Jaida, Chief Executive Officer, QFC, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with SettleMint Blockchain LTD…

Online business transfer platform GetTransfer.com has formed a strategic partnership with Binance Card, the leading cryptocurrency payment card provider. Through the partnership, Binance Card users will receive an exclusive discount on all transportation services that can be booked online via GetTransfer.com. Both companies have plans to further expand the partnership in the future, which may include tiered cashback rewards in cryptocurrency to Binance customers’ accounts via Binance Pay, as well as incorporating NFTs and soulbound tokens. READ ALSO:Akasa Air partners with WebEngage for enhanced customer engagement strategy Federation of Arab Businessmen Urges Prioritization of Technology and Development Strategies for Economic…