Author: ITPulse

Data presented by Burga indicates that consumers globally spent $3.23 billion in social applications during the first half of 2021, a 50 percent increase compared to the same period last year. This is an indication that consumers are increasingly spending more in social apps as they utilize some of the innovative features introduced by players in the industry. Between the period Burga presented, Q1 2021 represented the highest spending at $1.62 billion. During Q1 2020, the spending was at $0.98 billion, growing to $1.17 billion in Q2 2020. The data on spending is a combination of apps both on the iOS…

New data presented by Wette, has indicated that the Software as a Service (SaaS) segment of public cloud services known as Cloud Application Services are set to make close to half a trillion dollars next year, making them the largest contributor to cloud spending’s total revenue and is projected for a bright next few years. According to data, public cloud application SaaS end-user spending will reach $145.5B in 2021 and is expected to experience a compound annual growth rate of (CAGR) of 19.34% from 2020-2022. “Cloud services have become ubiquitous in the global economy with its usage seen in many…

As Cybercriminals have become even savvier with their tactics, embracing more sophisticated technology to lure people into clicking on things they should not, cybersecurity and anti-virus providers like Kaspersky are also thinking and providing tips on how to avoid the antics of cybercriminals. In recently released figures, where it noted that South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria respectively recorded 48 percent, 17percent and 13 percent decline in the number of phishing attacks, Kaspersky advised that in addition to installing relevant cybersecurity solutions, individuals and businesses must consider the following tips to protect themselves against spam email and phishing. The six tips,…

Compared to the same period in 2020, Nigeria has recorded a 13 percent decline in the number of phishing attacks recorded and blocked by Kaspersky for the first half of this year. South Africa and Kenya also recorded a 17% and 48% decline respectively. The decline, according to Kaspersky does suggest and support research trends – that cybercriminals have become more targeted, focusing their efforts on advanced persistent threat (APT) campaigns in Africa – the phishing threat is still very prevalent. “This decrease is in line with global trends and supports the decline that Kaspersky research identified happening through the…

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami has tasked the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to prepare for immediate and effective implementation of the Fifth Generation (5G) Network policy, which was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), Wednesday last week. This task was given, when the Management of NCC, led by its Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. Umar Danbatta, paid the Minister a courtesy visit in his office at the Communications and Digital Economy Complex, Mbora, Abuja. According to a statement quoting Pantami, which was signed by the Director of Public Affairs at NCC, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, the…

Amb. Segun Olugbile has been appointed to chair an 8-man committee set up by the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) to review the National Information Technology Development Agency’s (NITDA) Digital Economy Bill. The essence of the committee, according to a statement issued by Mrs. Olayemi John-Mensah, Media/Strategy Officer, ACCI, is to collate ICT stakeholders’ contributions and properly review the Bill and generate actions and recommendations to be submitted in two weeks. According to ACCI, the new NITDA Bill had been generating controversies targeted at stifling the tech sector in the country, hence the need for a review, adding…

Kaspersky has updated the Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Linux and Kaspersky Security Center management console, which are in the family of the Hybrid Cloud Security protection solution for virtualization and cloud environments. The new version of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Linux hardens defenses from exploits and ransomware attacks. It also extends protection for DevOps with support for new containerisation environments and more native delivery of protection mechanisms for Docker containers. The Kaspersky Security Center Cloud Console now works with public cloud platforms to enable more convenient management of cloud workload protection. The update is hinged on the fact that dedicated…

Konga has disclosed a plan to provide meaningful employment opportunities for over 500,000 Nigerians as well as another 500,000 in other African countries by 2025, saying the plan is keyed into its agenda to become one of the biggest employers of labour in Nigeria. Disclosing this, Nick Imudia, Co-CEO, Konga, said the development will see Konga not only top the employment charts in the private sector but will also see the company rival government and sub-national entities in terms of employment figures, while also significantly contributing to ameliorating the worrisome unemployment situation in Nigeria and other Africans as it prepares…

LG Electronics has donated the newly introduced Artcool Inverter air conditioners to the hospital as part of its commitment to support the health care delivery services in Nigeria. The decision to donate the equipment is part of its CSR initiatives to help communities in every possible aspect and reaffirm its commitment towards the people in the development of cutting-edge technology products and embarking on this gesture in order to support health care delivery services in Nigeria. At the event, officials of LG Electronics interrelated with the health center management as well as members of the community. The donated items are expected to meet the needs…

By Prof. Chidi Emmanuel Akujor Introduction This is a book that has a total of 531 pages including 27 preliminary pages. It is well organized in 8 sections with each section corresponding fairly with 8-point Agenda of the Strategic Vision Plan (SVP) of the EVC’s first tenure. The organization of the book in time sequence makes for excellent reading and a clear understanding of the activities of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC in the last 5 years. The forward is beautifully presented by the late quintessential elder statesman, Ahmed Joda, CFR.  It is unfortunate that he didn’t live to witness…