Partnerships in technology play critical role in Covid-19 crisis
May 19, 2020
The current global crisis has highlighted several areas, from the need of efficient information management to the need of accurate data gathering for faster medical response. In looking at the role of technology during this…
ICTs role In Shaping The Post Pandemic World
May 10, 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic will definitely change some aspects of our lives for the better. There are some key changes we expect especially on how we work going forward as has been demonstrated by the work…
7 Tips To Help Keep Your New Phone in Good Condition For Long
April 20, 2020
Smartphones keep launching every now and then – Apple releases new iterations every year while Android counterparts launch even more devices throughout the year. That doesn’t mean you should keep upgrading your device every time…
[Opinion] There’s not enough women-led tech start-ups – and it’s costing us all
January 29, 2020
By Muhammad Nabil, Partners and Start-ups Strategy Lead at Microsoft 4Afrika Africa’s technology start-up scene is vibrant – and growing fast. There are currently over 640 active technology hubs across the continent, and according to…
Why Apple should ditch Lightning and join other global players using USB-C
January 23, 2020
Now would be the best time for Apple to ditch its proprietary Lightning connector and switch to the most ubiquitous and modern which is USB-C. European Parliament had late last week unveiled a proposal to force…
As many organisations head to the cloud, the first stop might be ‘hybrid’
January 9, 2020
By Wale Olokodana, Business Group Lead for Cloud and Enterprise at Microsoft Middle East Africa Moving to the cloud is not unlike relocating your business to a prime piece of real estate. The benefits are…
What defines a television?
December 17, 2019
Gone are the days when people used to own just any television set. There has been a massive evolution in the viewing industry and television sets are not what they used to be. A television…
Christmas Binge Watching gets smarter with AI TV sets
December 10, 2019
Internet connectivity in the country is currently at 89.4% according to CAK, with many TV viewers opting to stream their favorite shows as a way of having the full entertainment experience. Online distributors such as…
AI could be the boost education in Africa needs
November 28, 2019
By Michael Rasugu – Education Lead – Microsoft East & Southern Africa Up until now, the conversation around education in Africa has revolved around improving the standard of education. But as digital transformation continues to sweep across the…