Intelligent CIO Africa Issue 57 | Page 12

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iiDENTIFii achieves Microsoft global Co-Sell status

biometric digital authentication and automated onboarding solution hosted in Microsoft Azure .
The coveted global status is a significant achievement for a South African-based digital identity verification platform , as it effectively positions iiDENTIFii and its end-to-end triangular digital authentication , an official Microsoft commercial marketplace valueadd and part of the Microsoft Global Partner Network .
“ Being honoured with Microsoft Co-sell status is a key milestone for us . It provides recognition for iiDENTIFii as a proven innovative digital service and gives us significant credibility as we offer our solution throughout the global Microsoft Partner Network ,” said Lance Fanaroff , Chief Strategy Officer , iiDENTIFii .
Built on Microsoft Azure Cloud , the iiDENTIFii platform , which authenticates in under 30 seconds , has the highest standards of security and data protection .

In just a few years since launching its remote biometric digital authentication and automated on-boarding technology platform , iiDENTIFii has attained Microsoft co-sell Partner status with its

“ As part of Microsoft ’ s ecosystem through the co-sell partnership , our cloud technology solution will be available to more customers in the region and beyond , which is an incredible opportunity and value-add for a proven company such as iiDENTIFii , as well as for Microsoft and their respective clients globally ,” said Fanaroff .

Nokia unveils the new C30 smartphone in MENA

HMD Global , the home of Nokia phones , has introduced two firsts with the new Nokia C30 – a hero of the popular C-series , it comes with the largest battery and biggest screen yet on a Nokia smartphone .

With a colossal 6.82 inch HD + display , the Nokia C30 ’ s screen means there ’ s more to see , share and cherish . Your limitless ambitions will be supported by its huge 6,000 mAh battery that can last up to three days on single charge .
Florian Seiche , CEO , HMD Global , said : “ Somewhat of a ‘ flagship ’ in our C-series , the Nokia C30 is a shining example of what this range stands for – bringing the best possible quality to an introductory price point . The Nokia C30 is an answer to what people have been asking for – more time between charges , more screen , our signature security and durability , and the same accessible price point .”
Sanmeet Kochaar , Vice President , India and MENA , HMD Global , added : “ All our operations at HMD Global have a simple idea at their core : providing accessible connectivity for everyone . The Nokia C30 exemplifies this ethos and our brand values , the reasons why people choose the Nokia brand : because they love it , trust it , and want to keep it .”
Sanmeet Kochaar , Vice President , India and MENA , HMD Global
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