Category: Articles
3 Areas Where We Must Harness the Transformative Power of Artificial Intelligence
For most people, artificial intelligence (AI) is about robots; about some complex technology that is far away from them. This is true especially for p [...]
Making sense of the COVID Pandemic; Education Post-mortem
Reshaping Our Educational System; Prioritising STEM Education.
COVID-19 is not the first global pandemic the world has faced in recent history, but [...]
The CIO Diaries: Selecting the right combination of cyber-security products
After months of budget negotiations, you finally have management/board approval and a budget has been allocated to you. Now you are thinking of optimi [...]
Automation, COVID-19 and Jobs
In an incredibly competitive world where manufacturers and service providers scramble for customers, delivering quality products and services timeousl [...]
Why do emails go to Spam folder?
This is a question I addressed extensively in my new book titled: "Digital First: The step by step employment guide for Digital Citizens."
Anything [...]
Barriers to Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Ghana
Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers opportunities for a developing country like Ghana to transform its economy. AI can provide solutions in all secto [...]
University-Industry Relationship: Growth and Sustainability of Technology Hubs in The Ghanaian Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
The influx of technology hubs across the country has significantly inspired the youth to seek self-employment in the technology sector. The pursuit of [...]
Safely Re-opening borders through Enhanced Monitoring & Adherence Tracking of Incoming Travelers – A timely solution for West Africa, based on science, data and technology
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the shutting of borders in most countries across the world, in a bid to slow the spread of the virus. This [...]
Impact of Covid-19 On Fintech Trends and Consumer Behaviour
Covid-19 on its initial start appeared to be a very distant disease in faraway Asia. From December 2019 to February 2020, nearly everyone outside of C [...]
Computing Basics Everyone Should know
Much of the technology in use today have been democratized so much so that availability, usage, and controls are no longer the privilege of the IT Dep [...]
Ghana Voters ID card Vulnerability
Introduction
In the past years, there have been several issues battling with the security of systems and networks. The Aadhaar card of India is a 12- [...]
The CIO Diaries: A Supply Chain-Wide BCP & Cyber-Resilience Program
As companies were forced online in recent times, most re-assessed their Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Cyber-Resilience Programs to come to terms [...]
Using technology to improve remittance usage for sustainable development
Ghanaians, living abroad transfer monies back home regularly to support their families and friends. These money transfers are mostly for consumption a [...]
Leveling the Playing Field
The National Communications Authority of Ghana on June 8, 2020, declared its intent to classify Scancom Limited (MTN) as a Significant Market Power, e [...]
Covid-19 Disruption: The need to move ICT centres from the community to the home
Past and present governments have channeled some resources into establishing community and school Information and Communication Technology (ICT) cente [...]
Significant Market Power in Ghana… A case of delayed implementation
It is therefore prudent that the regulator takes steps to implement the guidelines that comes with the classification of MTN as SMP and ensure the oth [...]
Cybersecurity Insights for Management Decision making
Whiles there is no guarantee of a fully protected IT infrastructure/network environment free from compromise, gaining visibility is a step in the righ [...]
Digital Transformation (DT) on Warp Speed
Prior to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the question about who is leading the Digital Transformation (DT) in an organization has usually [...]
Information Security Risk Assessments of Suppliers
Suppliers need to ensure that, InfoSec clauses/requirements contained in contracts with their customers are strictly adhered to. They need to provide [...]
Unleash Spectrum Potential to Pave the Way to a Digital Ghana
The internet has revolutionized our society at an unprecedented speed, with mobile a key tool supporting its rapid growth. [...]