Author: ITPulse

Having comes to the reality of rapid over-hiring during the Covid-19 pandemic and growing economic uncertainty, tech workers across the globe are likely to face huge losses in 2023. This is coming as tech giants such as Amazon reduced their workforce by 18,000 representing over 5 percent of their entire 300,000 corporate staff. Though Amazon’s job cuts exceed any of the mass headcount reductions at major companies, the eCommerce giant is not alone. Other companies such as Meta (11,000), Snap (1,280) and Twitter (3,750)—in recent months have cut jobs too. Also, Salesforce, an American cloud-based software company said that it…

Seven ASUS products, ranging from Gaming, Computer Peripherals & Accessories to Home Appliances, were honored at the CES 2023 Innovation Awards for their top-class performance, innovative designs, and user-centric features. These awards highlight ASUS’ innovative prowess in churning out cutting-edge solutions that are addressing the needs of society. The CES Innovation Awards program, owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products across 28 product categories. An elite panel of industry expert judges, including members of the media, designers, engineers, and more, review submissions based on innovation,…

Africa is a continent on the rise when it comes to technology adoption and innovation. From fintech to agriculture, here’s my end of year-round up on a few of the technology trends making waves on the continent, along with some examples of companies leading the charge: 1. Healthcare technology: From telemedicine to electronic medical records, technology is improving the delivery of healthcare in Africa, helping to increase access to quality care and reducing the burden on the healthcare system. Healthtracka is using technology to increase timely access to medical tests and provide users with actionable next steps based on their…

ASUS, a Taiwanese multinational computer and phone hardware and electronics company, has during its Seeing An Incredible Future virtual launch event for CES® 2023 showcased its latest lineup of innovations, world-debuting products, and sustainable actions. According to the company, the new lineup redefines the limits of performance, introduces game-changing, glasses-free 3D displays, and adds premium durability as new sustainable solutions take off. Key points of what was showcased include: Creative visions, broadened: Full creator solutions, including the world’s first glasses-free 3D OLED technology unveiled, reshaping visual experiences Power and creativity: ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 3D OLED, Vivobook Pro 16X 3D…

The Next-generation TUF Gaming laptops by ASUS have been announced with brand-new designs and hardware. Tagged TUF Gaming A16 Advantage, the new all-AMD machine pushes the boundaries of design and performance, coming with new core tech across the TUF Gaming family such as Next-gen Intel® and AMD processors paired with NVIDIA GPUs to upgrade TUF to the next level. The gaming laptop with a redesigned chassis and an incredibly immersive 16-inch display make a triumphant return, sporting the latest silicon from AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA to power players into the next generation of gaming performance. TUF A16 Advantage Edition announced…

Four key highlights to note as the ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) announced a wide range of exclusive performance-focused products during the For Those Who Dare: Maxed Out virtual launch event for CES 2023 are: Limitless firepower: AMD Ryzen™ 9 Zen 4 and 13th Gen Intel® Core™ CPUs; AMD Radeon™ RDNA3 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 40 Series Laptop GPUs Full-blast laptop powerhouses: ROG Strix SCAR 16 and 18, ROG Strix G16 and G18; ROG Zephyrus G14, G16, and M16; ROG Flow Z13, X13, and X16 Faster than fast: Incredibly fast ROG Swift Pro PG248QP 540 Hz display, and the first…

By Rukayya Sadauki It is a brand-new year, and 2022 was all but a memory and for those whose lives were transformed and positively by the NITDA, the year will continue to be indelible for their lives. Since he assumed office in 2019, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi set eyes on transforming the digital landscape of Nigeria to demonstrate that the internet is not only a platform for social engagement and whatnot but also massive job opportunities and skills for millions of Nigeria as the country increasingly becomes more integrated into the global economy and digital infrastructure. As part of its effort…

Konga has formally unveiled the first batch of winners for its highly anticipated all-expense paid Knowledge Weekend programme with the Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh. They are Mrs. Molayo Jebutu and Mr. Joshua Emmanuel, both frequent and loyal shoppers of Konga. Consequently, both winners will be among the lucky shoppers to enjoy a host of exciting initiatives lined up for the exclusive mentorship programme. They include funded fares to the location of the retreat, hotel accommodation, feeding and cost of return trip all funded by Konga Kares. In addition, the lucky beneficiaries will be exposed to healthy living tips,…

By Farouk Mohammed The 2022 edition of “#DecemberIssaVybe” by FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier financial institution, has stood the test of time as it yet again created exciting opportunities for individuals and families to come together to celebrate the end of the year. The listed events promoted by the Bank birthed memories that will be hard to fade off one’s mind for many years. From Culturati to Beeta Arts Festival Abuja, Koffi Tha Guru Unorthodox, Duke of Shomolu Production’s Encore, Our Duke Has Gone Mad Again and Ufok Iban, FirstBank had fun goers granted opportunities to relive many exciting moments. These had…

The Nigerian Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) will end up regulating service providers licensed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) if the draft of NITDA’s bill 2021 before the committee of the National Assembly sails through. This will serve as double regulation for the Information and Communications Technology sector, with service providers paying more for government regulations and end-users being the greatest losers as they will ultimately, pay more for telecom services. NITDA becoming a regulatory body is a deviation from its primary objective, which is to use ICT as a tool in tertiary institutions to drive the mechanism of…