DCA Digital Digest: A Tech entrepreneur from Benin designed a smartwatch and laptop poised to compete with Apple.

Imagine an African smartwatch produced in the Republic of Benin! It has the very same basic functionalities as an Apple Watch or a Samsung Smartwatch. And besides being water-resistant and helping to monitor your heart rate, this smartwatch can also help you to find your phone when it’s lost/missing. READ MORE»

2. How Africa’s tech sector can thrive

Almost $5 billion (€4.8 billion) was raised by African start-ups in 2021. Of this, 62 percent of funding went to fintech companies, digital payments, and other finance-related solutions, according to research company Briter Bridges

While Africa is thriving in the fintech sector, it is only through a digital transformation that the continent could catch up with other nations. To achieve this, Africa will need to address its skills shortage.

Despite Africa boasting a young population, more education is needed to address a skills shortage. READ MORE »

3. Three things to consider when deploying data protection to your small business

Small businesses are the backbone of every growing economy, bringing growth and innovation to the communities in which they are established.

However, these businesses are often vulnerable when conforming to the new standards of remote work.

If you are looking for a new and intelligent backup solution to replace your existing system, you’ll want to make sure it supports these three key functions: Centralized Management, Smart backup technology, and Meeting your security budget & requirements. READ MORE »