Author: Akin Naphtal

The Kenyan government plans to lay down 100,000 kilometres of national fibre optic cable to improve internet connectivity in the country. ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo announced that the government will be responsible for 52,000 kilometres of the proposed fibre optic cable, while the private sector will handle the rest. Owalo said that meetings have been held to discuss and agree on who rolls out what component of the fibre and the responsibility centres, timelines and targets. The infrastructure pillar of the country’s digital transformation agenda is behind the project, which was first announced by President William Ruto in 2013.…

IoT connectivity provider, 1oT has joined forces with eSIM producer, Workz, to cater to a gap in the US enterprise market. The partnership will ensure the security and rapid implementation of 1oT’s M2M global connectivity solutions through Workz’s GSMA-certified eSIMs and data generation services. 1oT’s remote SIM provisioning platform, eSIM Core, which was launched last August, aims to simplify and reduce the cost of connecting IoT devices for businesses. Certified by the GSMA in October, the system currently manages over 1.4 million connected devices in 173 countries in various sectors. READ ALSO:Bahrain’s ICT Spending Predicted to Reach $2.23 Billion by…

According to the latest predictions by International Data Corporation (IDC), ICT spending in Bahrain is expected to reach $2.03 billion in 2023 and $2.23 billion by 2026. The forecast also reveals that telecommunications services spending in Bahrain will increase, with IT spending set to grow from $0.87 billion in 2023 to $1 billion in 2026. These findings are in line with Bahrain’s Economic Recovery Plan that aims to make the country a digital hub and contribute towards achieving the Kingdom’s comprehensive economic growth and development. READ ALSO:EazyPay and American Express Middle East partner to expand payment options in Bahrain Alef…

Eazy Financial Services, also known as EazyPay, has announced a partnership agreement with American Express Middle East. This partnership will enable American Express Card Members to use their cards when conducting transactions at thousands of EazyPay Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals & Online Payment gateways across Bahrain. EazyPay is a leading financial institution in Bahrain, specializing in Point-of-Sale (POS) and online payment gateway acquiring services. READ ALSO:Alef Education showcases EdTech products at BETT 2023, the world’s largest EdTech exhibition Moglix partners with IIT Kanpur to promote innovation in AI and entrepreneurship in India Western Digital hit by cyberattack, with hackers accessing multiple…

Alef Education, a global education technology provider based in the UAE, showcased its products at the British Education Training and Technology show (BETT) from March 29-31. The event, which is the world’s largest EdTech exhibition, brought together policymakers, education professionals and technology providers to explore the latest developments in education technology. During the event, Alef Education exhibited a range of products designed to support students and educators in achieving their goals to advance the digital learning industry. Some of the products that were displayed included Alef Pathways, Arabits and Alef English. READ ALSO:Moglix partners with IIT Kanpur to promote innovation…

Moglix, an e-commerce company, has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in artificial intelligence (AI). The collaboration involves Moglix and the Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship – Center of Excellence (AIIDE-CoE) at IIT Kanpur’s Noida campus building a platform for start-ups. The platform will provide startups with access to mentorship, infrastructure, research and development, networking, training and funding opportunities. READ ALSO:Western Digital hit by cyberattack, with hackers accessing multiple systems and stealing data Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry discusses boosting digital services with Etisalat Services Holding TAG.Global Launches Digital Training…

Western Digital, a US-based data storage supplier, has revealed that it experienced a cyberattack last month, resulting in unauthorised access to multiple company systems, disruption of some business operations and the theft of some data. The incident was detected by the firm’s IT team on March 26 and an investigation is ongoing, with assistance from security and forensic experts and coordination with law enforcement authorities. Western Digital has taken some systems and services offline and is actively working on restoring impacted infrastructure and services. The firm has not yet fully determined the nature and scope of the stolen data. READ…

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Etisalat Services Holding (ESH) recently discussed ways to enhance cooperation and leverage the technical, information and communication technology solutions provided by ESH to develop the digital environment of the Sharjah Chamber. The meeting aimed to support the growth of digital services and foster the prosperity of the SCCI members and the wider business community in the emirate. Mohammad Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, SCCI Director-General and Muammar Al Rukhaimi, CEO of Etisalat Technology Services, attended the meeting, along with Abdulaziz Mohammed Shattaf, Assistant Director-General of the Communication and Business Sector at the…

Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG.Global) has recently unveiled a new digital training platform, called TAG.Global Digital Training. The purpose of the platform is to provide digital learning across a range of fields, in line with the vision of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and chairman of TAG.Global. The primary aim of TAG.Global Digital Training is to improve levels of professional training, with a focus on youth and anyone interested in enhancing their capabilities and practical experiences through modern digital training methods. READ ALSO:TCS to offer managed cybersecurity services to Norway’s Bane NOR in undisclosed deal Tech Venture Company Scalo Technologies Moves…

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), an Indian IT services company, has received a deal from Bane NOR, a Norwegian government agency, to offer managed cybersecurity services. The deal’s total duration and value were not disclosed. TCS will provide Bane NOR with identity governance and administration, access management, identity life cycle management and application management operations. The services are part of TCS’s Cyber Defense Suite, which aims to enhance a company’s IT infrastructure security using data analytics and process automation. TCS will handle on-premise and multi-cloud infrastructure for Bane NOR while also managing data security compliance and constant risk assessment tasks for…