Author: Akin Naphtal

Ooredoo, a telecommunications company in Oman, has partnered with Cisco, a technology company, through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The objective of this MoU is to expand the introduction of Cisco technologies in the Omani market, thereby enhancing Ooredoo’s ICT offerings and supporting its digital transformation journey for business customers in Oman. The partnership aims to create an exceptional customer experience by offering comprehensive services and solutions supported by innovative technologies. Seamless communication is essential to the success of every company’s digital transformation, regardless of its size or sector. READ ALSO:Nozomi Networks collaborates with top cybersecurity firms…

Nozomi Networks has introduced a new Elite Cyber Defenders Program, which includes IBM Security, Accenture Security and Mandiant (now part of Google Cloud). The program provides Nozomi Networks’ award-winning cybersecurity solutions to the leading global incident response organizations, as well as advanced security training, shared threat intelligence and joint security research. This initiative aims to help industrial and government customers globally access the strongest possible cybersecurity defense tools, expert-trained incident response teams and cutting-edge threat intelligence tailored to operational technology environments. READ ALSO:MTN Ghana reconnects close to 2 million SIM cards after biometric capture completion Mastercard enables tokenization for Egyptian…

In March 2023, MTN Ghana disconnected an additional 37,146 SIM cards as part of the second stage of registration, which requires biometric capture. However, the company has since reconnected almost 2 million SIM cards that have completed their biometric registration. READ ALSO:Mastercard enables tokenization for Egyptian banks to boost digital payments Liquid Dataport partners with ICOSNET to offer digital communication services in Algeria Innovations Group Launches New Job Search App to Revolutionize Job Hunting in Dubai The National Communication Authority had instructed mobile operators to disconnect all SIM cards that had not completed their biometric registration by March 31st, 2023,…

Mastercard has joined forces with the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the Egyptian Banks Company (EBC) to help implement card tokenization regulations for all issuing banks across Egypt. By providing the necessary infrastructure, Mastercard is enabling seamless and secure digital payment transactions for millions of Egyptians, including unbanked individuals. The implementation of tokenization legislation and infrastructure by the CBE is aimed at making digital payments more convenient, secure and seamless, in line with the Egyptian government’s vision and strategic objectives. READ ALSO:Liquid Dataport partners with ICOSNET to offer digital communication services in Algeria Innovations Group Launches New Job Search…

Liquid Dataport, a subsidiary of pan-African tech group Cassava Technologies, has partnered with ICOSNET, the only private ISP provider in Algeria, to allow customers to access digital communication services offered by Liquid Dataport in Algeria. ICOSNET already provides customers in Algeria with internet access, unified communications services, cyber security and cloud solutions and the new partnership will give it access to Liquid’s pan-African network for its clients’ connectivity requirements. READ ALSO:Innovations Group Launches New Job Search App to Revolutionize Job Hunting in Dubai xCube Launches Digital Investment and Trading Platform for Stocks and Derivatives in the UAE UAE Minister Emphasizes…

Innovations Group, a well-known HR consultancy company in Dubai, has announced the launch of its latest innovation – a new job search app that aims to change the way job seekers search for jobs. The App is designed to make the job hunting process easy and accessible for everyone. It features a user-friendly interface that enables job seekers to upload their CVs, browse through thousands of job opportunities and apply to roles with just a single click. READ ALSO:xCube Launches Digital Investment and Trading Platform for Stocks and Derivatives in the UAE UAE Minister Emphasizes Crucial Role of AI Research…

After a temporary ban over data privacy concerns last month, Italy has lifted its block on ChatGPT. The AI chatbot platform is now available to users in Italy again. OpenAI, the US firm behind ChatGPT, stated that they are committed to protecting users’ personal data. ChatGPT generates text in a more sophisticated way than traditional chatbots, using written prompts to generate responses. Although the platform quickly became popular, some critics have raised concerns about how ChatGPT collects and processes data. READ ALSO:Ascend Digital Solutions and India Urban Data Exchange partner to bring data exchange technology to Africa MTN Group launches…

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:MTN Group launches free online MTN Skills Academy in Zambia to address digital skills gap in Africa Cybercriminals leveraged more…

MTN Group, a telecommunications company, has launched the MTN Skills Academy in Zambia to tackle the digital skills gap in Africa. The free, online learning platform aims to drive digital skills development and job creation across the continent, with the goal of having at least 60% of youth and adults on MTN markets possessing a minimum level of proficiency in sustainable digital skills by 2025. The academy is designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing it to respond to changing digital skills demands and provide young people with the training and resources they need to succeed in the digital economy.…

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:Black or White Concepts Launches BizBot,…