By Fredrique Achieng Imagine a world where your smartphone is your ultimate digital companion, seamlessly integrating into your daily life to make everything more convenient. This vision is rapidly becoming a reality, thanks to significant strides in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. Over the decades since AI’s inception, remarkable progress has […]
Year: 2024
Workers are increasingly relying on AI, with a recent study showing that they trust AI to handle about 43 per cent of their work tasks. This marks a notable shift towards delegating tasks to AI. Interestingly, leaders demonstrate even more confidence in AI, trusting it with 51 per cent of […]
Cyberattack recovery costs have outpaced insurance coverage according to a new report by online security solutions provider Sophos. The survey titled “Cyber Insurance and Cyber Defenses 2024: Lessons from IT and Cybersecurity Leaders,” shows that recovery costs from cyberattacks are outpacing insurance coverage with only one percent of those […]
The Mastercard Foundation has announced the appointment of Carole Wamuyu Wainaina to its Board of Directors. Wainaina brings 35 years of global experience in multinationals and multilateral organizations, with expertise in strategy, organizational transformation, and human resources. Wainaina currently serves as Senior Advisor to the CEO at Africa50 and […]
Global technology company Epson Corporation has announced plans to invest approximately KES 4.2 billion [5.1 billion Yen] in the construction of a new factory for inkjet printheads in Tohoku Epson. The construction of the factory that began on15th June, 2024, with completion targeted for September 2025. The investment in […]
TECNO Kenya, a leading provider of innovative smartphones, announced the grand opening of four new stores across Kenya: Machakos, Thika, Kitengela, and Nanyuki. This expansion brings TECNO’s total number of stores in Kenya to 17, solidifying their commitment to empowering Kenyan consumers with accessible technology across the country. The strategically […]
In an effort to meet the increasing demand for sustainable transportation solutions, electric vehicle leader Agilitee has introduced its latest innovation, the Agilitee LoadFast delivery scooters. Positioned as a symbol of African ingenuity, this off-road two-wheeler is specifically designed to align with Agilitee’s commitment to eco-friendly mobility. The LoadFast boasts […]
Salesforce, the global leader in AI CRM (Customer Relationship Management), today showcased the transformative power of its latest AI and cloud-based solutions to customers, partners and associates at Salesforce World Tour Essentials Johannesburg, held at the Kyalami Convention Centre in Midrand. Over 2 200 global and local leaders attended the event; demonstrating […]
Salesforce, the leading AI-powered CRM platform, announced significant expansions to its Einstein Copilot capabilities, introducing new features specifically designed for marketers and merchants. Einstein Copilot, Salesforce’s reliable conversational AI assistant, now supports daily marketing and merchandising tasks alongside its existing functionalities for sales and service. Salesforce also introduced tools for […]
Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, announced today that Joe Levy has been appointed as the company’s chief executive officer (CEO), after serving as acting CEO since February 15. To support his strategic vision for Sophos, Levy has named Jim Dildine as the new chief financial officer (CFO) and […]
