Author: ITPulse

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…

A new study by cybersecurity company, Surfshark has revealed a total of 82, 000 accounts representing 64percent were leaked in Nigeria, ranking the country as the 32nd most breached country from January to March 2023 (Q1’2023) The report noted that globally, a total of 41.6M accounts were breached in Q1’2023, with Russia ranking first and amounting to a sixth of all breaches from January through March. The United States takes second place, while Taiwan appears in third place after extreme quarter-over-quarter growth, followed by France and Spain. A 49% decrease in breached users worldwide is seen compared to Q4’2022.   “Data…

Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), minister of Communications and Digital Economy will be leading information and Communications Technology (ICT) stakeholders to the 14th Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership Lecture/awards this Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Oriental Hotels, Lekki, Lagos as a special guest of honour. The event seen as the biggest gathering of ICT stakeholders will be chaired by Engr. Ike Nnamani, group managing director, Medallion Data centre while Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Mr. Kashifu Inuwa, director general of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) will deliver an industry…

One of my earliest memories of a money fight was one between an alajo (thrift collector) and a borrower. The debtor was screaming at the top of his voice, ‘na money I borrow I no kill person.’ Then he added a clincher, ‘after all Nigeria self dey owe.’ It took the intervention of the Baba Oloja at that time to resolve the issue. The Baba Oloja’s intervention saved the day, prevented a fracas and led to the resolution.   Nigerians are notorious when it comes to defaulting on debt. It doesn’t matter whether as individuals or corporate entities, the bulk…

By Martin Ekpeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for a collaboration that will forge a future where innovation knows no gender boundaries, where every idea is nurtured and where women are just thrive as pioneers and partners of change. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta made the call today in Lagos at the  Women & Girls Innovation Summit, which was organized by Women in Technology in Nigeria (WITIN). “Together let us forge a future where innovation knows no gender boundaries, where every idea is nurtured and where women are just thriving as pioneers and partners…

Infobip says it will unveil a digital magazine with the sole aim of reaching out to the global developer community and helping them to better understand the industry through long-form analyses, opinion pieces, industry leader interviews and discussions on the latest tech trends. Tagged ‘ShiftMa’, the digital magazine will be unveiled tomorrow on the eve of its developer conference Shift Miami. It will feature an interview with Kelsey Hightower, one of the key people behind the Kubernetes project, and one of the most influential voices in the tech industry over the last 20 years. Other features include whether the cloud…

Konga, after two years of extensive research and test-running, is set to further raise the bar of service delivery in the industry with the launch of KongaNow, guaranteed same-day delivery of verified products, for which Konga will take complete responsibility. All you need to do is go to www.Konga.com/konga/now and any product tagged KongaNow must be delivered to the shopper between one to six hours the same day, irrespective of the shopper’s location. This offer goes live in Lagos and Abuja from 1 am on May 30th, 2023, with shoppers set to enjoy a special one-day sale offering unbeatable prices…

The power to change the African narrative rests primarily in the hands of Africans. This belief is the driving force of the InterswitchSPAK initiative powered by Interswitch, Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce company, in partnership with JustMedia Productions. Now in its fifth year, the competition continues to significantly impact Africa’s journey towards nurturing the next generation of innovators. The competition was established to encourage and incentivize an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in Senior Secondary School-age students. By design, the winner of the competition will receive N7.5 million in scholarships for five years, a laptop…

Nigeria’s number one home appliances and consumer electronic company, LG Electronics was the headline sponsor of the Fabricare Professionals and Drycleaners Association (FPDA) launch on Thursday, May 18th, 2023 in Lagos.  With the theme of the event; Raising Global Champions in the Drycleaning Industry in Nigeria, LG Electronics reaffirmed its commitment to partner with the association and any registered body to promote an active structure and system that supports growth, unity, excellence and high competence in Fabricare and dry-cleaning business. According to General Manager, Home Appliances at LG Electronics Mr. Brian Kang, the company recognised the need to have a…

With both persistent attacks and post-pandemic remote work here to stay, modern security solutions must assume the endpoint device or phone operates in a dangerous environment at all times I live in a city center and the lunch hour certainly isn’t like it once was. While some people have returned to working in an office, it seems that the majority have not. Looking back, the pandemic will have been a turning point for many things around the world, and the rhythms of office-centered work life will be something that will never return to the old ways. With this increased flexibility…