Zoho has launched Zia Hubs, a new solution designed to enhance business intelligence by processing unstructured data within its Zoho WorkDrive platform.

• 80 percent of business data is unstructured, primarily text-based.
• Veerakumar Natarajan, Country Head at Zoho Kenya, highlights Zia Hubs' capability to provide deeper integration and insights.
• Zia Hubs organizes and contextualizes content from various formats, allowing users to access relevant information efficiently across documents, videos, and audio files.

Kenyan WhatsApp users can now access Meta AI via a new blue button, marking its official launch in the country. This follows the AI's rollout in other African nations beginning in April 2024.

• 52.9% of internet users in Kenya use WhatsApp, making it a key market for Meta.
• Moses Kemibaro, a tech analyst, noted the delay in the launch given Kenya's large user base.
• Meta AI allows users to interact with the assistant directly in WhatsApp and provides real-time information but raises privacy concerns, as interactions are not end-to-end encrypted.

Genetec hosted its first security symposium in Nairobi, Kenya, to unify and strengthen partnerships across East Africa while showcasing its innovative security solutions.

• Genetec reaffirmed its commitment to supporting East Africa’s economic growth through advanced security technologies.
• The Security Center as a Service platform was highlighted as key to addressing integrated security challenges.
• According to the 2024 Omdia Video Surveillance & Analytics Database Report, Genetec maintains its position as the world's leading video management system provider.
• The VSaaS market is projected to reach US$10.7 billion by 2029, reflecting a 16.1% compound annual growth rate.