Author: ITPulse

In an age of constant distraction and ceaseless notifications, finding time for concentrated, undisturbed work can seem like an elusive dream. Yet, understanding the difference between deep and shallow work and effectively managing the two is essential for maximizing productivity and achieving professional success. Let’s delve into these concepts and explore practical strategies to track and optimize our deep-to-shallow work ratio. Defining Deep Work Deep work, a concept popularized by Professor Cal Newport in his book “Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World,” refers to professional activities performed in a state of complete concentration, without distractions. It’s…

Infobip has unveiled a revolutionary Artificial Intelligence driven conversational cloud solution, which is available free during beta testing. Tagged “Experiences”, the solution uses generative AI to help businesses create tailored conversational experiences with ease and is built on Infobip’s market-leading conversational commerce offer.  Also, Experiences help businesses engage customers, foster loyalty, drive business growth and help organisations save time with a library of AI-powered journey templates from onboarding and engagement to retention and loyalty, personalised to suit business needs. Commenting on Experiences, Ivan Ostojić, Chief Business Officer at Infobip, said: “With the growing trend of consumers wanting to interact with…

When software runs a bank’s trading platform or controls a device, a single bug can be more than just an annoyance, it can be a disaster. The usual way of testing for errors can’t ever say for sure that a system has no problems at all; it can only pick up on the ones it finds. Some systems need to be absolutely reliable, and that takes math, not just tests. This way, you can be sure a system will work without any issues. That’s the field Chukwubuikem Onwukwe works in. He’s a senior software engineer who uses math to make…

QNET, a lifestyle and wellness company that uses a direct selling business model has distanced itself from the recent allegations of fraudulent activities by certain unscrupulous individuals who pose as agents of the company to scam uninformed Nigerians. Though the suspects have been uncovered and arrested by the Police and legal authorities in the Ejigbo division of Lagos state, the company said it is in no way associated with those doing illegal practices. “We want to make it unequivocally clear that QNET is not associated with these reported incidents and firmly disassociates itself from such illegal practices,” it said in…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Mal. Kashifu Inuwa has posited that digitisation of MSMEs will increase revenue by 26 percent as well as reduce operating costs by 22 percent, and contribute 53b USD to the Nigerian economy. The DG, stated this while delivering an opening remark at TechMyBiz Pitch-A-Thon event in Lagos held at the Digital Transformation Center Nigeria (DTC Nigeria), which was jointly funded by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, noted that SMEs make up a huge percentage of businesses and economic growth. “Firstly,…

The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), an umbrella body of Journalists covering the Information and Communications Technology sector has demanded that any Minister that would be appointed by President Bola Tinubu to champion the ICT sector must be a technocrat who is in tune with growth indices in the industry. The group believes that such a technocrat would be able to drive forward the industry, which financial data obtained from service providers by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shown has attracted over $ 75.6 billion in investment as of 2021. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mr. Chike…

The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed interest by the Osun State citizens to participate in the ongoing Skill Acquisition Training and Youth Empowerment Programme by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). This is even as the Governor requested the Agency’s management to fast-track take off of the proposed Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (AMEDI) approved to be sited in Osun State by the Federal Government. The Government had approved six (6) Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institutes (AMEDI), one per geopolitical zone of the country. One of the institutes is to be located…

With the arrival of summer, teleworking becomes the priority option for many workers, but it is necessary to take into account the risks and threats involved in moving the workspace to a new location Before the pandemic, cybersecurity started to be considered a fundamental company area. But it’s really after the implementation of teleworking during confinement and the cyberattacks that many companies suffered, due to the exposure of their devices, that IT teams are increasingly focused on raising awareness among their workers. The objective is clear, shield each access point to the business network and monitor it to avoid active…

In a bid to provide a critical layer of security across Microsoft environments, Sophos has decided to launch the Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for Microsoft Defender, a fully-managed offering that provides the industry’s most robust threat response capabilities for organizations using Microsoft Security. Sophos MDR for Microsoft Defender adds a critical layer of 24/7 protection across the Microsoft Security suite of endpoint, SIEM, identity, cloud, and other solutions to safeguard against data breaches, ransomware and other active adversary cyberattacks. “Baseline security technology alone is not enough to defeat determined attackers who will find a way in, as evidenced…

The Project Coordinator of the Pan African Digital Initiatives Summit and Exhibition (PADISE) 2023, Don Pedro Aganbi has adduced reasons why this year’s edition will focus on Critical Infrastructure Protection and Cybersecurity. Speaking to newsmen in Lagos during the weekend, Don Pedro said the focus becomes necessary in light of how digital innovation is driving economic transformation in Nigeria through accelerating connectivity, access to finance and job creation. “There is an urgent need to ramp up protection for digital infrastructure across the country,” he posited ahead of the event with the theme “Infrastructure Protection, Cyber Security & Connectivity as Growth Drivers in the Digital Age.” The event, which is scheduled…