Africa stories - Page 5

Ransomware attacks on global organisations have doubled in the past two years, according to a report by Akamai Technologies.

dLocal partners with fintech firm Jeeves to enhance secure client payments in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

ST Engineering will enhance digital transformation in finance by expanding cybersecurity solutions, in partnership with the non-profit Elevandi.

Clari has doubled its EMEA customer base due to greater use of its revenue platform, following acquisitions of Wingman and Groove.

By 2026, over 53% of UK companies plan to secure most key items from regional suppliers, boosting domestic production and reducing global disruption risks.

UK fintech ekko bolsters impact solutions with a new partnership with Tusk, bringing sustainability to global financial services.

Nutanix's report illuminates AI adoption strategies amongst enterprises, highlighting a skills gap in generative AI.

Sage has appointed Tom Gough as the new Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) to boost growth in the region.

Avidly seeks to bolster its global footprint with the acquisition of digital transformation agency Hype and Dexter.

Former Cassava Network CEO, Mouloukou Sanoh, launches Mansa Finance, intending to address Africa's SME credit issues.

Generative AI in Search now supports four additional languages and extends to over 120 new territories, enhancing search experiences.

Qatar and Singapore boost bilateral relations with the launch of the Joint Innovation Challenge focusing on energy, sustainability and insurtech.

Waitrose has teamed up with CitrusAd to overhaul its online advertising strategy, promising personalised ads for customers.

Chipper Cash deepens its multi-million pound partnership with Visa to enhance financial inclusivity across Africa.

Colt Technology finalises its $1.8bn acquisition of Lumen's EMEA business, boosting its global telecoms reach.

UK's Paymentology becomes the first in Europe to receive the Visa Cloud Connect certification, facilitating secure global transactions.

Equinix, a digital infrastructure firm, has been recognised as a leader in the 2023 IDC MarketScape Datacentre Services Report.

Data centre construction costs in emerging markets rise by as much as 22% according to Turner & Townsend's Data Centre Cost Index 2023.

London-based AI firm, RETAILIGENCE, plans significant global expansion since a 2500% revenue surge post-launch.

Payroll software provider Ramco Systems has been awarded the Top Vendor Enterprise Solutions HR & Payroll Award 2023 at the Global Enterprise Connect Awards.