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MasterCard opens East African regional headquarters in Nairobi |
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Written by CIO East Africa Writer
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 11:07 |
MasterCard Worldwide, a global payments and technology company, today launched its official East African regional headquartes in Nairobi, Kenya. This development brings the number of MasterCard offices across the African continent to five, with other offices operational in Cairo, Casablanca, Lagos, Johannesburg and now Nairobi.
The Right Honorable Raila Odinga, Prime Minister, Republic of Kenya welcomed MasterCard's announcement. "We are pleased to welcome MasterCard to East Africa and in particular to Kenya, as we see the region's growth path continue. MasterCard's products will see the benefits of inclusion into the financial system extend to many more East Africans, giving them the opportunity to transact electronically with people and companies and so keep their precious money safe and secure, helping to build prosperity for their future."
"Nairobi's reputation as an African commerce, trade and development hub made it a strategically sound location for MasterCard to establish its regional headquarters. We believe it is a natural recognition of Kenya's role as the financial heart of the East Africa region," says Daniel Monehin, Area Head, East & West Africa and Indian Ocean Islands, MasterCard Worldwide.
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Mobile Marketing Association announces 2012 summits |
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Written by CIO East Africa Writer
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Tuesday, 31 January 2012 17:45 |
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Informa Telecom & Media's and the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) are pleased to announce their partnership on a series of Mobile Marketing Summits, to be held in association with Com World Series – the flagship series of digital events in Africa & the Middle East. The addition of the Mobile Marketing Summits to Com World Series reflects the growing demand for knowledge by advertising agencies, brands and mobile operators active in the developing African & Middle Eastern digital economies.
"We are very excited about this partnership with the MMA," said Ian Hemming, CEO of Informa Telecoms & Media. "We have injected a host of new speakers from across the entire telecoms ecosystem into our 2012 agendas and this link with the MMA reinforces our events as the only full-circle digital forums for the Middle East & African telecoms and media industries."
The Mobile Marketing Summits – co-located with the East Africa Com, VAS Africa, Nigeria Com and Middle East Com conference & exhibitions – are a series of one-day, information packed conferences boasting brand and agency-led speaker panels.
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Intel promises affordable Ultrabooks for Kenya |
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Written by CIO East Africa Writer
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Tuesday, 31 January 2012 17:23 |
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Intel will in a few weeks time officially unveil "A New Era in Computing" into the East Africa market – with the launch of a new product called the Ultrabook.
Intel East Africa General Manager, Danie Steyn says Intel's vision for the Ultrabook is to deliver a no-compromise, complete, satisfying and securer computing experience in one device. "I believe when you see them, first you will say 'Wow!' and then you will say, 'I want one.'"
Billed as the thinnest and lightest gadgetry in the PC stable, the new models will be shipped in a few weeks with mainstream price points well under $1,000 (Kshs.85,000). "The Ultrabook is a tablet when you want it to be and a notebook when you need it. It's considered relatively cheaper than a macbook.
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Security challenges major focus at AITEC Banking & Mobile Money Conference |
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Written by CIO East Africa Writer
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Tuesday, 31 January 2012 09:14 |
Like their international counterparts, African banks downplay the security threats and intrusions that they experience. But recent research by consultants like Deloittes indicates there is a disturbing escalation of incidents that threaten the stability of the region's banking system.
To address this trend, which some insiders say is approaching crisis proportions, this year's sixth annual AITEC Banking & Mobile Money Conference includes a major focus on security, risk management, regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering strategies.
AITEC has secured eight leading international banking security experts to provide the region's bankers with an unprecedented level of intensive knowledge-sharing over the two days of the conference (7-8 March). Sean Moroney, founder and Chairman of AITEC, says this line-up of expertise is the culmination of months of research and communication to find the right speakers and trainers to address what many see as the region's banking security crisis. "We have invited experts from the four corners of the world to share their knowledge and experience with bankers from throughout the COMESA region in conference presentations, training workshops and masterclasses – as well as a customised pre-conference course on counter money laundering strategies. We feel this is an important contribution towards securing the region's banking system and we hope commercial banks, MFI's and central banks will take advantage of this valuable learning opportunity."
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MTN Business Kenya launches IP PBX service in Kisumu |
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Written by CIO East Africa Writer
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Monday, 30 January 2012 13:26 |
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MTN Business Kenya on Friday launched its Internet Protocol (IP) Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX) in Kisumu.
PABX is a software-based telephone exchange service that has taken on the traditional Private Branch Exchange (PBX) in business environments. The Kisumu launch is the first outside Nairobi where the service was first unveiled in August last year by Communication Permanent Secretary (PS) Bitange Ndemo.
Speaking during the Kisumu launch, the company's Managing Director, Tom Omariba said plans are also at an advanced stage to launch the service in other towns where MTN Business has a point of service. "We plan to do a similar launch in Mombasa," said Mr. Omariba.
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