The acquisition strengthens +OneX’s capabilities in end-user computing by adding one of South Africa’s leading specialists in the desktop-as-a-service and desktop virtualisation space to the fold. Rob Godlonton, CEO of +OneX: “As remote work becomes a permanent part of many organisations’ plans, they need cost-effective infrastructure solutions that can offer high levels of agility, simplicity, productivity and security. We are pleased to bring Norman Annette and his team on board to deliver the best end-user experience for our clients....

What Is An Influencer? An influencer is someone with a vast knowledge of a particular topic or brand who has established themselves as a credible source of information with their digital online audience. Within their niche market they have the ability to influence the choices and opinions of their audience because of their authenticity and reach. In recent times brands and companies have incorporated influencer marketing into their marketing strategy....

Disrupt Africa and Africa Tech Summit (ATS) announced last month they had reprised their partnership to incorporate startup-focused sessions and pitching opportunities within the virtual Africa Tech Summit Connects event, which will take place via mobile app and desktop on October 20-22. As part of this, it opened applications for Pitch Live, which will take place over the course of the event, and gives African tech startups the chance to present their solution to the global audience and connect with interested parties virtually....

PayOnMobile was conceived with passionate consideration to upscale the usage and acceptance of mobile money taking cognizance of its great potential in providing financial inclusion for the huge number of the unbanked within the society, while also providing viable e-commerce/business growth tools for many MSMEs, who may not be able to access the more sophisticated existing solutions. PayOnMobile seeks to profitably address the identified huge gap that exists for the benefit of all....

Today, more and more traders are earning profits and gaining through forex trading. If you are new to forex trading and interested in gaining, websites like http://www.tradeforexinsa.co.za/are quite helpful with their useful tips and guides. Tips for Trading Forex in South Africa This is the first step in trading forex when you choose a currency pair. You will come across different brokers with different currencies for forex trading. Commonly used currencies are RAND, USD, and EUR if you are trading in South Africa....

Your financial institution’s Customer Due Diligence (CDD) program plays a key role in ensuring that criminals cannot take advantage of your business. This is because, much like finance industry regulators as well as banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) companies, financial criminals are also exploring the applications of digital innovation. As a result, these criminals’ methods of infiltrating and exploiting financial institutions are evolving with the changing technology. Of course, it’s in your organization’s best interest to prevent these malicious entities from compromising the integrity of your systems and data....

The 5 African startups are part of the 10 most promising human resources, fintech, civictech and edtech start-ups with solution-oriented products to improve migration systems that respond to labour market needs. The finalists are Mauritius-based Talenteum, South Africa’s Digemy, Kenya’s M-Shule, South Africa’s Maxicash, Rwanda’s BAG Innovation, Mynkana, Inmi, Valiu Visadb.io and Mumuki. A total of 73 applications from Latin American and African start-ups were received. IOE Secretary General, Roberto Suárez Santos, said: “The Migration Challenge Competition is the first initiative of its kind....

Whether you’re an employer or employee these are the best ways to ensure that your employees are still working. 1. Serene The biggest role Serene plays is blocking access to distracting websites and apps during work sessions while also silencing your phone. Separate studies find it takes 23 minutes and 15 seconds to get back on track after being distracted. This gives you an idea of how much time those email notifications can cost you throughout the day....

During the COVID-19 period a lot of us became lazy and due to that laziness we found ways to do everything from home. Smart companies decided to go digital and chose to invest on their platforms. Even as we transition back to the office we still cannot deny that we love convenience more than ever and whether we like it or not we need to learn to trust the online system....

AON, a global professional services firm that provides risk solutions among other products, recently launched Cyber Enterprise Solutions, it enables businesses to remain protected against cyber criminals, data loss and the potential damages that may come from a cyber-incident . The solution is classified under property/casualty and Internet of Things insurance policy. The Cyber Enterprise Solutions provides; Cover for property damaged due to a network security breach Products liability to address Internet of Things exposures Business interruption and extra expense coverage caused by systems failure Contingent network business interruption for IT vendors and the supply chain Cyber terrorism coverage Privacy/security liability and the coverage of expense brought by such an event Media liability and technology errors and omissions by endorsement....

