LIQUID C2'S THIRD CYBER SECURITY CENTRE IN ZAMBIA

threat intelligence, detection, and incident response, customised to meet the requirements of businesses in Zambia,” stated Mark Townsend, CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Zambia.

FREE IN-TAXI WI-FI SERVICE FOR SA COMMUTERS

Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a panAfrican technology group, has opened the doors of its Zambian Cyber Security Fusion Centre (CSFC) in Lusaka, making this the third centre of its kind in Africa.

“Zambia's ongoing digital transformation has seen businesses increase their online service adoption to serve the growing cyber-population, meaning Zambian businesses are becoming increasingly high-risk targets for cyber attacks. Our Cyber Security Fusion Centre will provide businesses with timeous responses to mitigate these attacks successfully, ensuring that their business is prepared to face current and even future threats,” said David Behr, CEO of Liquid C2.

“Launching Liquid C2's third Cyber Security Fusion Centre in Zambia is critical in safeguarding the country's digital economy. Adding the Cyber Security Fusion Centre to the country's cyber security infrastructure will strengthen our ability to protect vital small businesses from increasing cybercrime threats, as it focuses on bolstering the growth of the small businesses sector. The centre will offer comprehensive cyber security services, including

Telematics company Netstar, a subsidiary of Altron, in partnership with Vodacom Business, is empowering taxi commuters across South Africa through the use of a free in-taxi connectivity service, WiTaxi.

“South Africa’s taxi industry is responsible for more than 60% of daily commutes, making it an integral part of the country’s transport sector and a significant economic player,” commented Netstar group managing director, Grant Fraser.

“We are truly excited about this partnership with WiTaxi and Vodacom and believe that the connected commute is going to be a game changer for South African taxi passengers, drivers and even operators.”

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