Author: ITPulse

Global technology provider. ASUS has announced the launch of the Zenbook S 13 OLED, describing it as the world’s slimmest 13.3″ OLED ultraportable laptop and the most eco-friendly Zenbook ever, with a lightweight design, sustainability and performance to deliver more with less. Key features of the laptop, which will be available in Nigeria from June 2023 include: Super-slim and super-light: World-beating 1 cm profile and only 1 kg light All-round sustainability: Designed for carbon neutrality with recycled metals & plastics; eco-friendly plasma ceramic aluminum; 100% FSC Mix packaging No compromises: 13th Gen Intel Core™ processors; 32 GB RAM; 1 TB…

A total of 161,272 financial threats mostly aimed at stealing financial information such as credit card numbers and login credentials and usually relying on social engineering tactics to lure victims were blocked in Nigeria by Kaspersky in 2022. This figure was released by Kaspersky Security Network. Meanwhile, the report has also revealed that 97% of Nigerians lost up to USD $1,000 equivalent when using online banking and mobile wallet services, while 3% of the respondents reported a loss of more than USD $1,000 equivalent However, the impact of a cyber threat targeting digital payments does not just impose a financial…

By Peter Oluka Elon Musk’s SpaceX’s Starship rocket — which could one day carry humans to the moon and Mars — made it some four minutes and 24 miles into the sky before it exploded during its inaugural test flight last Thursday. And yet, even as they watched the world’s largest rocket burst into a fireball, SpaceX engineers still roared with cheers and applause. The launch was hailed as “a real accomplishment” and “so successful”. Why? “With a test like this, success comes from what we learn, and today’s test will help us improve Starship’s reliability as SpaceX seeks to…

By Martin Ekpeke A report by Allianz Global shows that the Nigerian pension system ranked bottom globally in the Global Pension Report 2023. In the ranking, the Nigerian pension system scores 4.3 total scores, indicating a strong need for further reforms. The breakdown of the scores indicates that in terms of basic condition, Nigeria scores 3.7, sustainability 4.3 and adequacy 4.4. The report recommends that with an overall score of 4.3, the Nigerian pension system is at the bottom of the global rankings. It is only a small consolation that most other African countries have very similar scores. It noted…

By Filip Filković As Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms such as WhatsApp, Viber and Telegram continue to gain popularity, SMS messaging still has its purpose and works well for certain types of messaging as a Person-To-Person (P2P) communication channel. But with the growing demand for an upgrade in SMS experiences to accommodate Rich Conversational Messaging (RCS) capabilities, branding, security and trust, RCS is gradually taking root, leaving Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) with few means to fight back in this segment. At the same time, OTT channels are also becoming dominant in the enterprise communication space, given their prevalence and rich media capabilities,…

By Marina Bolfan Nigeria’s banking sector is becoming increasingly more competitive. This is especially the case within the digital banking space where traditional banks not only have to compete against each other in the use of cutting-edge technology to deliver better financial services but also have to contend with emerging fintechs driven by the need to accelerate financial inclusion. For financial institutions to maintain a competitive edge, it is becoming crucial to embark on a deeply rooted customer engagement strategy that will enable them to create strong and long-lasting relationships with their customers. Today, modern customers have various options at…

By Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai Businesses in Nigeria are currently faced with numerous challenges, including fast-changing global economic conditions, a new post-pandemic reality, as well as a fast-growing young population that is increasingly technology-savvy. These prevailing market conditions have ushered in challenging times, making it increasingly difficult for organisations to maintain and attract new business. Simultaneously, companies are finding that competition is increasing, which demands better and more creative differentiation than just better pricing to maintain a competitive edge. All the while, consumer behaviour is also changing drastically, with an increase in the number of Nigerian customers choosing to engage and transact…

Meta has introduced an optional feature that makes it easier for people to post their WhatsApp statuses to their Facebook Story automatically if they want to. This is coming as Status has since become a popular way to share updates with friends and close contacts on WhatsApp, which disappear in 24 hours and may include photos, videos, GIFs, text, and more. “We’re excited to introduce an optional feature that makes it easier for people to post their WhatsApp Status to their Facebook Story automatically if they want to do so,” it said in a statement. “A lot of WhatsApp users…

Search engine giant, Google has released the top sustainability-related trends in Nigeria in celebration of Earth Day. The data showcases Nigerians’ growing interest in environmental issues, as they search for answers to questions and learn more about the pressing concerns of our planet. The top five searches are What is global warming? What is climate change? What causes climate change? What is the greenhouse effect? What is an ecosystem? This is an indication that Nigerians are showing a strong desire to understand environmental terms and concepts, such as global warming and climate change. In simple terms, global warming is the…

In a move to strengthen its Pan-African presence,  Autochek, the automotive technology company making car ownership more accessible and affordable across Africa, has decided to acquire the majority stake in AutoTager, an Egyptian automotive technology company that makes it easier to find and buy cars. Quoting Group CFO and co-founder of Autochek, Olajide Adamolekun, the company said entering the Egyptian market through Auto Tager is part of its move to continue on AutoChek’s mission to improve the automotive finance value proposition on the continent and catalyse more growth across the automotive ecosystem. “There are many parallels between Autochek and AutoTager,…