GITEX debut! Links Field launches full-stack eSIM connectivity solutions and eSIM Technology Handbook

31 October 2025

From October 13 to 17, 2025, the global tech spotlight was on Dubai as the Middle East’s most influential technology event – GITEX GLOBAL 2025 – successfully concluded. Links Field, a leading provider of international IoT connectivity solutions, participated in this grand gathering alongside numerous renowned global enterprises.

Dubai, leveraging its unique hub status connecting the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa, has built a highly dynamic platform for international exchange and innovation. Links Field’s inaugural appearance at GITEX this year marks an active response to this promising market.

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Africa deserves the best: Why OMNIA is the future of connection, protection & detection for African businesses

31 October 2025

Anthony Senter, CEO, ATOMNIA

Anthony Senter, CEO, ATOMNIA

Every African business and public sector body deserves more than what many of the big tech companies currently offer - especially when that offer includes cyber security with an embarrassing 42.6% intrusion prevention rate, a half-hearted 55.8% phishing prevention rate and a paltry 62.7% malware and Zero-Day block rate (source). 

Couple these statistics with general over-pricing, long-term lock-in contracts, charges for management and essential updates and lacklustre support, and you have the antithesis of being a respected provider with a “customer-first” mentality.

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MTN Rwanda introduces Ms. Baza, an AI virtual assistant

30 October 2025

MTN Rwanda has unveiled a prototype of its new artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant, named Ms. Baza, aimed at enhancing access to digital services and bridging the digital divide within the country.

The presentation took place in Kigali during the Mobile World Congress and represents a significant advancement in MTN’s broader strategy to foster digital inclusion across Rwanda.

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Most common network issues affecting regional ISPs

29 October 2025

Neil McDonald, Core Network Operations, Executives & Finance, Networking, Support Team, Preseem

Neil McDonald, Preseem

We spend our days talking with fixed wireless and fibre operators about their toughest network challenges. A recent example of this was our investigation into the three most common network problems for fixed wireless ISPs. Now, we’re pulling back the curtain on our conversations to reveal the top business problems affecting the industry.

Based on their frequency in the calls we have with regional ISPs every day, the top four most common issues are:

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