Author: Kaluka wanjala

Summary Sophos has today announced its status as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Midsize Businesses 2024 Vendor Assessment. This evaluation assesses the solutions and business strategies of 16 prominent modern endpoint security vendors. Sophos Endpoint, safeguarding over 300,000 organizations globally against advanced threats, boasts a number of anti-ransomware, anti-exploitation, behavioral analysis, and other cutting-edge technologies that proactively thwart threats. IDC’s report commends Sophos Endpoint for integrating an “expansive set of protection technologies” as standard features, including host-based firewall and IDS/IPS, device control, DLP, and encryption. Notably, Sophos earns praise for its commitment to strengthening…

Xiaomi has today officially unveiled the Redmi Note 13 Series in the Kenyan market. The Redmi Note is the company’s most popular series globally. In Kenya, this series will have the standard Redmi Note 13, Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G. The phones will be available for Ksh 27,499, Ksh 41,999 and Ksh 73,999 respectively.  These phones are really good and my favourite is the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G. The price is a bit high compared to what the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G was available for. You can blame the depreciating shilling for this…

Branch and Solv Kenya have announced a strategic partnership that seeks to boost the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya. The partnership aims to provide loans, business development support, and market linkages to Kenyan MSMEs, ultimately bridging the credit gap and accelerating business opportunities for entrepreneurs across the nation. Under the partnership, Branch will extend loans and working capital of up to Kshs. 1 million to MSMEs on Solv Kenya’s platform, facilitating improved cash flow and stock financing from suppliers and distributors. Rose Muturi, the Managing Director of Branch East Africa, emphasized during the partnership announcement…

Datacentrix has been named as the winner of OQLIS’s prestigious LUMIN23 Data Impact Award.  The recent OQLIS LUMIN23 Awards brought focus to the latest in data intelligence innovation, as well as projects initiated over 2023 and companies delivering quality work while showcasing the OQLIS platform’s potential. Says OQLIS Chief Commercial Officer, Robert Kendall: “The OQLIS LUMIN23 Awards celebrate our commitment to leveraging data-driven solutions that empower businesses and drive meaningful impact in today’s dynamic landscape. “Datacentrix was recognised as our LUMIN23 Data Impact Award winner, one of four awards, acknowledging the impact the organisation has made in the data space using the…

Does the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have anything to do with cryptocurrency? Only if you recognise that the talent, skills, quick thinking, and careful planning that define the sport of soccer are inherently invaluable to supporting investment decision-making. The 24 teams deftly weaving their way to the final all share exceptional skills, tactical awareness, a focused mind, careful risk-taking, resilience, defense, a commitment to an end goal, and a passion for success. These are the qualities that should define every investment and investor wanting to make a success within the world of cryptocurrency. Commitment: The core of the game…

Once upon a time (literally like last week!) a shopper popped in for a quick pre-holiday shop. Welcomed by a Bot that offered personalised suggestions based on previous purchases – a hassle free push to make their experience “more than”. Drawn into the clothing section, smart mirrors gave them the option to virtually try on different outfits – mixing and matching, changing colours plus the option to share their looks with friends for their opinions. Casually tapping their smartphone at the automated checkout, the cherry on top. Engaging, accessible and valuable – offering an experience based on their unique preferences…

As the landscape of computing evolves, so does the definition of performance. In recent years, there has been a shift in the way that people have come to perceive what truly defines top computing performance. Whereas speed was previously seen as the be-all and end-all of computing capabilities, the question of stability and smoothness has steadily moved into the spotlight too. Only by delivering consistent and smooth operations across all types of applications and scenarios is it possible for users to enjoy a real sense of fluency and efficiency. This is a principle that OPPO has embraced and exemplified through…

Glovo has unveiled the Glovo Africa Graduate Program. This initiative aims to shape the leaders of tomorrow by providing an immersive 1-year experience tailored to the unique needs of young professionals. The 12-month accelerated growth program offers participants opportunities to explore key sectors within the company, including Operations, Quick-Commerce, Partners & Brands, Finance & Strategy, and Brand Marketing Services. Eligibility Criteria The program is open to individuals with a University Degree in any management, science, or social science discipline, coupled with 0 to 2 years of professional experience. Glovo is actively seeking out ambitious individuals eager to kick-start their careers…

Qualcomm is now accepting applications for the “Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program.” This initiative aims to identify and nurture early-stage startups with a passion for integrating advanced connectivity and processing technologies into innovative end-to-end systems solutions, encompassing hardware. In 2023, 10 startups were shortlisted including Ecorich from kenya. Ecorich provides recycling processors in populated urban neighbourhoods. These allow households a change to generate value from their waste by generating organic fertilisers from the waste and giving it to farmers. The Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program is an equity-free initiative designed to provide comprehensive support to promising startups.…

Safer Internet Day is marked annually to raise public awareness of new and emerging Internet issues. A safer online environment benefits everyone, and education on the responsible use of the internet is critical for driving Bitcoin adoption and improving security. Binance is pleased to provide comprehensive instructional tools and guidance to its users on Safer Internet Day. The Q&A below unpacks essential information, stressing best practices for securing accounts, identifying phishing efforts, and protecting personal information. How can one identify if their online accounts might be under attack by cybercriminals? Detecting a potential Account Takeover (ATO) attack can be challenging; however,…