Safeguarding our data
As cybercriminals are getting more and more complex, organizations and individuals need to stay ahead of the curve in securing data and information.
IIPGH improves digital literacy in Ghana
Technology education and skills development should not be the preserve of the affluent in our society, it must be democratized and accessible by all. This is because emerging technology skills are now essential tools for employment in the 21st century and in the next decade may become a requirement for any type of job – David Gowu (Executive Director, IIPGH).
Mobile Money Drives Informal Sector Tax Revenue Mobilization
The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (GCT), is an industry association, representing the interests of telecommunication operators and infrastructure companies, namely; AirtelTigo, MTN, Vodafone, American Tower Company, Helios Towers, Huawei, Comsys, and C-Squared. Members offer services ranging from fixed and mobile telecommunications to mobile data solutions, Internet services, and mobile financial services.
Some relevant digital transformation checkpoints for a digital economy
Africa should think big on digital development. At the current, incremental pace of economic and social advancement, according to the world bank, too many of Africa’s expanding youth population will…
The Coding Caravan: IT Consortium and IIPGH taking ICT Skills Programs into Communities
Technology education and skills development should not be the preserve of the affluent in our society, it must be democratized and accessible by all. This is because emerging technology skills…
How to start a career in cybersecurity
Many cyber security experts know tons about the specific ins and outs of security. They also know more general things about technology. The key to understanding cyber security is to know a lot about data systems and data networks. If you do not understand networking, how will you know if a system is vulnerable or not? You should start out by mastering a few different operating systems, learn how they function at the root level, and you will quickly understand how and why they fail.
IIPGH organizes maiden quarterly symposium: “State of Ghana’s cybersecurity, should we be concerned?”
Educational institutions must be interested in such initiatives to foster the needed discussions between industry and academia. As a capacity-building organization, IIPGH is always very much ready to engage stakeholders through such platforms to shape and impact policy.
The importance of quality in software – 3
A simple gaming app can go live on Google Playstore as a “Beta version” after limited testing. After that, customers will give feedback about eventual problems and the developer's team can make improvements.
The importance of quality in software – 2
If you have found a software application that fits your business needs well, it is important to realize that the software comes with a whole environment to assist you as a customer to use it well and with no issues.
The importance of quality in software – 1
Introduction The world becomes more and more dependent on ICT systems and most of us welcome the many blessings that have come with innovation in the last 10 years. After…