Truecaller, the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communications, reached a significant milestone in August as the number of monthly active users (including both Android and iOS) crossed 100 million in the MEA-region, representing a 19% growth y-o-y. “With the Middle East and Africa experiencing significant growth in smartphone adoption and mobile…
…Positioned as a Leader for the 16th Consecutive Time Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP), marking the 16th consecutive time the company has received this recognition. Sophos has been recognized…
STEP, a leading initiative dedicated to empowering startups across Nigeria, partnered with StartupSouth9 to host the STEP x StartupSouth9 Event on October 3rd to 4th, 2024, in Port Harcourt. This collaboration aimed to strengthen the South-South and South-East regions by connecting startups with essential resources, including growth strategies, funding opportunities, and mentorship. The event reached…
Samsung Electronics has officially unveiled the latest addition to the popular Galaxy A series smartphones – the Samsung Galaxy A06. Joining a fan favorite series and combining powerful performance with a sleek design, the Galaxy A06 offers customers and loyal A series fans unique features and premium experience at an affordable price. The stylish Galaxy…
Experience the wow difference between LG OLED, QNED TV & other brands as LG Instore Gaming takes centre stage A decade after introducing the world to the first-ever large-screen OLED TV, LG continues to lead the premium TV market. The company’s cutting-edge OLED TVs have been recognized at the CES Innovation Award for 11 years in…
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced that Teresa Anania has joined the company as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). Anania will play a key role in accelerating Sophos’ customer and partner success initiatives to maximize value of Sophos’ portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and services, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services…
Sophos Achieved a 4.8/5.0 Rating for Both Categories and Rated as a Customers’ Choice for all Available Segments Within the Reports Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced it has been named Customers’ Choice in the Gartner® Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP) and Network Firewalls…
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced its all-new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6, along with Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro at the Galaxy Unpacked in Lagos. Recall that earlier this year, the tech giant Samsung, ushered in the era of mobile AI through the power of Galaxy AI. With the introduction of…
Peter Oluka, the editor of Techeconomy, was among the 605 new members inducted into the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) during its 60th anniversary celebration. The induction ceremony, held as part of a week-long event culminating in an International Colloquium on June 20, 2024, took place in Garki, Abuja. Speaking at the event, Dr. Ike…
Recovery Costs from Cyberattacks Outpace Insurance Coverage Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today released findings from its survey, “Cyber Insurance and Cyber Defenses 2024: Lessons from IT and Cybersecurity Leaders.” According to the report, 97% of those with a cyber policy invested in improving their defenses to help with…
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions that defeat cyberattacks, today released its inaugural “MSP Perspectives 2024” survey report, which found that the biggest day-to-day challenge facing Managed Service Providers (MSP) is keeping up with the latest cybersecurity solutions/technologies, cited by 39% of the MSPs surveyed. Alongside this, MSPs indicated that hiring new cybersecurity analysts…
Cybersecurity Innovations: Leading the Future of Protection We TraiCon Events will be hosting Botswana’s premier cybersecurity event titled as “Cyber Revolution Summit” scheduled on 9th August 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana. This summit will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions with top security experts from various industries covering a range of topics, including cybersecurity innovations, data…
…Jim Dildine Named as Sophos’ New CFO Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced that Joe Levy is now chief executive officer (CEO) of the company. Levy has been acting CEO since Feb. 15. To drive a critical role in the execution of his strategy to shape the future…
GDM Group, a leading marketing and media technology company, and Eko Innovation Centre, a renowned startup accelerator, proudly announce the launch of MarkHack 3.0, themed “BEYOND LIMITS – Unleashing Creativity with Emerging Tech”. This exciting initiative invites innovators, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals to collaborate and develop groundbreaking solutions for real-time challenges in the marketing and…
Today marks a significant milestone as MyShopLauncher proudly announces its official launch, bringing forth a groundbreaking e-commerce platform designed to redefine the landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa. According to statista, the revenue in the E-commerce market in Africa was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2028 by in total 15…
For a More Eco-Conscious Way of Living, LG Washtower, Styler, mycup Makes Tumbler Users’ Daily Lives Cleaner and More Convenient. LG Electronics (LG), a pioneer in home appliances, is delighted to introduce a range of cutting-edge products designed to enhance the daily lives of Nigerian consumers. Embracing the essence of hygiene, comfort, efficiency, and a…
