Author: ITPulse

Schneider Electric, a leading global industrial company specializing in digital automation and energy management has acquired Aveva, a global leader in industrial software, Peter Herweck, Chief Executive Officer of Aveva has announced. Announcing this in a statement, Peter Herweck said: “The needs of the industrial world are becoming ever more complex.  But the opportunities to create competitive advantage, value and sustainability through digital transformation have never been more compelling,”. He noted that with this acquisition, Aveva is now optimally placed not just of Schneider Electric but all its partners, to drive innovation, change and value for its customers. “The last…

Five key trends have been identified to drive the African retail industry in 2023, even as 2022 was indeed a transformative year in retail cementing the belief that eCommerce and omnichannel are the future. According to Mike Smollan, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer, Smollan, the five trends are:  Social commerce will take the front seat as influencer marketing becomes one of the more sought-after marketing channels. Personalized experiences will go a long way as this is no longer considered to be ‘the cherry on the top’ of a shopping experience but instead, a vital component. Reviews and ratings will gain…

The saying, “Inch by inch, life’s a cinch” is one for all seasons. As you go about your job as a public relations practitioner in a corporate organisation this year, you will do well to bear it in mind, always. You make progress in little steps.    This year, like all others, has 12 months. I have written out 12 things, you can do this year to be better at your job.    1. Be Up to Date  As public relations professional, you do yourself a world of favour when you stay up to date with the latest trends and…

A total of six slots have been filled by customers of Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, for the much-awaited all-expense paid Knowledge Weekend programme with the Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh. Two new winners – Mr. Adeyemi Oyewale from Osun State and Mrs. Stella Ezeonwuka who hails from Imo State – were unveiled by the e-Commerce giant on Monday, bringing the number of winners so far to six. The development, which saw the new winners express their excitement at being selected, is expected to further intensify competition among shoppers eager to claim the six remaining spots for the…

The Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN), an umbrella body of all cyber security professionals in Nigeria has highlighted all the factors that will contribute to 2023 cyber security threats in the country. In an 11-page report titled ‘National Cyber Threat Forecast 2023’,  CSEAN noted that having seen a significant increase in the complexity and impact of cyber threats worldwide in 2022, and Nigeria was no exception, it decided to collect and analyze data from various sources, including cybersecurity professionals in the country, incident reports, and 2021 and 2022 threat trends, to present the forecast of cyber threats for…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Mal. Kashifu Inuwa has called on international investors to invest in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, stressing that the country provides fertile ground for investors. The NITDA’s DG, while speaking on the topic, “The Evolution of the Nigeria Tech Ecosystem” which was a conversation with Ludwig von Bayern Startup Lions, Germany, believes that the future of Nigeria is much more promising than today due to the four comparative advantages the nation has over other countries of the world. “Nigeria provides opportunities for entrepreneurs to quickly and conveniently start and grow businesses,”…

The federal government is targeting to create over 5 million jobs through smart farming. Thus, it has through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), distributed smart agriculture materials to beneficiaries of the National Adopted Village for Smart Agriculture (NAVSA) 5-Day Empowerment Programme which took place at Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Katsina State. The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa who was represented by Ag. Director, Digital Economy Development of the Agency, Engr. Salisu Kaka, stated that,  “Agriculture remains one of the critical sectors of Nigeria’s economy. This is evident in the policies of the…

The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has commended Interswitch, Nigeria’s foremost payment company for its pivotal role in shaping and growing Nigeria’s payment system over the past two decades. Speaking at the 20th-anniversary celebration of the Interswitch Ball event which took place at the prestigious Eko Convention Center, Victoria Island, Lagos two days ago, Prof. Osinbajo said: “It’s incredible that what began as a noble idea, has in barely two decades, become something of an icon of technology and innovation, literally pioneering Africa’s ongoing fintech revolution. In 2002, only 569 million people were connected to the internet worldwide,…

Momentum is gathering for Nigeria’s Top 50 Digital Economy Enablers event, which is scheduled to hold in Lagos on February 14, 2023, at the prestigious Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Ikeja. Touted as the business and policy gathering before the 2023 national elections, the event is focusing on the key drivers of Africa’s largest economy as it steadily transits into a digital economy. Top enablers include infrastructure providers, digital banking/financial technology providers, tech and telecom regulators, BPO/ITO providers, and healthtech, edutech drivers among others. According to the World Bank, “As the biggest economy in Africa with one of the largest youth…

Omni channel communications, as predicted for the past few years, has seen rapid uptake, with businesses using websites and social media channels alongside email and audio As businesses continue evolving to meet changing customer behaviour, the uptake and investment in cloud-unified communications platforms and tools will continue to soar. Businesses are increasingly realising that they must meet customers at a time and digital channel of their choosing, which leads to increased adoption of fully fledged Omni Channel solutions. This adoption augments two core strategies in most businesses, firstly in enhancing a customer intimacy strategy and extending the lifetime value of…