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Cybersecurity Experts from KnowBe4 have released eight bold predictions for next year 2024, with legislation on AI, ransomware attacks to aim for supply chain services, and disinformation campaigns to lead to extortion schemes topping the list. According to the experts, the 2024 Cybersecurity Predictions are for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. They believe cyber threats are more sophisticated and complex than ever and evolving quickly with new technology like AI becoming increasingly advanced daily. “Cyber attacks like phishing are getting more difficult to detect. It is imperative that employees keep the threat of phishing attacks top of mind and…

Research conducted by Geonode team has revealed some unexpected uses of WiFi in an era where WiFi has become almost as vital as air. “WiFi designed a century today, confidently connects more than just a network. It continues to grow at a fast pace, drastically changing our lives, more than we could ever imagine.” – says Josh Gordon, a Technology Expert at Geonode. Reviving Non-Human Intelligence with WiFi WiFi signals power wire-free remote control of devices and robots, offering transformative potential in automated factories, healthcare, and homes. WiFi-driven surgical robots can enhance precision and reduce healthcare costs during “keyhole” surgery.…

Interswitch has been unveiled as a premium sponsor of the 2023 annual conference of the Committee of e-Business Industry Heads (CeBIH). The conference is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, December 5, 2023, to Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The CeBIH conference serves as a vital platform for the committee of e-Business Industry Heads to address critical issues, discuss trends, and provide insights to propel the growth of the payment ecosystem. This year’s conference, themed “Driving Market Expansion through Ecosystem Collaboration,” underscores the importance of financial players leveraging collaboration to propel the growth of the…

To strengthen resilience to the increasingly frequent and severe effects of climate change, the United Kingdom has decided to commit £100 million to help climate-vulnerable populations adapt to climate change. The commitment was made at the COP28 Summit today in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. According to Andrew Mitchell, International Development and Africa Minister, who made that announcement, the funding will support an initiative to strengthen early warning systems in countries on the front line of climate change, giving people advanced warning of cyclones, flooding and other extreme weather so they can move away from danger, saving lives and protecting vulnerable…

The collaboration sealed by Africa Data Centre and iOCO will heighten competition in the IT services industry, as it will allow iOCO’s customers to benefit from Africa Data Centre’s best-in-class, secure data centre colocation services. With this collaboration, iOCO and Africa Data Centres can leverage their complementary positions in the market to help customers achieve their digital transformation goals. According to Africa Data Centres, the partnership will open up its capabilities to a broader range of customers, offering them a wider choice of services to meet their digital goals. “In today’s challenging business landscape, customers expect more from their data…

Data presented by OnlyAccount has shown that 4.95 billion people representing 61% of the global population are social media users. According to the data, over the past five years, 1.8 billion people have started using social media, helping platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok reach more users than ever. Although the growth rates in the social media space have significantly slowed down compared to 2020 and 2021, the number of users continues to rise. The data indicates COVID-19 undoubtedly had a massive role in that growth as two years after the lockdowns, hundreds of millions of people join social media…

Meta, (formerly Facebook) has said the 2Africa Cable will go live in 2023 and will deliver more than the total combined capacity of all subsea cables currently serving Africa, with a design capacity of up to 180 terabytes per second (Tbps). Meta’s Vice President for Africa, the Middle East and Turkey, Kojo Boakye disclosed that at the Nigerian Communications Commission office in Abuja during a visit to brief the Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Adamu Maida of the ongoing efforts to land 2Africa Cable in Nigeria.  He said the cable is 45,000 kilometers long and will be one of the world’s…

By Sophia Parker In the era of digital transformation, face authentication takes center stage as the maestro orchestrating a harmonious blend of security and user convenience. This SEO-friendly article delves into the intricacies of face authentication, exploring its significance, technological nuances, and the pivotal role it plays in sculpting a secure and seamless digital identity landscape. Face Authentication: A Symphony of Security and Convenience: Face authentication, a revolutionary form of biometric verification, employs the unique characteristics of facial features to compose a secure and melodious user experience. Unlike traditional authentication methods, face authentication strikes a chord by offering both heightened…

By Alfonso Reillo As of the end of 2022, there were officially 1,986 mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) deployed and operational worldwide, of which around 50% were in Europe. However, this figure may not be entirely accurate. In addition, there is an informal number of other virtual operators offering services under the branded reseller or service provider model on MVNA/E platforms. These companies do not hold the MVNO status but offer a complete mobile telephony service. The growth of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) has been very uneven around the world. While the market share of MVNOs on the African…

BT Group, a United Kingdom-based provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications has sealed a partnership deal with Digital Realty, a global data center platform that will help customers benefit from flexibility and choice when connecting digital hubs, unlocking data value business-wide. The deal involves BT rolling out its transformational Global Fabric network-as-a-service (NaaS) in strategic Digital Realty carrier-neutral facilities (CNFs) around the world. Thus, enabling customers to unlock the full value of their data by making it easier for employees to access it securely and compliantly across the business. According to the press release, the deal will provide IT leaders…