Author: ITPulse

In today’s interconnected world, the role of businesses extends beyond profit generation. As society faces diverse challenges, businesses have a crucial responsibility to contribute to the well-being and development of the communities they operate in. Recognising this vital role, QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness-focused direct-selling company, has emerged as a shining example of a business that takes its social responsibility seriously and acts as a catalyst for community development. Driven by its core philosophy of RYTHM (Raise Yourself To Help Mankind), QNET is committed to making a positive impact and has implemented various initiatives that embody the essence of…

The Regional Executive-West Africa at the Africa Data Centres (ADC), Dr. Krishnan Ranganath has been crowned the ‘Man of the Year’ at the Africa’s Beacon of Information and Communications Technology Merit and Leadership Award 2023. Presenting the award to Dr. Krish as he is fondly called in the ICT industry in Nigeria, the organizer of the award ceremony, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek, noted that ‘Man of the Year’ is the highest award given to an individual each year. “We are honoured to present to Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Executive-West Africa at the Africa Data Centres, ‘Man of the Year’ award,” announced Mr.…

For the second time, Infobip, a global cloud communications platform has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide as the Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) 2023 Vendor Assessment. “Infobip has established a global footprint and strong capabilities in the CPaaS market with its broad portfolio for enterprises as well as a carrier-grade service offering – an imperative for network operators delivering global messaging services. It has a unique breadth, depth and one-of-a-kind modularity of its communication platform. As a result of these strengths, and in contrast to its many competitors, Infobip is financially solid, and has grown rapidly…

The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) has elected new officials to manage its affairs for the next three years in a landmark election conducted through electronic voting (e-Voting) on Thursday. The election, which was conducted at the newly commissioned Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) secretariat, was monitored by the Chairman, NUJ Lagos Council, Mr. Adeleye Ajayi, and the Executive Secretary, Mr. Tunde Olalere and other officers of the NUJ, Lagos Council. The election also saw four of the six candidates go unopposed except for the positions of Vice Chairman and Financial Secretary. At the end of the elections, NITRA…

ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, has released its highly anticipated 2022 Annual Sustainability Report today. This comprehensive report showcases ZTE’s outstanding achievements and future plans in implementing the “Driver of Digital Economy” strategy, fulfilling corporate social responsibilities, supporting society’s digital transformation, advocating sustainable development, contributing to global communities, and advancing corporate governance. Demonstrating its commitment to transparency and accountability, ZTE has voluntarily published its sustainability report to the public every year since 2009, maintaining a remarkable fifteen-year consecutive record. Deepening technological innovation to facilitate high-quality global digital economy development In 2022, the global…

The Director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mal. Kashifu Inuwa has argued that institutionalising the Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) would serve as a catalyst for creating wealth and prosperity. The DG, who spoke while receiving Mr. Olawale Fasanya, the Director-general of the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) at the NITDA’s corporate office in Abuja, added that doing so will also contribute to the growth of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). “We have between 60-90 percent of our businesses under SMEs, but operating informally. How can we formalise them so that…

Every year on May 25th, the world comes together to celebrate Africa Day, a commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity, now known as the African Union and the diverse cultures, traditions, and achievements of this incredible continent. Recognized globally, this day serves as an opportunity to acknowledge the remarkable progress Africa has made while reflecting on the challenges it continues to face. Africa, a continent of vibrant colors, diverse landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, is a true testament to the human spirit’s resilience and creativity. It is a land of breathtaking natural wonders, pulsating rhythms of…

Technology company, Zoho has announced that it has more than 90 million users across more than 600,000 global businesses of all sizes, even as it delivers strength and value upmarket by investing in go-to-market services, new products and platform enhancements.  It also announced investments across its entire portfolio to accelerate upmarket momentum. The company has witnessed a three-year CAGR of 65% in mid-market and enterprise segments, which now represent one-third of the entire business. “With our strong DNA as a technology platform company, we have been able to steadily improve our maturity and readiness for large organisations by investing in…

As a boy growing up in an average African home, Daniel Oseni was exposed to various African dishes prepared with tomatoes. In his words, “Purchasing these tomatoes was a nightmare because they easily got spoilt because the sellers didn’t have a proper preservation and storage system.” Interestingly, Nigeria is the 14th largest tomato producer in the world, and the 2nd in Africa; producing more than 2.3 million tonnes every year. Unfortunately, the country spends more than $9.8 billion on importing tomatoes because it doesn’t meet the demand for fresh produce. In previous years, Nigeria has experienced more than 56 percent…

Cyber protection company, Acronis has announced the availability of the Acronis Advanced Security + Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, describing it as an integrated endpoint detection and response + backup solution for MSPs, which enables mass adoption of advanced security capabilities.  The launch of the  Endpoint Detention & Response solution is a response to the new capabilities such as AI-based attack analysis. Thus, Acronis EDR reduces complexity and simplifies workflows for a more streamlined operation, making it easier than ever for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and the businesses they serve to deploy comprehensive security and…