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Genetec, the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2026. Choice and flexibility will define the next phase of cloud adoption In 2026, the conversation around cloud adoption will continue to mature. Organizations will prioritize solutions that offer deployment flexibility and scalability. Rather than committing to a single deployment model, enterprises will evaluate each workload based on performance, cost, and data residency requirements. They will then choose the environment that best supports their operational needs, whether it’s on-premises, in the cloud, or a hybrid approach. Open architecture solutions will…

The traditional retail frenzy weekend that is associated with the ‘Black Friday’ and ‘Cyber Monday’ events has been and gone and many people across Africa are now getting ready for the next shopping wave, as the end-of-year holiday and work shutdown season gets underway. At the same time, IT experts are aware that they are never really allowed to go too deep into relaxation mode – it’s always necessary to ensure that systems and processes remain in place to protect cyber networks while others go on leave and make their way into shopping malls everywhere. Reliable cyber systems take effort…

Family Bank has completed its private placement of ordinary shares raising KES 8.004 billion against a KES 6.090 billion target, achieving an oversubscription of 131%. The additional capital raised will be used to support digitization transformation, lending activities, and business expansion both locally and regionally. “This remarkable outcome is a resounding vote of confidence in Family Bank’s resilient business model, consistent profitability, and our unwavering commitment to serving the real economy– particularly SMEs, agriculture, and underserved communities across Kenya. The overwhelming demand reflects the market’s belief in our digital transformation journey and our purpose-driven approach to inclusive banking,” said Family Bank Chairman Lazarus Muema.…

Cloud has become the backbone of modern business, but its true value only fully emerges when paired with data and artificial intelligence (AI). As Jaap Scholten, Head: Group Hybrid ICT Strategy at Datacentrix and COO at eNetworks, a wholly owned Datacentrix company and ISP, explains, the cloud is often the unsung hero – quietly enabling data, the raw material from which intelligence is forged. From cloud adoption to intelligent transformation Too often, Scholten explains, cloud adoption is seen as a tick-box exercise, focused on moving applications from on-premises to the cloud. “But the real opportunity here lies in transformation and…

AWS and Google Cloud have announced a multicloud connectivity solution designed to simplify enterprise infrastructure, enabling organizations to run workloads across clouds without the need for complex physical setups. The solution, called AWS Interconnect multicloud, is being launched in preview with Google Cloud as the first partner and is expected to expand to Microsoft Azure in 2026. “AWS announces preview of AWS Interconnect – multicloud, providing simple, resilient, high-speed private connections to other cloud service providers (CSPs), starting in preview with Google Cloud as the first launch partner and then with Microsoft Azure later in 2026,” AWS said in a…

Binance today announced the launch of Binance Junior, a new parent-controlled app and sub-account for kids and teens, ages 6-17, that offers parents a family-centric platform to build crypto wealth and savings, helping prepare their children for a digital financial future. Binance Junior allows parents to open and manage crypto savings accounts on behalf of their children, enabling young users to save and earn crypto in the account through Binance Flexible Simple Earn, while restricting trading activities to ensure safety.  Parents can fund the Binance Junior account via their master account or through on-chain transfers. By offering controlled early exposure to savings…

Africa Data Centres has entered into a strategic partnership with CSSi SA, a leading Cloud and VM Provider and distributor of data storage, servers, and data centre equipment. Under the agreement, CSSi SA have structured an alliance to deploy racks and provide data sovereignty for South African customers, with up to three tiers of redundancy between three different data centre footprints. Located at Africa Data Centres’ facilities in Cape Town (CPT1) and Johannesburg (JHB1), and connected with 100GB links to CipherVault™ in Midrand. The availability of these racks will meet the growing local demand for redundant, reliable and next-generation data storage…

Traditional casino compliance leans on periodic audits, manual sampling, and external reviews. Reports appear weeks later, issues surface after damage, and remediation drags on. Regtech 2.0 flips the sequence. Blockchain, AI, and streaming data create a pre-audit layer that evaluates behavior continuously. Core question for modern operators: can technology enable self-regulating gambling platforms that earn trust faster than legacy oversight alone? What Is Regtech 2.0? Regtech 2.0 blends real-time data pipelines, machine learning, and immutable records into one compliance fabric. Instead of waiting for quarterly checks, controls verify transactions, payouts, and player-protection events as they occur. The model shifts from…

By Julio Guijarro, Chief Technology Officer, EMEA at Red Hat Sovereignty concerns are the greatest barrier to cloud adoption for large enterprises across EMEA, as cited by 63% of respondents to a Red Hat survey of over 900 IT managers, directors and AI engineers across nine countries. Over two-thirds (68%) of organisations have identified sovereignty as a top IT priority for the next 18 months, with that figure rising to 80% in Germany, where it ranks as the number one strategic focus. The importance of sovereignty stems from a convergence of rising operational issues, such as supply chain instability and…

By Linda Saunders, Country Manager & Senior Director Solution Engineering, Africa, Salesforce Most of us already rely on digital tools in our personal lives that handle routine tasks smoothly. They help us source information, sort out our finances, entertain us, track our fitness, and help us travel. We see what these tools can do in our personal lives, but in the workplace, it still takes too much effort to get simple tasks done. Closing that gap is one of the biggest productivity gains for any organisation. An agent-driven business that pairs people with digital tools to take care of the…