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Using network management to share satellite connectivity and bridge digital...

With 45% of Africa’s population living over 10 km from fibre-optic networks, network managed satellite communication provides cost effective and reliable coverage, unlocking opportunities for digitalisation and also i...

Why a set it and forget it security solution does not exist, and why...

Many African enterprises still consider cybersecurity a grudge purchase. What is worse, these businesses allocate funds after an incident or after a regulatory change forces their hands. The normalisation of the...

Human operated ransomware is far more formidable for African enterprises

The distinction between human-operated ransomware and automated attacks lies in the hands-on involvement of skilled cybercriminals and unlike automated attacks that rely on pre-set instructions, human operators can...

Scaling data centres, cloud regions, energy, key challenges for South Africa

New technological trends such as AI-generated content, quantum computing, and 5G expansion are driving an insatiable demand for new data centres worldwide. In South Africa, this demand is particularly pronounced as...

Can Kenya balance ICT growth with data security and data sovereignty...

With an annual growth rate of 23% exceeding other sectors, Kenya’s ICT sector promises to be a significant contributor to the country’s GDP, but the country’s enterprises need to balance innovation with data pro...

Solar plus storage is a win-win for Nigeria’s booming data centre...

In the next five years, Nigeria’s data centre industry is set to explode, doubling its capacity from 116MW in 2024 to a forecasted 226MW in 2029 bringing high bandwidth speeds to urban areas. But with a failing...

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