DCA Digital Digest: Bring on the tech in Africa where necessity is mother of innovation

1. Bring on the tech in Africa where necessity is mother of innovation

The African continent may well be able to benefit from these technologies in ways that possibly aren’t envisaged in more developed economies. The continent should also be able to avoid the expensive rollout of outdated technologies and leapfrog to the latest innovations..

2. The Mobile Mind- Shift In Today’s African Consumers

Today’s consumers rely on their mobile devices not just for communication but to perform a growing range of functions online; provided they get a seamlessend-to-end experience.
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3. Three emerging cybersecurity trends to focus on in 2018

We’re now well into the second quarter of 2018, a point where organizations should be well into executing their technology and cybersecurity plans for the year. However, many are still looking for guidance on what products they should be considering, how to align their needs with their limited budgets, or even more simply, how to meet the latest compliance requirements.
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4. Startups in Africa have already raised more money in 2018 than they did last year

Halfway through the year, with 118 deals completed, startup funding on the continent has reached $168.6 million—surpassing last year’s total of $167.7 million, according to a report by WeeTracker. The total funding is also nearly a four-fold increase on the $47.2 million raised in the first half of 2017.
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