2. Port USB Charging Station Dock As much as we love smart phones we also get tired of the battery life. Most phones nowadays cannot last the whole day if you’re constantly using it. Men happen to be on phone a lot so a USB charging station dock would be perfect for him. The FlePow Universal USB Charging Station Dock is a one-stop solution for him. It has five ports to charge multiple devices at the same time with two outputs of 2....

The whole point of digital marketing is ensuring that there’s brand awareness and at the same time there are conversions. The process of improving your Digital Marketing conversion rates is aptly called Conversion Rate Optimization. It is one of the most overlooked processes in Digital Marketing but it is during this stage where the main purpose of your website should be realized – whether to gather contact information, increase subscription to a newsletter or training program, or product purchase....

54gene’s Series A round was led by Adjuvant Capital, a life sciences fund backed by the IFC, Novartis, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, 54gene will also expand its collaborations, set up a state-of-the-art research lab, and BSL 3 capabilities in Nigeria and expand its African Biobank, a state-of-the-art biorepository for researchers. “This new partnership marks a significant evolution in the growth of our company. In the coming months we will be focusing on building a genomic resource that we hope will add significantly to global health, while also translating to the health benefits of patients in Africa,” said 54gene Founder and CEO Dr....

Cloud testing is the procedure of examining software by using a cloud-based tool. It consists of three components: application for functionality, network for data transfer, and infrastructure for damage recovery. Nowadays, the demand has been increasing for cloud-based software and cloud testing services. Many businesses have ventured into cloud testing because of the advantages that it offers. Below is a list of six benefits that you can get by switching to cloud testing....

As Kenyans, we’ve perfected the art of online shopping on Facebook, probably because we feel safer putting a face to the buyer or seller’s name, so to speak. Instead of suffering with online marketing you can use these very popular pages to sell your products. Soko Kenya(Buy and Sell) With over 90k members, this group is home to buyers and sellers of anything under the sun. The group has no specific niche, so any product goes…within reason....

This article will set the record straight and debunk the common misconceptions plaguing the crypto ecosystem. Here are some of the common misconceptions about crypto: Cryptocurrency Is Hack-proof While cryptocurrencies aren’t hack-proof, they offer additional security features that traditional fiat currencies don’t provide. For example, if you lose your paper money or forget your credit card PIN code, there’s no way to get it back. With cryptocurrency, the digital assets are stored on a blockchain network....

1.The Rise of Virtual Classrooms One of the best ways cloud technology is changing education is through school management software features, including virtual education. Such software allows learners to access educational materials anytime and anywhere. Even in the comfort of your home, you can learn. If you are looking for the best virtual classrooms, check out Ayotree.com. 2. Cost Reduction For both the schools and students, cloud technology can be beneficial when it comes to making education more affordable....

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has taken over Twitter but is that reason enough for former US President Donald Trump to return to the platform? Perhaps not. Trump, who was banned from Twitter indefinitely last year, is content with his own social media network, Truth. Trump, on the other hand, believes Musk is a nice man who will enhance Twitter. But he has no plans to return to the platform from which he has been barred....

The Waya App will allow users to open bank accounts digitally, and within minutes, send money to other Waya users for free, spend using their Waya cards linked to their Waya account and to remit money to over 10 countries in Africa. Remittances will be delivered to Mobile wallets and bank accounts across Africa. The App will be available in the app and play stores from September 16 for early adopters and available to the public on October 1....

Generation Investment Management and Broadscale Group led the round, with new investors such as LocalGlobe’s Latitude Fund and HEPCO Capital Management joining in. CDC Group and LGT Lightrock, two of M-current KOPA’s investors, also participated in the round. M-KOPA’s total equity funding has already hit $190 million. M-KOPA is also giving loans to two million customers, according to today’s report. M-KOPA intends to use the funds to grow into additional countries, adding on its existing centers in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, and Ghana, as well as expanding its footprint across the continent....