Author: ITPulse

By Awal Elegbede The synergy between software engineering and product management has developed into a crucible for innovation in today’s technology ecosystem, which has changed rapidly. Professionals with a mix of software engineering and product management skills are well-positioned to develop ground-breaking solutions that tackle challenging problems as technology continues to transform industries and challenge conventional paradigms. This article examines the mutually beneficial interaction between product managers and software engineers, emphasising how their cooperation can promote the creation of cutting-edge technological solutions. The composition of two independent but interrelated disciplines software engineering and product management, is at the heart of…

ZwartTech, a social impact startup that connects businesses with vetted software experts in Africa, has launched a cybersecurity arm to provide comprehensive digital protection to entities including businesses, startups and governments. Tagged Zwart Cyber, the new arm will offer safety and upkeep of prospective clients enterprise networks, systems connected devices, clouds and databases. Cybersecurity is now on the front burner in today’s digital world as more and more organisations are experiencing breaches and expending billions of dollars to protect their network. Worldwide spending on information security and risk management technology and services is forecast to grow 12.4% to reach $150.4…

By Rotimi Onadipe Internet abuse and internet addiction are strong weapons that the enemy is known as “satan” had planned to use to steal, kill and destroy the glorious future of many people in these last days. It is no longer news in our society that we have multiple cases of children of the same parents having sex with each other, people having sex with animals, rape cases involving minors have also increased tremendously. It is very sad that youths of these days are desperate to become billionaires even while they are still in the primary, secondary or tertiary institutions…

A tech enthusiast and pioneer promoter of the digital economy, Dr. Bayero Agabi has advised Nigerian youths to shun all forms of illegitimate internet scams and embrace digital innovations, stressing that there is lot of money to be made legitimately leveraging the Internet. Dr. Bayero gave the advice while making his opening remark as the National Coordinator of the Centre for Cyber Awareness and Development (CECAD), which organised World Wide Web celebration conference in Lagos last week. According to Bayero, the Internet has proven all over the world to be a legitimate revenue spinner for individuals, corporate organizations and even…

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced a new Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker special edition laptop as a collaboration with the legendary artist, DJ and music producer. With unique styling and a custom ROG Remix sampler, this machine is ready for any creative endeavor. Technology meets musicality Alan Walker developed an interest in computers, programming, and graphic design at a young age, eventually leading to a prominent career in electronic music. Walker began his career as a self-taught producer releasing tracks on YouTube and SoundCloud, rising to fame with his 2015 song Faded. With billions of streams on YouTube and…

As the world is evolving digitally, Nigerian banks are currently looking for ways to make the banking experience better and FirstBank is not an exception to this aggressive drive. The efforts in this regard include building and constantly improving on its product offerings like the FirstMobile, its industry-leading mobile banking app; FirstOnline, the internet banking portal and many other platforms provided by the Bank to ensure banking operations are performed with ease and convenience without having to be physically present at the bank. In line with its commitment to offer these value-added products and services that suit the lifestyles of…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has fined an online lending platform, Soko Lending Company Limited (Soko Loans), N10 million for privacy invasion. The 10 million Naira fine is coming after the IT regulatory agency carried an investigation on series of complaints against Soko Loan, invading people’s privacy and found out the loan company failed to protect customers’ personal data and defamation of character as well as carrying out the necessary due diligence as enshrined in the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). Apart from the N10million fine, NITDA also directs that no further privacy-invading messages be sent to any…

As part of efforts to provide an opportunity for youths to develop capacity and a solid foundation for building successful careers, MainOne, West Africa’s premier Connectivity and Data Center solutions provider has announced the completion of the fourth edition of her Graduate Trainee Program. The nine (9) week intensive Program was delivered through a combination of classroom and practical training sessions facilitated by seasoned external consultants and specialists within MainOne, to equip the trainees with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the workplace. Specifically, at the end of the Program, the trainees had an appreciable understanding of the…

A telecom enthusiast, Mr. Segun Okuneye, has called on the federal government to put in place interventionist policies that can give operators the required leverage to support the Nigerian National Broadband Plan(2020–2025). Mr. Okuneye, who is also the Divisional CEO – ipNX Business made the call last week in a paper titled ‘Protecting Indigenous Telecom Companies to Grow through Interventionist Policies by Government’, which he presented at the maiden edition of Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo), organized by Business Metrics Nigeria. He argued that such policies will help to resolve some challenges in the industry. “Considering the current relatively slow…

In the dynamic world of product management, mastering the art of bringing successful products to market requires a unique blend of skills, experience, and a deep understanding of customer needs. In this spotlight article, we have the privilege of gaining insights from a seasoned product manager, Oluwatosin Ladapo. With a proven track record of delivering impactful products and driving innovation, Oluwatosin shares valuable expertise, strategies, and experiences that shed light on the art of product management. Oluwatosin’s journey in product management started with a deep passion for solving customer problems and building innovative solutions. From the early stages of…