Author: ITPulse

  Eko-Konnect Research and Education Initiative is set to host its members, librarians and wider stakeholders including researchers and academics from higher education institutions across Nigeria to its Users Conference and Annual General Meeting. The 2-day event is themed “The Role of Library in Open Science and Open Access”. According to a statement signed by Eko-Konnect General Manager, Mr. Owen Iyoha, the conference will hold from 21st-22rd of January 2019 at the University of Lagos (CITS Building) Akoka-Yaba Lagos. The statement noted that day 1 of the event will focus on the role of libraries in the promotion of open science,…

Having completed a test to prove their level of academic licensing and market expertise, Nigeria’s based ICT firm with significant expertise in designing, deploying and managing technology solution, Zeta-Web has been chosen by Microsoft as its Authorized Education Partner (AEP). The choose by the software giant is a demonstration of Zeta-Web’s ability to meet Microsoft academic customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment.. In a statement in Lagos, Microsoft noted that Zeta-Web went through the AEP program and shown themselves to be committed and trained in providing discounted Microsoft academic products to the education market. “Becoming AEPs is a…

  Although big data analytic is considered generally at its infancy, it is safe to say we are living in a world, where data is becoming a prized commodity, and its significance on a gradual rise. Infact, pundits and industry watchers have predicted that, the next 15-20 years promise to be an exciting time with data. They are already estimating that by 2020, every individual in the world will be creating at least seven megabytes (7 MB) of data per second. One of the industry watchers and anylysts, who believe strongly in this preposition is Jacobs Edo, author of the…

  Some special features have been noticed in the Keystone ‘Zero Data’ mobile banking application, which was launched in Lagos last week. One of such features is the fact the application enables customers to enjoy banking services on their mobile phones without data, a development the bank stated is a demonstration of its commitment to deliver superior and innovative banking solutions to its customers. “This is innovation at its highest level and shows our desires to ever embracing the fast-paced and evolving digital world, where services literally have to be at the speed of thought,” said Dr. Obeahon Ohiwerei, Group…

  The attention of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has been drawn to the Punch Newspaper’s Editorial of Wednesday, 2nd January, 2019 in respect of the above. ALTON wishes to set the records straight on some of the weighty allegations made in the Editorial. Please note that we are not holding brief for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Rather, we are concerned about the low level of background information and apparent bias exhibited by the writers of the Editorial regarding telecommunication regulation and operations in Nigeria, and more importantly, regarding the service ecosystem for telecoms in…

The recently released DDoS protection report by MazeBolt, market leader in DDoS threat assessment has answered some questions, which business owners have regularly asked. The report, titled ‘State of DDoS Protection Report’ is touted as the first global independent report about DDoS mitigation effectiveness and gives answers to hypothetical questions such as: What DoS attack vendor penetrated DDoS mitigation the most? Was Cloud scrubbing more effective than on Pre mitigation? Were hybrid solution the best? How do you objectively measure your DDoS vulnerability? Which DDoS mitigation posture closed the DDoS gap the fastest? The report is based on more than…

  A latest report from the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS), shows that Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction in Nigeria, grew from N4.61 trillion in 2017 to N4.76 trillion at the end of the third quarter of 2018. The report, obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) shows that ATM transactions were the favorite among Nigerians in the year 2018, where electronic transactions was worth N56.85 trillion from January to September. The electronic payment channels include the NIBSS Instant Payment (NIP), Point of Sale (PoS), Automated Transfer Machines (ATMs), Mobile Money, Electronic Bills Payment (E-Bills) and Web payments. The…

  In this age of digital transformation, we are nearly an inflexion point as emerging technologies especially in big data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, etc. are converging, making possible the idea of actionable insights in support of better strategic decision making and possibly increasing our lifetime here on earth(Edo, 2016). Data is becoming a priced commodity, and its significance is on a gradual rise. In the words of Minelli et al., big data now represents a transition-in-kind for both storage and analysis; it is not only about size but also about insights. (Ambiga Dhiraj, 2012). As digital disruption transforms…

In a bid aimed at fostering the right synergies towards achieving it’s mandate of curbing corrupt practices in the public service, the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau Prof. Isah Mohammed has reinstated the Bureau’s commitment towards ensuring the goal of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration in its fight against corruption and ensuring transparency, accountability and probity in government services. The Chairman made this charge in Abuja at the Bureau’s Office when he received in audience Dr Bayero Agabi, President, Centre for Cyber Awareness and Development, (CECAD) and some members of the digital capacity advocacy and empowerment Organisation. According…

  Being the Transcript of my keynote address at the 40th Anniversary of Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) & 2018 National IT Merit Awards (NITMA) on Friday, 16th of November 2018. Good evening distinguished ladies and Gentlemen, please allow me to stand on the established protocols to save time. Just 17 years ago, Kodak had 170,000 employees and sold 85% of all photo paper worldwide. Within just a few years, their business model disappeared, and they were bankrupt. This may happen to our Association in the next 10 years – even if we don’t see it coming. Kodak was not the…