Author: ITPulse

  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICT) – is now accepting entries for the ITU Telecom World Awards 2018, recognizing the most outstanding and innovative initiatives around the globe using ICTs for social good. Entries can be submitted online today through 3 August 2018. A distinguished jury of experts will select a shortlist of entrants who will pitch their solutions onsite at ITU Telecom World 2018. The winners will then be announced by ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao at a high-profile ceremony during ITU Telecom World 2018, taking place 10-13…

  Artificial intelligence, AI, is the next big technology to have entered mainstream consciousness. From eerie androids such as Sophia to the silent efficiency of automated delivery systems in modern Amazon warehouses, the growth of autonomous driving and the popularity of smart speaker systems such as Alexa or Google Home – AI is everywhere. And it’s coming for our jobs, white collar and blue, threatening massive social and economic upheaval. But what is AI really? Why has it suddenly become so popular? Why is everyone so excited about its tremendous potential? Will it really replace humans – and should we…

  Airbus, a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services will intensively contribute to the next steps in finding a global standard for mission-critical multimedia group communication. After the 3rd Generation Partnership Project’s (3GPP) completion of release 14 of secure multimedia group communication in December 2017, Airbus and its partners within 3GPP are now working on release 15 and 16 by the end of 2019. 3GPP is a global initiative that unites various standard development organisations and sets international telecommunications standards as well as system specifications. One of the prime intentions is to improve real-time video group communication (MCVideo)…

  The president of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Prof. Adesola Aderounmu has been scheduled to speak on Information and Communications Technology, being central ideas towards shaping and growing any nation, at this year’s ICT for National Development and its Sustainability (ICT4NDS2018). “I will be speaking at the 1st International Conference (ICT4NDS2018) with the theme: ICT for National Development and its Sustainability. I will be discussing central ideas on ICT and how to use them to shape the growth of our nation,” Aderounmu announced via his Facebook page. ICT4NDS2018 is the 1st International Conference , which is being organized by…

  Africa’s premium Data Centre, Rack Centre has been declared as a finalist in two categories in this year’s Data Centre Solutions Awards in the United Kingdom for the second-year running. The finalist categories are ‘Excellence in Data Centre Services Award’ and ‘Data Centre Hosting/co-location Supplier of the Year’, global recognition of RackCentre’s leadership and innovation in the global Data Centre industry and ground breaking local cloud hosting ecosystem “CloundonGround™”. Commenting on the development, Ayotunde Coker, Managing Director of Rack Centre, said :It is great news that Rack Centre’s dedication to significantly raise the quality threshold for the African data…

  People addicted to smartphones are more likely to feel depressed, anxious and lonely, a study has found. Researchers said that overuse of smart phones is just like any other type of substance abuse. “The behavioural addiction of smartphone use begins forming neurological connections in the brain in ways similar to how opioid addiction is experienced by people taking Oxycontin for pain relief – gradually,” said Erik Peper from San Francisco State University in the US. In a survey of 135 students, the researchers have found that students who used their phones the most reported higher levels of feeling isolated,…

  One of Nigeria’s biggest online mall, Konga and Africa’s pioneer composite eCommerce company, Yudala have during the weekend announced the merger of business operations of the two companies in what industry watchers believe will alter the Nigeria’s commerce ecosystem. The announcement is coming, after Zinox Group, owners of Yudala.com acquired Konga.com in a deal worth about 10- 15 million dollars a few months ago. After the announcement, ITPulse considers nine things that must be noted. The merger will see them effectively become the biggest organized retail and e-commerce/marketplace outfit on the African continent, out-sizing Jumia who hitherto held sway…

  By Martin Ekpeke Search engine giant,  Google has unveiled a new application that would provide a lighter, faster, way to search, with everything you need just a tap away in Africa, where available records show 73 percent of smartphones are 1Gb RAM and below. Tagged Google Go, Google says having noticed that weak data connectivity, high data costs and low RAM or storage space often make it hard for people to get the most out of the internet, it decided to launch the application as part of its efforts to play a meaningful role in the daily lives of…

  By Martin Ekpeke The much talked about Ausso Leadership Academy, was yesterday unveiled in Lagos with the Founder, Mr. Austin Okere, saying the academy was established to fill gaps in the Nigeria’s business and entrepreneurship ecosystem. In his speech at the unveiling, Okere, who is also the Founder of CWG Plc, noted that a huge gap exists in the Nigeria’s business ecosystem due largely to the lack of a personalized mentorship program to complement what professors teach at the business schools. He said the Academy was set up to address present days market realities. “The need for resourcefulness and…

  Just like Facebook, Google also has been collecting data and that too of children, a coalition of 23 child advocacy, consumer and privacy groups, has claimed. The group has filed a complaint with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in this regard, according to The Guardian. The group, in its complaint, has alleged that despite the search-engine giant claiming that the video-sharing website is only for those aged 13 and above, Google is aware that children below that age use the site. The group says Google collects information on the kids and then put tailor-made ads on the website…