Author: ITPulse

Under the visionary leadership of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, Anambra State has taken a revolutionary step towards enhanced transparency, accessibility, and inclusivity with the unveiling of its redesigned official website. Carefully implemented by the Anambra State ICT Agency, this transformation seamlessly corresponds with the Governor’s vision of an inclusive, technologically transformed state. The Anambra State Website is the exclusive platform for authenticated and genuine updates on the state’s advancements across various sectors. Serving as a fundamental aspect of transparent governance, the platform provides convenient access to crucial and official information, from quarterly budget implementation reports to the Accountant General’s…

De Lorenzo SpA has keyed into Nigeria’s digital and vocational development pursuit by donating 1000 e-learning solutions to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The solution donated by the Italian company specialised in the design, development and production of technical and vocational training didactic equipment are mostly in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Machine Automation, Process Control, and Factory Automation. The donation was officially confirmed by Mr. Luciano Prosperi, President of De Lorenzo SpA, stressing that the significant donation aims to bolster the ongoing efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to enhance technical and vocational skills among the youths…

The Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN), an umbrella body of all cyber security professionals in Nigeria has highlighted all the factors that will contribute to 2024 cyber security threats in the country. In an 11-page report titled ‘National Cyber Threat Forecast 2024’, CSEAN noted that the global landscape witnessed a substantial rise in cyber-attacks, with notable incidents involving ransomware, credential and information stealer malware, and website defacement. Nigeria, like many other countries, faced its share of these challenges in 2023. The report drew insights from diverse sources, including cyber threat reports, and incident analyses, and equally collected and…

Introduction The advent of the internet has revolutionized the way we plan and experience our travels. With a plethora of resources and tools available at our fingertips, the web has made travel more accessible, convenient, and personalized than ever before. In this article, we will explore how the web enhances the travel experience and makes it easier for travelers to explore the world. Trip Planning Made Easy Planning a trip can be a daunting task, but the web has simplified the process and made it more efficient. Websites and travel platforms offer a wealth of information, including destination guides, travel…

By George Muhia Click-to-chat ads are a form of interactive advertising that allows businesses to connect with their audience in real time on WhatsApp from their social media ads. This dynamic tool is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse, presenting a myriad of advantages for organisations seeking to elevate their outreach and engagement. Unlike traditional ads that direct users to an advertiser’s website or prompt them to fill out a form, click-to-chat ads facilitate direct communication through messaging apps by instantly redirecting customers to a chat window where they can initiate a conversation with the brand or organisation. The main benefits…

Serial digital entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh, has spotlighted the chief reasons why multinationals are exiting Nigeria and warned that if nothing was done, more of such businesses and indigenous ones may close shop in the coming months and years. In a press statement, Ekeh who is the Chairman of Zinox Technologies Limited, a Nigerian conglomerate with international affiliations, urged President Bola Tinubu to address the critical issues of corporate blackmail and bullying, which he said frustrate the Federal Government’s effort at promoting ease-of-doing-business in the country. While acknowledging that scarcity of forex is a challenge for businesses operating in Nigeria,…

Sophos has announced that it is positioned as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP), marking the 14th consecutive time the company has been a Leader in the report. “We believe Gartner recognized Sophos again, due to our market-leading and flagship EPP solution, a Leader in this Magic Quadrant because we are consistently innovating our protection-first technologies to defeat current and changing cyberattacks,” said Raja Patel, chief product officer at Sophos. “Security vendors cannot stay static. There’s too much at stake. Adversaries will always look for the easiest and newest ways to avoid detection…

The nine finalists competing for their share of N12.5 million worth of scholarships in the 5th edition of the InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition have been announced by the organizer, Interswitch. The final is slated to be held on Sunday, January 21, 2024. The nine finalists emerged from a pool of 81 outstanding students from various secondary schools across Nigeria who have competed head-to-head to showcase their speed, perseverance, accuracy, knowledge and problem-solving skills in STEM subjects. The nine finalists include Best Isijola, from Oritamefa Baptist Model School, Oyo State; Ayobami Ibigbami, from St. Gregory’s College, Ikoyi, Lagos State; Emmanuel Omoegbelaghan…

As digital transformation continues to build momentum, fintech institutions have stolen a majority of the spotlight. They are fundamentally reshaping financial services through unparalleled improvements in efficiency, security, and accessibility. As consumers continually demand more improved services, fintech companies regularly develop consumer-focused solutions. However, fintech activity shifted from consumer to business, with business-to-business SaaS startups attracting 58% of fintech funding in 2023. B2B fintech forms a strong, robust ecosystem addressing the relatively complex requirements of businesses and financial institutions. Through digital automation and digital channels, B2B fintech plays a critical role in shaping the future of financial services. The rapid…

As products get more complex, it’s harder to keep them scalable, easy to maintain, and able to adapt to changing business needs. Modular architecture is a good method to structure systems, so parts can change on their own without wrecking the whole product. Product managers should know what to build and how design choices affect how well the product scales, its speed, and long-term innovation. Modular architecture involves breaking up systems into separate parts. This could be separating the catalog, payment, and order management in e-commerce or isolating authentication, analytics, and messaging in SaaS products. Each part works with clear…