Telecom operators seek stronger infrastructure protection to sustain Nigeria’s digital growth
By Juliet Umeh & Islamiyyah Adekanbi For more than two dec-ades, Nigeria’s telecommunications operators have powered one of the country’s biggest economic success stories, connecting millions of people, driving financial inclusion and providing the digital infrastructure that supports banking, education, healthcare, commerce and governance. However, they have come out to demand stronger government support, policy […]
Microsoft commits $1b in cloud computing resources
The Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of Microsoft Corp. Satya Nadella, yesterday announced that Microsoft Philanthropies would donate $1 billion of Microsoft cloud services to serve non-profits and university researchers over the next three years. The initiative forms part of Microsoft’s commitment to ensuring the cloud can serve the public good and address fundamental human challenges.
Visafone acquisition, end for CDMA?
IT became official, January 5, 2016, that the last Nigerian Code Division Multiple Access, CDMA operator standing, Visafone, has finally succumbed to the terrible distress in that genre of telecommunications operation and allowed itself to be swallowed by a GSM counterpart, MTN Nigeria.
Ericsson raises bar in smart homes, cities with new IoT solutions
AS part of its resolve to equip communication service providers and utility companies to address services and requirements in the fast-growing Internet of Things ,IoT, Ericsson has introduced three new IoT solutions support smart home and cities globally.
The Voice Nigeria rides on Airtel’s wings
It is a phenomenon that has taken the world by storm, and now it has come to Nigeria in the same manner. Reality music competition, the Voice, will began auditions in cities across Nigeria recently, thanks to telecommunications giant, Airtel and its joint partnership with Africa Magic.
Dell expands portfolio with new latitude commercial devices
Technology giant, Dell has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of Latitude commercial devices that combine industry-leading security, manageability and reliability features with stunning design, infinity edge display and premium materials. Adapted from the company’s successful line of XPS consumer devices, the new additions across the Latitude and UltraSharp display lines represent the most comprehensive commercial products redesign in company history Unveiling the new product range at just concluded 2016 Computer Electronics Show ,CES, held in in Las Vegas, Vice President and General Manager, Commercial Client Solutions at Dell, Kirk Schell, observed that “For more than 20 years, Latitude products have been a leading choice among commercial customers worldwide for their unmatched security, manageability, reliability and support.”
