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Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, has announced its recognition as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Midsize Businesses 2024 Vendor Assessment. The IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Midsize Businesses 2024 Vendor Assessment evaluates the solutions and business strategies of 16 modern endpoint security (MES) vendors. Sophos Endpoint defends more than 300,000 organizations worldwide against advanced attacks with anti-ransomware, anti-exploitation, behavioral analysis, and other technologies that stop threats before they escalate. In the report, IDC applauds Sophos Endpoint for including “a more expansive set of protection technologies…

Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has affirmed his commitment to collaborate effectively with the Minister of Communications, Technology, and Innovations of Sierra Leone, Ms. Salima Bah to actualise the “Forge Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration” pillar outlined in the Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0 2024-2027). Inuwa who made the commitment through the Director, Corporate Planning and Strategy Department, Dr. Aristotle Onumo, when Ms. Bah paid him a courtesy visit at NITDA’s head office in Abuja, conveyed NITDA’s dedication to fostering innovation without inhibiting it, emphasising the significance of co-creation, stakeholder engagements,…

In a bold move to immerse Nigerian football enthusiasts in the AFCON semi-final clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Bafana Bafana boys of South Africa, TECNO turned Ojo Square in Yaba into a vibrant arena of football enthusiasm. The crowd, buzzing with energy, witnessed not just a game but a dynamic spectacle where TECNO’s commitment to community engagement took centre stage. As the Super Eagles dazzled on the field, the atmosphere crackled with anticipation, and TECNO seized the moment, transforming the viewing party into a carnival of surprises. Amidst spirited games, cheers, and jubilation, the crowd celebrated…

Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has pledged the government’s continued commitment to supporting virgin startups in the country with necessary resources and initiatives in advancing the research of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country. Inuwa spoke at the Innovate Nigeria 2024 Conference & Expo which was held at the Landmark Event Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, where he gave a thought-provoking keynote address on the role of government in advancing AI research and its implications for Nigeria’s economic future. Represented by the Agency’s Director, Corporate Planning and Strategy Department, Dr. Aristotle Onumo, the…

All is now set for the kick-off of the much-anticipated Lagos Motor Show (LMS) billed to be held on February 16-17, 2024, at the main arena of the historic Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan, Lagos. The Lagos Motor Show is an exhibition that will showcase Modern, Classic, Vintage Cars, Eco-friendly Electric Vehicles (EV), Robotics and autonomous vehicles, Electric Tricycles and E-mobility. Speaking during a press conference in Lagos on Thursday, Chairman of the Organising Committee and Chief Promoter of the event, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo said the exhibition will feature innovations and developments in the auto industry such as the Internet of…

In continuation of the groundbreaking and giant strides being made by the Governor Chukwuma Soludo-led Anambra State Government, in the realm of technology, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Anambra ICT Agency, Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA, has been selected by the US Consulate Lagos as part of the Reverse Trade Mission (RTM) Delegates on Cybersecurity. The latest development is in recognition of the Anambra State government’s commitment to a digital future, underscoring the Soludo administration’s commitment to delivering a digital Anambra that attracts collaborators and global attention. The Anambra State ICT Agency boss is part of a 9-man Nigerian…

The interconnect debt dispute between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. (MTN) and Globacom Limited (Globacom) has been amicably resolved, Digital TimesNG can authoritatively report. Nigeria’s telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) who announced this via a press release Thursday night said following the resolution, the disconnection approval granted to MTN for the disconnection of Globacom has now been withdrawn. “Following its initial Public Notice, the Commission with the aim of mitigating any potential disruptions to subscribers, undertook further regulatory intervention, by mediating between the parties and facilitating the reconciliation process. “The Commission reiterates that strict adherence to the terms and…

According to Britannica, Closed-Circuit Television otherwise abridged as CCTV System uses video cameras to send television signals to a specific limited viewership. CCTV, unlike broadcast television, does not openly transmit its signal to the public but rather between set points that are decided by the camera’s owner or operator. In a world battling with the menace of crimes and criminal activities, CCTV is often used by private companies, such as retail stores, to prevent crimes, particularly theft. In fact, many governments have installed CCTV cameras in public spaces to deter would-be criminals, resulting in CCTV systems becoming ubiquitous, a widely…

An Anambra State Government’s Executive Council delegation, led by His Excellency, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, engaged in strategic discussions with the US Consul-General, William Stevens, and influential leaders from 26 renowned US high-tech companies at a groundbreaking meeting held over the weekend, at the US Consulate General Office in Lagos. The distinguished Anambra Executive Council delegation included key figures such as Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA, MD/CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency; Uchechukwu Christian, State Commissioner for Industry; and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Innovation and Business Incubation, Ms. Chinwe Okoli. The meeting aimed to explore avenues for…

The Anambra State ICT Agency has reflected on its efforts as an Agency, working closely with other MDAs towards the realisation of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s mantra of ‘Everything Technology, Technology Everywhere’ as well as some of the strides the Agency has made since the beginning of the Soludo Administration and can beat its chest that it is on the right course. Reeling out what he called 21 key strides of the Anambra ICT Agency during a parley with technology journalists on Thursday, the Managing Director of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred ‘CFA’ Agbata said that governance in…