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By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Cloud computing in Kenya is reaching new heights thanks to increasing and continued investments in infrastructure and skills. The country will soon be home to a data centre powered entirely by geothermal energy, and the government is prioritising the security of its records and data by providing cloud security skills training to more than 200 officials. These factors coalesce around a growing expectation that the cloud will play a critical role in daily state and business activities, as well as a lynchpin for socioeconomic growth and development. While…

Canon recently concluded its annual dealer conference at the Hilton Habtoor City in Dubai, recognizing and rewarding its top-performing partners. The event, themed “ICE: Innovation, Customer, and Experience,” brought together 144 channel partners, system integrators, and value-added resellers from across Africa to celebrate achievements, foster partnerships, and explore future opportunities. As part of Canon’s commitment to fostering closer relationships with its partners, the conference focused on strengthening ties with channel partners, system integrators, industry verticals and value-added resellers, to drive success and growth in the African imaging market. The conference provided attendees with in-depth market insights, Canon’s strategic vision for Africa, and…

OPPO has achieved a significant breakthrough by becoming the first company to implement the Mixture of Experts (MoE) architecture on-device. This milestone enhances AI processing efficiency, opens new possibilities for more advanced and flexible on-device AI, laying the groundwork for future innovations in AI’s integration with mobile hardware.  As AI technology continues to evolve, more tasks are being performed on-device. However, large AI models require substantial computational power, which can impact performance, especially on devices with limited hardware resources. In response, OPPO has collaborated with leading chipset providers to implement the MoE architecture on-device to overcome these limitations. The MoE…

Water and energy are the world’s conjoined twins, and they should always be protected and preserved. Appliances such as washing machines that reduce both energy consumption and water usage are an underrated blessing. With evolutions and the push to have appliances that support sustainability, Samsung’s Bespoke AI washing machines are some of the appliances that use artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies to help reduce energy consumption and water usage. “As the world is prioritising smarter, more efficient home appliances, we’re thrilled to be launching the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo™…,” said Moohyung Lee, EVP and Head of the Customer Experience…

This Halloween, as the nights grow darker and the wind howls through the trees, it’s time to confront some of the spookiest myths that have long haunted the world of cryptocurrency. Chief among these is the chilling notion that crypto is a lawless land—a dangerous space where criminals prowl, wallets are plundered, and funds vanish into the digital ether, never to be seen again. This story, like many ghost tales, has its roots in truth, but the crypto landscape has evolved. Today, this specter of rampant crime is nothing more than a ghost of crypto’s past. The Haunting Early Days…

According to a recent study, one of the most popular forms of entertainment is online casino games. It comes as no surprise that the number of people that play online casino games is growing every year. Thanks to the internet platform, as well as smartphone technology, online casino games are more accessible than ever before. One of the reasons why casino games are attractive is that they give you the possibility to earn some cash too. Most of the sites offer special promotions and bonus packages to attract new customers. Rules Some games are simple to play and easy to…

by Kelly Switt, Senior Director, Global Head of Intelligent Edge Business Development at Red Hat Utilities face challenges in substation automation and power grid management due to the limited flexibility and scalability of customised hardware. Shifting to software-defined systems enables real-time reconfigurability and cost savings by removing the need for physical hardware changes. To fully unlock these benefits, collaboration between traditional suppliers and integrators is essential for driving future platform innovation. As utilities adopt a software-defined infrastructure, unifying IT and OT ecosystems becomes increasingly feasible. By virtualising applications and taking advantage of advancements in edge computing platforms and AI, utilities…

Information display solutions are used as a delivery tool to enhance communications and display striking advertisements in different business sectors. LG Information Displays offer tailored solutions for a wide range of industries for the purpose of broadcasting products, service updates or to display advertising campaigns, etc. These commercial TVs are progressively popular for businesses due to their ability to deliver crystal clear visuals, provide real-time information thus enhancing overall customers’ experiences. Let’s explore why the LG Information Displays are the perfect choice for your business. Captivating Visuals and Performance LG’s Commercial TVs are built to create visually stunning displays in any space, in…

By Phyllis Migwi When thinking about industries that cybercriminals might target, tertiary education probably isn’t the first to come to mind. But according to the latest edition of Microsoft’s Cyber Signals report, education was the third most targeted industry in the second quarter of this year. The mix of valuable data and inherent vulnerabilities in education systems has caught the eye of various attackers—from those using new malware techniques to nation-state actors involved in traditional espionage. This is a particular concern for tertiary institutions in Africa, which is one of the most targeted regions in the world when it comes…

Our physical and digital worlds are increasingly intertwined, driven by breakthroughs in AI, 5G-A, and cloud computing. This convergence, known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, is reshaping business at an extraordinary pace and accelerating global growth. In fact, over the next five years, digitalisation and intelligence are expected to account for 70% of the total global economic growth, according to a report by the World Economic Forum. From smart cities optimising energy use to AI-powered medical diagnostics, the impact is already changing the way societies function. Recognising these opportunities, more than 170 countries have now developed national strategies focused on…