Author: ITPulse

Galaxy Backbone (GBB), a leading digital transformation company in Nigeria, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first data center in the country to obtain both Uptime Tier IV design and facility certifications. This accomplishment solidifies GBB’s position as a provider of world-class data center services and accelerates Nigeria’s digital transformation. Uptime Tier IV certification is the highest standard for data center reliability, ensuring a 99.995% availability rate. By partnering with Huawei, GBB has leveraged its expertise to build a data center that meets these stringent requirements. The partnership between Huawei and GBB has also resulted in a faster…

Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce platform, is excited to announce Starlink Week, a special campaign offering exclusive discounts and perks on Starlink kits. This limited-time event, running from August 26th to August 31st, 2024, aims to make high-speed satellite internet more accessible to Nigerians. As the only authorized shop-in-shop for Starlink in Nigeria, Konga is committed to providing customers with the latest technology. During Starlink Week, customers can enjoy significant savings on Starlink kits and accessories, making it easier than ever to connect to the world. “We believe that everyone deserves access to reliable, high-speed internet. Starlink Week is our way…

LG Electronics, a global leader in innovative consumer electronics, recently organised the Gaming Finale in Lagos, Nigeria, showcasing its cutting-edge OLED technology to the gaming community. The event, which brought together top gamers and esports enthusiasts, featured LG’s OLED TVs as the official display screens for the tournament. The stunning visuals and lightning-fast response time of LG’s OLED panels immersed participants and spectators alike in the gaming action. Speaking on the initiative, Senior Marketing Manager, LG Electronics Nigeria, Mr. Paul Mba, stated that the challenge was primarily borne out of the need to showcase the qualities and functionalities of the LG OLED…

Businesses across the world are losing customers and huge sums due to a rise in payment fraud in the last few years. A recent report highlights an alarming 88% global increase in payment fraud between December 2021 and March 2023.  In an ever-evolving digital world, payment processing is at the heart of every business transaction. However, each transaction carries significant risks that must be effectively managed and mitigated. Consequently, ensuring robust security in payment processing has never been more critical. With the increasing sophistication of payment fraud, many businesses are becoming targets for hackers and cybercriminals who exploit insecure payment…

High-quality features are often associated with high costs, but the TECNO POP9 stands out, bringing advanced features to everyone at an affordable price. With the TECNO POP9, everyone can enjoy high-quality mobile experiences, and even those on a tight budget can keep up with the latest tech upgrades. One of the standout features of the TECNO POP9 is its 4.5G network capability, which is 100% faster than the traditional 4G. This ensures that users enjoy smooth and fast connectivity, whether streaming, gaming, or browsing. This enhanced network speed is complemented by a 120Hz refresh rate on the display, delivering ultra-smooth…

The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF) Centre at Imo State University Owerri, inaugurated four months ago with state-of-the-art technology infrastructure by Africa’s leading tech icon (Forbes) Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, recently empowered its first batch of 200 aspiring entrepreneurs. The centre distributed free cutting-edge Zinox Tablet PCs and provided cash incentives to each participant, fostering their entrepreneurial journey. Upon completing the training, the top-performing students will receive interest-free loans of at least N1,000,000 to launch their businesses, and some shall secure quality employment at structured corporates. According to the Director of the Centre, Dr. Gloria Chimeziem Ernest Samuel, “The 200…

Ecobank Nigeria is set to launch a new pop-up marketplace, “Oja Oge,” as part of its ongoing efforts to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country. “Oja Oge,” a marketplace for fashion, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle businesses, will take place on August 31st and September 1st, 2024, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) complex in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event will feature a wide range of exhibitors, including fashion and lifestyle enthusiasts, social media influencers, and the diplomatic community. According to Omoboye Odu, Head of SME, Partnerships, and Collaborations at Ecobank Nigeria, the goal of “Oja Oge”…

Data presented by Altindex has revealed that global data security revenues are expected to jump by 70% and hit over $12 billion by the end of a decade. This is because cyber threats are on the rise, remote work is becoming the norm, and companies are increasingly adopting cloud solutions. Thus, the protection of sensitive data has become a critical issue. Each year, companies and organizations worldwide are investing billions of dollars in data security, with budgets increasing annually. This trend is not just a choice, but a necessity, and it will continue in the future, fueling impressive data security market growth. Data security revenues have skyrocketed over the years. The entire market has…

Mr. Tim Akano, MD/CEO of New Horizons Solutions Nigeria Limited, the foremost provider of IT training in Nigeria has suggested a series of policy initiatives that are aimed at accelerating innovations that will help build a sustainable future for Nigeria. Speaking at the Digivation Future Summit, organized by Digivation Networks in Lagos yesterday, Tim believes that these policies when implemented hold significant potential to empower the nation’s young population and address critical challenges. According to him, the cornerstone of the policy should be focused on education, inspired by Singapore’s model, where Nigeria will provide free internet access in schools, fostering…

The Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) has announced Interswitch Group as a Gold Sponsor for the upcoming event, scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 4-6, 2024. Interswitch, a leading player in Africa’s digital payments industry, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the summit. The company’s commitment to driving innovation and facilitating seamless payments aligns perfectly with the AFTS’ mission to foster growth and development within the fintech ecosystem. As a Gold Sponsor, Interswitch will play a pivotal role in shaping the summit’s agenda and contributing to insightful discussions on key industry trends and challenges. The company…