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Why the Healthcare Sector Must Prioritise Modern Data Protection
Image sourced from Healthcare Finance. The pandemic has put a significant strain on all industry sectors none more so than in healthcare where there was a need to adopt more data-driven planning and decision-making at lightning speed. At a time when expanding remote care, telemedicine, and m-health initiatives have become the order of the day, the spotlight has turned to the safeguarding of sensitive information at a scale comparable to the financial services sector. This is for good reason. According to the ‘Veeam Top Trends in Data Protection, Healthcare Edition 2022’ report, 76% of global healthcare organisations had at least one ransomware attack in the last year. This has contributed to an almost 5% increase in data protection budgets that include backup, business continuity, and disa...
Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit 2022 – 10 Topics to Look Out For
The Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit hosted by IT News Africa on the 2nd and 3rd of August 2022. Sign up here: https://itnewsafrica.com/event/event/public-sector-cybersecurity-summit-2022/ If your public organisation is digitally connected then you cannot afford to miss the Public Sector Security Summit 2022 (#PubliSec2022), to be held on 2nd and 3rd August 2022. Cybercriminals are only becoming more advanced, and more dangerous with attacks costing government organisations worldwide millions if not billions. This world-class event will allow you to learn from local and international case studies and hear from public sector security experts, enabling you to bolster cyber security within your public organisation, all from the comfort of your home or office. Attendees who sign up ...
5 E-Learning Platforms that Should Be on Every Professional’s Radar
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Kenyan & South African Developers Can Now Get Paid via GitHub
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SA Load Shedding: Eskom Turns to Asia for Battery Power
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Central Bank of Kenya Cracks Down on Flutterwave, Chipper
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The UN, Oracle, SA Govt. & Others Converge at the Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit 2022
The Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit hosted by IT News Africa on the 2nd and 3rd of August 2022. Sign up here: https://itnewsafrica.com/event/event/public-sector-cybersecurity-summit-2022/ A total of 15 worldwide experts have so far been confirmed to speak at this year’s Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit on 2nd and 3rd August 2022. Attendees who sign up for this exclusive event will be able to hear from these leaders and gain vital information and confidence when taking their next steps in their cybersecurity journeys. If your public organisation is digitally connected then you cannot afford to miss #PubliSec2022. The 15 Confirmed Expert Speakers Include: Godfrey Kyama, Digitalization Consultant, United Nations. Irene Moetsana-Moeng, Deputy Exec. Director, Public Sector Agency & Cha...
Facebook Owner Reports First Ever Revenue Drop
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Botswana Steps Up to Help South Africa with Load Shedding Woes
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3 Ways to Unlock the True Potential of Wi-Fi Networks Beyond Internet Access
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Safaricom to Start Offering Coding Lessons for Kids in Kenya
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Airtel Reports 13% Revenue Growth for the Second Quarter
Sourced from Comms MEA Airtel Africa, a telecommunications company, has reported a 13% revenue growth for the second quarter of 2022. Total revenues, for mobile services and mobile money services combined, grew in Nigeria by 18.3%, in East Africa by 14.1%, and in Francophone Africa by 11.7%. On its own the mobile money service grew by 26.5%, driven by growth of 26.9% in East Africa and 25.4% in Francophone Africa. The company’s operating profit grew by 20.6% to $425 million. Segun Ogunsanya, CEO of Airtel, expressed that he is pleased with the results. “I am pleased to report that the Group has continued to post double-digit revenue growth, margin improvement and strong earnings growth. I am also particularly pleased with our ongoing strengthening of the balance sheet which continued after...
