Author: ITPulse

In software development, the challenge is not just producing working code. The challenge is developing systems that will remain reliable, understandable, and maintainable long after the original developer is gone. Asiru Erioluwa is a senior software developer with a high standard of craftsmanship and a forward-looking attitude, but she distills the essence of that mindset into a concise but compelling motto: “Write code as if the next person reading it has no idea what you’re doing and hates you.” Erioluwa reassures me with a grin. It’s not cynicism. It’s humility. “You’re not building for you as you currently are, or…

As women’s presence continues to grow in technology industries with careers aligned to the personal goals of female professionals, Infobip, a global cloud communications platform has said approximately 40% of Infobip’s employees are women with more than 32% of them holding leadership positions globally. This is coming as it celebrates International Women’s Day and reinforces the relevance of gender equity as part of its company structure and the value added upon the business strategy, go-to-market, and high performance, due to women that are part of its employee team force. On International Women’s Day, Infobip celebrates the date by strengthening pillars…

In its continued engagement with customers in Nigeria, Samsung Electronics, one of the leading consumer electronic companies has decided to open a new, premium service centre strategically located in the heart of Allen Avenue in Ikeja, Lagos State. The new Customer Service Plaza (CSP) was launched in partnership with MGS and provides customers with instant access to service, repairs and inquiries on Samsung’s full range of audio-visual, mobile and computing devices in a standalone location. Speaking at the launch of the service centre, Charlie Lee, Managing Director, Samsung Nigeria, re-echoed the company’s determination to provide its customers with an exciting…

Moving from a non-tech industry to a technology industry can seem like a daunting task, but it is certainly possible with the right mindset and strategy.   Oluseye Ayorinde, an experienced product manager in the financial technology services industry, is a great example of someone who successfully transitioned to the technology industry.   In this article, we will explore some key steps and strategies that can help you successfully transition to the technology industry.   1. Develop a strong interest in technology The first step to transitioning to the technology industry is to develop a strong interest in technology.  …

Organizations must strike a balance between innovation and ethical responsibility as artificial intelligence becomes more and more integrated into goods and services. Product creation powered by AI presents countless chances to boost productivity, increase user experience, and propel company expansion. But it also raises serious issues with algorithmic bias, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. In order to overcome these obstacles, ethical governance must be approached proactively to make sure AI systems follow best practices and advance societal goals. One of the major problems in AI-driven product development is data privacy. AI systems rely on enormous amounts of data to learn…

TD Africa Distributions Limited in partnership with the technology giant, IBM last week in Lagos during the inaugural edition of a capacity building training equipped over 250 Nigerian youths with cutting-edge digital skills. According to the organizer, the capacity building programme was organized going by the deluge of tech talents leaving the country in search of opportunities in other climes. The organizer said the event was put together to equip young Nigerians with useful knowledge to aid them to skill up and fill the vacuum. “The programme was put together for young tech enthusiasts to garner the skills they need…

Reflecting on my attendance at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week, I’m reminded of the skill and talent of not only one of the greatest footballers of all time but an inspirational leader, Johan Cruyff. As a kid, Cruyff was my hero. He brought European Cup success to Dutch club Ajax before joining Barcelona and inspiring them to their first-ever La Liga title. Many years later, he returned as manager, building “the dream team” and establishing Barcelona as a European football superpower. Cruyff once said: “Quality without results is pointless. Results without quality are boring.” It’s a lesson I’ve…

Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity and digital privacy has recommended four ways that can be leveraged in order to avoid becoming a victim of spam or phishing-based scams. The four ways according to Kaspersky experts are: Only open emails and click links if you are sure you can trust the sender. When a sender is legitimate, but the content of the message seems strange, it is worth checking with the sender via an alternative communication channel. Check the spelling of a website’s URL if you suspect that you are faced with a phishing page. If you are, the URL may contain…

A roll that will collect information from individuals that were unable to vote in the 2023 Presidential & National Assembly elections of Saturday, February 25th, 2023 has been launched by PROMAD Foundation in partnership with ADVOKC. The Civil Society Organisation noted that the essence of launching the roll is a result of the fact that the election showed the promise of what Nigeria’s democracy can become: citizen-driven, participatory, and energetic. However, this enthusiasm was dampened by widespread voter suppression, either deliberate or not, experienced across polling units in the country. It said several reports reveal several incidents of intimidation, logistical…

The Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) has honoured Clickatell, the Chat Commerce and mobile messaging provider as a top payments innovator at the MEFFYS Awards ceremony, an honorary event at this week’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.  The Clickatell and its Chat 2 Pay feature as one of the most innovative mobile payment services showcasing usability and security in the Payments Category and was voted by the MEF community as one of the top three innovative mobile services showcasing usability and security. MEF’s 2023 18th Annual MEFFYS Awards ceremony on February 27 recognized winners in seven categories. The company in each…