Kenya’s Little ventures into POS terminal business

🎄🎄Compliments of the season. It is holiday season and it is that time of the year where everybody is a relaxed mood.

It’s been an exciting year of growth and innovation in the tech world, and we’re thrilled to have had you along for the journey. As we look ahead to the new year, we’re excited to bring you even more cutting-edge updates, insights, and opportunities to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of technology. May your holidays be filled with peace, joy, and a touch of tech inspiration. Stay curious and enjoy the season!

Today’s Menu ☕️

🦹🏻‍♀️ How to Protect Yourself This Holiday Season with Gmail’s New AI Tools
 💵 Kenya’s Little ventures into POS terminal business
🧑🏽‍💻 Free AI Training for Nigerians: Register To Join Academy, Deadline: January 30, 2025
📱NCC Seeks to Clean Up Nigeria’s A2P Messaging Sector
🤖Microsoft Copilot vs Meta.AI: Which is the Better AI for Enterprises?

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CYBERSECURITY

How to Protect Yourself This Holiday Season with Gmail’s New AI Tools

As holiday shopping heats up, so does the rise in online scams. To tackle this seasonal surge in phishing, spam, and malware, Google has unveiled cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to shield Gmail’s 2.5 billion users. The announcement made recently, highlights the tech giant’s proactive measures to keep inboxes safe during one of the busiest times of the year.

Holiday scams aren’t new, but their sophistication is growing. Cybercriminals leverage the festive season to exploit the high volume of transactions and communications, targeting unsuspecting shoppers and businesses alike.

Google’s new AI-powered tools work behind the scenes to detect and block threats before they reach your inbox. Using advanced machine learning algorithms, these systems analyse email patterns and flag suspicious activity, such as phishing attempts that mimic trusted brands or malware-laden attachments.……continue reading

PAYMENTS

Kenya’s Little ventures into POS terminal business

Ride hailing service, Little, has announced ints entry into the POS terminal business. Little's entry into the POS market comes at a time when several factors are fueling the global growth of mobile payment solutions. The growing use of smartphones and tablets, along with the widespread adoption of cloud-based technology, has created a favorable environment for digital payment systems. In Kenya, the boom in e-commerce has further driven the need for efficient payment processing solutions.

The company’s move beyond ride-hailing leverages its established transportation network, creating an ecosystem where merchants can not only process payments but also access delivery services through Little’s cab platform. This integration points to a broader strategy of developing a comprehensive business solution, rather than simply offering a payment processing tool......……continue reading

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Free AI Training for Nigerians: Register To Join Academy, Deadline: January 30, 2025

The Nigerian Government has launched a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy. Inaugurated by Chief Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, on December 19, 2024, in Abuja, this initiative is a collaborative effort with the Commonwealth Secretariat and Intel Corporation.

The AI Academy is designed to provide Nigerians, particularly students, youths, and civil servants, with access to self-paced courses covering AI fundamentals, ethics, tools, and real-world applications. This educational platform aims to equip participants with the necessary skills to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Registration for the program has commenced and will last till January 30, 2025. Interested persons are to visit the Ministry’s official website

TELECOMS

NCC Seeks to Clean Up Nigeria’s A2P Messaging Sector

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a draft regulatory framework designed to tackle the challenges plaguing the Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging sector, including fraud, spam, and data privacy concerns. This strategic move aims to enhance the integrity of A2P messaging—a critical tool for businesses, government communication, and consumer engagement.

A2P messaging facilitates automated communication between organisations and individuals, delivering notifications, alerts, and marketing messages. Despite its utility, the sector has been beset by fraudulent activities, spam proliferation, and inefficiencies in revenue distribution among stakeholders. These challenges not only harm businesses and consumers but also threaten the sustainable growth of Nigeria’s telecommunications industry....……continue reading

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Microsoft Copilot vs Meta.AI: Which is the Better AI for Enterprises?

In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), two tech giants, Microsoft and Meta, are making strides to revolutionize business operations with their AI platforms. Microsoft Copilot and Meta.AI each provide powerful solutions to help enterprises improve productivity, enhance customer engagement, and make data-driven decisions. However, these two offerings target different aspects of business operations. With AI becoming increasingly critical for business success, the question arises: Which platform is better suited for enterprises?..……continue reading

OTHER STORIES

• The Court of Appeal in Abuja has awarded N15 million as general damages against MTN Nigeria Communications Limited for disturbing its Nigerian customer’s phone number with unsolicited messages and callertunes, without the customer’s subscription to these services....……read more

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