Author: ITPulse

By Giordano Albertazzi 5G is widely recognised as being more energy-efficient than 3G or 4G when it comes to the power required to transmit data. There was a time, not so long ago, when 5G was only talked about in relation to ‘the future. But as the first 5G networks are deployed around the world, with higher bandwidth and faster speeds, applications such as high-definition video, ultra-low latency gaming and advanced telemedicine are already being enabled. The so-called “channel” presents several new opportunities, and by channel, we mean a route to market that involves working with distributors, partners and resellers.…

Infobip, a global cloud communications platform provider has highlighted some of the roles it is playing to aid the Nigerian government to vigorously pursue the digital economy agenda, which is being championed by the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. Speaking virtually at the World Wide Web conference, organized by the Centre for Cyber Awareness and Development (CECAD), Infobip disclosed that its role in Nigeria’s digital economy pursuit is to enable businesses to build connected customer experiences across multiple communication channels. ’Our role is to build connected customer experiences across multiple communication channels with our customer engagement platform, which…

LG Electronics (LG) announces the rollout of LG Eclair (model QP5) soundbar as well as the revealing of two new LG TONE Free true wireless earbuds (models HBS-FN6 and HBS-FN4), both delivering an exceptional listening experience with lifelike audio thanks to Meridian Audio technology. LG HBS-FN6 features LG’s industry-first UVnano case which eliminates bacteria and germs on the earbuds as they charge. The new canal-type design delivers a more comfortable fit and comes in two colors: matte Stylish Black and glossy Modern White. The exciting moment in the soundbar series gives the lasting good life feeling that most users are craving. The…

The smartphone’s screen is experiencing a loss of relevance. It is not a real loss, but rather conceptual, as the power of computing is becoming increasingly ingrained in the physical world around us. A senior UI/UX Designer with 5 years of experience, Damilare Kila is a pioneer of this future, developing design practices for so-called “invisible interfaces” – user interfaces that do not rely on standard visual components, but instead work through ambiance, spatial understanding, and contextual smarts. While the design community almost universally concerns itself with optimizing interactions on the screen, Kila’s past three years have been spent formulating…

In a bid to strengthen financial inclusion in Nigeria, Firstbank has decided to empower its over 120,000 Firstmonie Agents spread across 772 Local Government Areas in the country with an N100 billion loan. The loan, according to the financial institution will help the agents to grow their businesses, whilst being at an advantage to contribute to national development. Launch a year ago, the Agent Credit scheme was created by the banking giant to promote and expand the business activities of its foremost agent banking platform – Firstmonie Agents – whilst putting them at an advantage to positively impact their immediate…

Serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has been honoured with the highly coveted Forbes Best of Africa Leading Tech Icon Award. Ekeh was conferred with the prestigious award on Friday, August 6, 2021. The well-deserved accolade marks the latest in a long list of credible local and international awards and recognitions received by Ekeh for his over three decades of leadership and pioneering entrepreneurship in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) space in Africa, as well as his many enduring philanthropic and humanitarian legacies. The Zinox boss was singled out for founding the most integrated ICT…

A data center operator, MDXi has continued to expand its digital footprint across the West African region by leveraging its parent company Mainone with its presence in multiple countries, and access to all major operators across the region. With the affiliation with MainOne, MDXi has been able to deliver the best-connected content hubs in West Africa today, especially with the recent launch of its recent Data Center in Appolonia City, Ghana. In Ghana, MDXi already operates a network connected to all the major operators, ISPs, and the Ghana Internet Exchange (GIX) where MainOne has been a member for over five…

The African continent has been witnessing rapid growth in its tech ecosystem, with innovative startups and talented professionals driving technological advancements across various sectors. Data scientists have emerged as significant contributors among these trailblazers, utilising their skills in analytics and machine learning to address challenging problems and spur innovation. In this spotlight article, we expose five outstanding African data scientists that are making waves in their fields by utilising data to provide significant solutions. Daniel Oyeduntan: Is a highly talented data scientist and software development enthusiast from Nigeria, who specialises in intelligent automation, machine learning models, business intelligence, and interactive…

Global business communications provider, Infobip has partnered with Senegal mobile operator Expresso to provide WhatsApp-based customer communication and contact center services, it disclosed in a statement. The partnership will allow Infobip to leverage its Conversations CPaaS-based contact center solution to Expresso, the leading mobile operator in Senegal. “We’re delighted to partner with Expresso Senegal and provide them with the latest trend in customer communication. This is well beyond just a trend, this is a momentous change in the way businesses engage with their customers, and we are certain Expresso will see an immediate improvement and increased customer satisfaction,” quoted Mirza…

The Chief Executive Officer of MainOne, Ms. Funke Opeke has urged Small and Medium Scale Enterprises operating in Nigeria to pay greater attention to business intelligence in their quest to survive and deliver impactful products and services in the country. Ms. Opeke, who gave the advice during a radio program, Fidelity SME Forum in Lagos, also argued that SMEs, individuals or teams trying to build their startups into multinational companies need to first find their niche, develop a comprehensive business plan and prove that they can deliver great services and add value to their customers. “In a country like Nigeria…