INTRODUCTION USSD stands for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data. This is a technology unique to GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication). It is a capability built into the GSM standard phones…
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The Privacy of Our Personal Data
By Richard Kafui0INTRODUCTION The issue of data protection is very critical in this era of mass data breaches, especially with the ubiquitous nature of technology advancement. How do credit bureaus, health facilities,…

The Use of Data Analysis to Predict Crime
By Richard Kafui0A working model for the Ghana Police Service Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can be applied in many fields including crime fighting and prediction. In Ghana, the Ghana Police Service…

Securing Our Payment Cards
By Richard Kafui0Payment Cards (Cards) are special cards issued by financial institutions (FIs) to customers to enable them access funds in either their bank or credit accounts, make payments by electronic fund…

The BIG DATA Revolution (New possibilities for Ghana and beyond) – Part 2
By Richard Kafui0Part 1 of this article discussed the overview of Big Data and its application to agriculture. In part 2 we looked at the application of Big Data in the areas…

The BIG DATA Revolution
By Richard Kafui0New possibilities for Ghana and beyond – Part 1 Introduction In the history of the World, revolutions in varied forms and types have occurred and continue to take place till…

Using ICT Solutions to Detect and Fight Crime in Ghana
By Richard Kafui0Part 2: ICT Technologies and Systems for Crime Control As a country, we need to take advantage of smart solutions and ICT in dealing with the upsurge of crime. The…