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, has released a report, titled “CryptoGuard: An Asymmetric Approach to the Ransomware Battle,” which found that some of the most prolific and active ransomware groups, including Akira, ALPHV/BlackCat, LockBit, Royal, Black Basta, are deliberately switching on remote encryption for their attacks. In remote encryption attacks, also known as…
We TraiCon Events will be hosting Mozambique’s premier cybersecurity event titled as “Cyber Revolution Summit” scheduled on 28th & 29th February 2024 in Maputo, Mozambique. This summit will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions with top security experts from various industries covering a range of topics, including cybersecurity innovations, data privacy & security, risk management, network security,…
· Digital innovation is driving acceleration of decarbonization strategies worldwide in everything from bioplastics to new sources of energy. · With a delegation supporting the business agenda of COP28, AVEVA will advocate for the role that industrial digital intelligence can play in speeding up decarbonization and driving circularity AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation…
Digital Encode Limited, a prominent consulting and integration firm, has stated that in its 20 years of existence, it has certified numerous organizations with various certifications. These span from ISO certifications to conducting Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS) for both Nigerian and international companies. Digital Encode, which prides itself as the number one…
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today released its Active Adversary Report for Security Practitioners, which found that telemetry logs were missing in nearly 42% of the attack cases studied. In 82% of these cases, cybercriminals disabled or wiped out the telemetry to hide their tracks. The report covers Incident…
Fez Delivery, a leading last-mile delivery service connecting businesses and markets, is thrilled to announce the launch of “FEZ ECO,” its innovative line of electric bikes. This launch signifies a substantial leap towards a cleaner, more economical, and efficient solution for goods transportation, underlining Fez Delivery’s dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility. With the growling…
inq.Digital Nigeria, a leading-edge solutions provider has said that its service offering entails letting its customers and partners through the entire value chain of technology, from connectivity, which is a bedrock of technology, all the way down to software. Speaking at the Africa Tech Alliance (AfriTECH 3.0) Forum held on Wednesday at The Providence Hotel,…
UK and partners to fund safe and responsible AI projects for development around the world, beginning in Africa, with £80 million collaboration announced at AI Safety Summit funding will support home-grown AI expertise and computing power in Africa and help the continent’s AI innovators boost growth and support the continent’s long-term development the UK AI for Development…
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today shared its sector survey report, “The State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2023,” which revealed that, among those organizations surveyed, cybercriminals successfully encrypted data in nearly 75% of ransomware attacks. This is the highest rate of encryption in the past three years and a…
DLM Trust completely disassociates itself from the press release by Patricia Technologies Limited on the 24th of October 2023. We were not aware of the publication neither did we consent to it. The news of the appointment of DLM Trust has been falsely portrayed in the media publications as a ‘partnership’ between both companies. DLM Trust…
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the latest FE series addition to the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem — the new Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE+, and Galaxy Buds FE. Known for their iconic and durable designs, advanced performance, cutting-edge camera and audio capabilities, and so much more — these are the most…
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, announced that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Energy Competency status. The distinction recognizes AVEVA’s expertise in helping customers leverage AWS’ cloud technology to transform complex industrial systems and accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future. AVEVA is one of just seven companies…
MediaTek, a leading global fabless semiconductor company that powers nearly 2 billion connected devices annually, has collaborated with Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications service provider. The collaboration aims to drive technological advancements and enhance mobile connectivity nationwide and will see the integration of hundreds of millions of individuals into the digital economy, consequently advancing mobile connectivity…
The third edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 3.0) is scheduled to hold on the 8th of November 2023 at the Providence Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, themed: “Technology-as-a-Service (TaaS) in Emerging Economy”. Similarly, voting has commenced for the Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx) awards through the: https://vote.africatechallianceforum.africa/. Today, the boundary between hardware and software is blurring. Software is…