Author: ITPulse

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…

“There are many horse racing punting systems that don’t work out there. If you want to learn more about the systems that work, look no further.” Introduction Horse racing is one of the most prominent sports in the punting industry that assures maximum returns. Gamers with the right market techniques can easily weather the storms and make returns. However, the issue is knowing the tactics that work for this sport. The best part is that these techniques can be a walk in the park. But you will need to know them before you find them easily. Many punters still venture…

As Cellulant expands coverage for Tingg, Cellulant’s Digital Payments platform, across Nigeria, the company has decided to announce the appointment of Ibrahim Gbolahan Aminu as General Manager for Cellulant in Nigeria Ibrahim, who is a business manager with experience in digital payments, consumer channel development, market segmentation, cross-border remittances, and product management will manage and oversee the day-to-day operations and provide leadership. In a statement, the company said: “We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Ibrahim as General Manager for Cellulant in Nigeria. Ibrahim brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the financial technology sector. We are confident…

In a bid to help businesses resolve customer queries more quickly and shorten customer wait times, Infobip has decided to launch live video support, which it says is designed for businesses with high customer contact. According to the global cloud communications platform, the platform is the simplest way for agents to escalate customer queries to live one-to-one video and audible calls. Tagged Call Link, the platform comes with a new feature that helps businesses diagnose and resolve customer issues quickly by enabling video calls through a simple URL . with the platform, organizations can solve customer queries within the first…

Have you ever used an app or website that just felt right? Where buttons were exactly where you expected them, information flowed logically, and completing a task was utterly effortless? It’s that moment where you navigate seamlessly, almost without thinking, and achieve your goal with a quiet sense of satisfaction. Now, contrast that with a frustrating experience: a search button hidden in plain sight, a form that requires you to re-enter information you just provided, or an icon whose meaning remains stubbornly elusive. That “feeling” of intuition isn’t accidental or magical. It’s the deliberate result of design choices that align…