Author: ITPulse

To strengthen resilience to the increasingly frequent and severe effects of climate change, the United Kingdom has decided to commit £100 million to help climate-vulnerable populations adapt to climate change. The commitment was made at the COP28 Summit today in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. According to Andrew Mitchell, International Development and Africa Minister, who made that announcement, the funding will support an initiative to strengthen early warning systems in countries on the front line of climate change, giving people advanced warning of cyclones, flooding and other extreme weather so they can move away from danger, saving lives and protecting vulnerable…

The collaboration sealed by Africa Data Centre and iOCO will heighten competition in the IT services industry, as it will allow iOCO’s customers to benefit from Africa Data Centre’s best-in-class, secure data centre colocation services. With this collaboration, iOCO and Africa Data Centres can leverage their complementary positions in the market to help customers achieve their digital transformation goals. According to Africa Data Centres, the partnership will open up its capabilities to a broader range of customers, offering them a wider choice of services to meet their digital goals. “In today’s challenging business landscape, customers expect more from their data…

Data presented by OnlyAccount has shown that 4.95 billion people representing 61% of the global population are social media users. According to the data, over the past five years, 1.8 billion people have started using social media, helping platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok reach more users than ever. Although the growth rates in the social media space have significantly slowed down compared to 2020 and 2021, the number of users continues to rise. The data indicates COVID-19 undoubtedly had a massive role in that growth as two years after the lockdowns, hundreds of millions of people join social media…

Meta, (formerly Facebook) has said the 2Africa Cable will go live in 2023 and will deliver more than the total combined capacity of all subsea cables currently serving Africa, with a design capacity of up to 180 terabytes per second (Tbps). Meta’s Vice President for Africa, the Middle East and Turkey, Kojo Boakye disclosed that at the Nigerian Communications Commission office in Abuja during a visit to brief the Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Adamu Maida of the ongoing efforts to land 2Africa Cable in Nigeria.  He said the cable is 45,000 kilometers long and will be one of the world’s…

By Sophia Parker In the era of digital transformation, face authentication takes center stage as the maestro orchestrating a harmonious blend of security and user convenience. This SEO-friendly article delves into the intricacies of face authentication, exploring its significance, technological nuances, and the pivotal role it plays in sculpting a secure and seamless digital identity landscape. Face Authentication: A Symphony of Security and Convenience: Face authentication, a revolutionary form of biometric verification, employs the unique characteristics of facial features to compose a secure and melodious user experience. Unlike traditional authentication methods, face authentication strikes a chord by offering both heightened…

By Alfonso Reillo As of the end of 2022, there were officially 1,986 mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) deployed and operational worldwide, of which around 50% were in Europe. However, this figure may not be entirely accurate. In addition, there is an informal number of other virtual operators offering services under the branded reseller or service provider model on MVNA/E platforms. These companies do not hold the MVNO status but offer a complete mobile telephony service. The growth of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) has been very uneven around the world. While the market share of MVNOs on the African…

BT Group, a United Kingdom-based provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications has sealed a partnership deal with Digital Realty, a global data center platform that will help customers benefit from flexibility and choice when connecting digital hubs, unlocking data value business-wide. The deal involves BT rolling out its transformational Global Fabric network-as-a-service (NaaS) in strategic Digital Realty carrier-neutral facilities (CNFs) around the world. Thus, enabling customers to unlock the full value of their data by making it easier for employees to access it securely and compliantly across the business. According to the press release, the deal will provide IT leaders…

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mal. Kashifu Inuwa has posited that digitising the processes for smallholder farmers would not only boost productivity but increase Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by $ 67 billion from $477 billion. This is even as he disclosed that smallholder farmers are producing an estimated 90% of the country’s food and contributing 21% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $477 billion. “We believe that rejuvenating the agricultural sector by digitising all its processes for smallholder farmers through initiatives developed by the government would not only boost productivity but increase the…

By Elvis Eromosele The Nigerian telecommunications sector has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a modest network of fewer than 500,000 connected lines to a staggering 200 million over two decades. This growth serves as a testament to the country’s progress in the realm of connectivity and economic development. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), continues to play a pivotal role as the regulator, placing paramount importance on ensuring the Quality of Service (QoS). It is sad to note that QoS was an issue at the beginning. By beginning, we are talking of the licensing of GSM operators and commencement of…

The D.I.C.E (Digital Innovation & Creative Excellence) mixer, which was organized recently in Lagos with the theme “Solve for Africa: Co-Creating a Tech-Enabled Future,” attracted over 250 leaders from technology and creative industries across Africa. The event marked a pivotal moment for cross-sector collaboration, bringing together a diverse group of professionals including startups, big tech firms, policymakers, NGOs, and media to engage in transformative dialogues shaping the future of technology in Africa. Organised by Beyond Limits Africa, the DICE mixer facilitated insightful discussions led by a lineup of distinguished speakers. Industry veterans like Funke Opeke, Kola Aina, and Amal Hassan…