Africa stories - Page 2
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EMURGO & Huawei Cloud forge tech alliance to boost Cardano's reach
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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smartphones
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datacentre infrastructure
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japan
EMURGO partners with Huawei Cloud to bolster the Cardano ecosystem, integrating Huawei's cloud infrastructure into Cardano's public blockchain network, with potential benefits for Asia-Pacific and Africa.
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Infosys & PIL form strategic tech partnership for digital transformation
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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cx
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martech
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digital transformation
Global digital services leader, Infosys, joins forces with shipping titan Pacific International Lines to accelerate digitalisation, modernise customer portal and enact transformative changes across the logistics sphere.
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Kartik Mehta appointed Channel Factory's head of Asia growth markets
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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advertising
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singapore
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youtube
Kartik Mehta, tech sales expert with a background in global growth initiatives, is set to steer Channel Factory's expansion in Asia's emerging markets as the new Head of Growth.
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Fluent Commerce unveils revamped global channel partner program
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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asia pacific
Fluent Commerce, the Australian OMS provider, revitalises its global channel partner programme, aiming to stimulate the OMS wave and strengthen its diverse partnerships.
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Myriota expands in EMEA region, appoints ex-AccelerComm's Robert Barnes as VP
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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iot
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cleantech
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apac
Australian IoT firm Myriota plans to extend its footprint into the EMEA region, with former AccelerComm's Robert Barnes leading the expansion as VP EMEA.
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IoT Analytics predicts significant growth in global smart meter adoption
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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edge computing
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digital transformation
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ai
Global smart meter adoption reveals uneven progress, with 1.06 billion units installed worldwide by 2023, led by North America's 77% market penetration, says IoT Analytics.
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Qvantel secures contract to boost Telecom Namibia's digital expansion
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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uc
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digital transformation
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telco
Qvantel, a Digital BSS provider, has won a contract from SATEC Group to supply Telecom Namibia with their Flex BSS platform.
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Aleph expands its Amazon Ads services to 20 countries
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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advertising
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twitch
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amazon
Aleph boosts businesses across 20 European and MENA countries, extending Amazon Ads services to propel local enterprises into international markets.
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Westcon-Comstor & CrowdStrike extend cyber tech partnership to Southeast Asia
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Westcon-Comstor expands its partnership with CrowdStrike to Southeast Asia, bolstering its cybersecurity offerings in the region.
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Ditto uses smart mesh tech to support humanitarian efforts
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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healthtech
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philippines
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latin america
Tech firm Ditto's smart mesh networking technology, capable of operating without internet, is aiding ShareMy.Health's fight against childhood malnutrition in developing regions.
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NetApp bolsters ASEAN expansion with key executive appointments
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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leadership
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asia pacific
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netapp
NetApp reinforces its leadership team in Southeast Asia with 2 key appointments: Sheraine Chua as Senior Director for ASEAN and Alwyn David as Country Manager for Malaysia, to propel growth.
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Kylie Watson becomes DXC Technology's Head of Security for ANZ
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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ibm
DXC Technology has chosen Kylie Watson, a seasoned cybersecurity specialist, as the Security Head for Australia and New Zealand, poised to empower their clients against intensifying cyber threats.
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ControlUp bolsters global expansion with key new appointments
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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virtualisation
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citrix
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japan
ControlUp accelerates global expansion with eminent appointments, aiming to bolster its Digital Employee Experience management footprint across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.
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Augment Technologies unveils AI mining tech in partnership with Hexagon
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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power / energy
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ai
Perth-based Augment Technologies and global technology giant Hexagon unveil an innovative partnership, introducing AI technology designed to increase ore recovery by 5%, potentially adding millions of yearly revenue for each mine.
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HCLTech bags Top Employer title in 26 countries for 2024
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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ai
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japan
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learning
Global tech firm HCLTech secures Top Employer status in 26 countries for 2024, lauded for outstanding HR practices.
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Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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fintechs
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quantum computing
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digital economy
Fintech leaders urge UK regulators to impose stricter AI laws to foster confidence and responsible usage in financial services.
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CrowdStrike & AWS launch cybersecurity accelerator for EMEA startups
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
CrowdStrike and Amazon Web Services partner to launch a cybersecurity start-up accelerator, selecting 22 EMEA-based companies to receive mentorship, technical expertise, and possible partnership opportunities.
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UK's Tablerone among top 10 for tretton37's 'Startup Boost' programme
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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edutech
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devops
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apm
UK's startup, Tablerone, selected among top 10 globally for tretton37's 'Startup Boost' programme aimed at supporting socially impactful ventures.
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SourseAI expands global reach with Melon Mobile partnership in Africa
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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uc
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data science
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telco
Australian start-up SourseAI partners with South African telecoms innovator Melon Mobile, expanding its global reach, following recent Series A funding.
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Brett Pickens announced as new CEO of Certis Security Australia
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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western australia
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job moves
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nsw
Security firm, Certis Australia, welcomes industry veteran Brett Pickens as its new CEO, bringing over 20 years of global experience to his new role.