AS far as technology is concerned, the future is an explorative and predictive exercise particularly, when paying attention to the areas that are likely to impact people and environments. In that wise, there is a tremendous need for innovations and products that will help consumers experience elevated standard of living.

IF Nigeria is prepared to plug the cyber loopholes that cost it about N40 billion in 2015 alone, it must take a few lessons from the United States of America. This was part of the revelations that emerged at the cybersecurity summit which began in Abuja yesterday. The country is being advised to be a bit more proactive in strengthening its fight against cybercrime and other internet related crimes.

Etisalat has extended its ownership of the innovation sphere with the launch of the revamped and easy-to-use EasyMobile App. Among its several unique features, the new EasyMobile App enables customers on the Etisalat network to get things done in a simpler, easier and faster way by eliminating the trouble of having to remember, text or dial certain codes before they can access services from their devices on the etisalat network.

AIRTEL Africa, in conjunction with Facebook has launched what they described as Free Basics in Nigeria in partnership with Facebook. Airtel subscribers will be able to access all the services that are available through Free Basics without paying extra for data charges or rental.

Admitting that software software piracy is still high around the world despite regulation, the President, Microsoft International, Jean-Philippe Courtois, has expressed optimism that cloud services could help curb the problem of piracy.