Engen boosts remote and branch office IT by using Riverbed

Riverbed Technology, the application performance company, announced that global energy company Engen is using Riverbed solutions to centralise remote and branch office IT, and improve productivity, backup and data security across its multi-national organisation. Riverbed SteelFusion has improved IT operations and information security at branch office locations by taking servers, applications, and data out of […]

Upland Consulting delivers integrated IoT solution to Shell Nigeria oilfield

Ingenu, a vendor in delivering connectivity exclusively to machines, and KONČAR INEM, a producer of industrial electronics and power electronics devices and systems, announced delivery of Internet of Things connectivity solution to provide digital oilfield capabilities to the Shell Nigeria pipeline facility, at a significant cost savings of over $1 million in investment. Integrated and […]

Egyptian ICT Minister meets ZTE and HP top executives

The Minister of Communications and Information Technology Yasser ElKady received ZTE Egypt CEO Woo Lee and Vice President Tamer Fayed to follow-up on the implementation of the company’s business plans. These were first presented to the ICT Minister in October aiming to build a long strategic partnership between the two parties. During the meeting, the […]

IDC expands relationship in Egypt with government agencies

The Minister of Communications and Information Technology, HE Yasser El Kady opened Egypt’s Chief Information Officer Summit 2016, organised by International Data Corporation. The CIO Summit was held in Egypt for the second consecutive year, discussing opportunities of digital transformation and learning about latest trends and best practices in the world of technology. During the […]

Ericsson recognised as IT Partner of The Year by Etisalat Misr

Ericsson was awarded the highest category award, IT Partner of The Year, at Etisalat Misr I-Awards 2015, which was held in New Cairo. The award was received by Helene Henriksson, Head of Ericsson Egypt. The event was organised by Etisalat IT Vendor Management Office where all Etisalat IT partners were invited to share Etisalat IT […]

Diversified IT distributor Mitsumi opens first Tulip hotel in Nairobi

The diversified business group Mitsumi opened the first Tulip franchise hotel in Nairobi. Established in 1996, Mitsumi Group is a conglomerate that operates in ten countries with a workforce of over 300 employees. Owning one of Africa’s largest IT and telecom distribution company – Mitsumi Distribution, the group has diversified into several businesses including IT, […]

Safaricom to lease last mile fibre network from Kenya Power

Kenya Power, through its subsidiary Kenya Power International, and Safaricom Limited, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see more Kenyans connected to broadband internet. The MoU sets the stage for the two firms to collaborate to implement a pilot fibre optic project aimed at providing internet to homes via Kenya’s Power’s electricity distribution […]

Mahindra Comviva includes Mondial Multimedia in Africa content portfolio

Mahindra Comviva, a global vendor in providing mobility solutions, announced it has partnered with Mondial Multimedia, a mobile media platform in Africa. The tie-up with Mondial Multimedia will strengthen Mahindra Comviva’s digital music content portfolio in the continent. With this partnership, Mondial Multimedia will provide the most popular content from local artists like Josey, Serge […]

ICT spending in South Africa to top $26.6 billion in 2016, says IDC

IT spending in South Africa will top $26.6 billion in 2016 as organisations increasingly embrace digital transformation initiatives in a bid to streamline their costs and bolster their flexibility. This is according to global technology research and consulting services firm International Data Corporation (IDC), which yesterday hosted an event at the Johannesburg Country Club, Woodmead, […]

American Tower to acquire Bharti Airtel communication towers in Tanzania

Bharti Airtel announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with American Tower, through its subsidiary company, Airtel Tanzania Limited, for the sale of approximately 1,350 of its communications towers in Tanzania. Under the agreement, American Tower may acquire up to approximately 100 additional sites currently in development for an additional consideration. Airtel will […]

Dimension Data announces joint go to market for Cisco Spark

Dimension Data and Cisco announced the launch of Cisco Spark and Spark Hybrid Services globally. Dimension Data will leverage its global footprint and expertise to offer Spark and its hybrid services to help improve user experiences, adoption and business return. Cisco Spark delivers cloud-based business communications that enables customers to message, meet and call anyone, […]

Manufacturing, banking, and retail to drive EMEA mobility spending

Mobility is one of IDC ‘s 3rd Platform pillars, an IT market that has disrupted traditional business processes and continues to create transformative opportunities for vendors eager to engage a wider set of customers. According to IDC’s new Worldwide Semiannual Mobility Spending Guide, enterprise and consumer spending on mobile devices, software, and services will grow […]