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- 23 Apr 2014
IBM Unveils new Server Model to Tackle Big Data
International Business Machines Corp, in its latest attempt at reviving demand for its hardware products, is launching high-end system servers that it says are 50 times faster than its closest…
- 3 Jun 2015
IoT Market to Triple to $1.7 trillion by 2020 - IDC
The global market for "Internet of Things", the concept of connecting household devices to the Internet, will nearly triple to $1.7 trillion by 2020, research firm International Data Corp said. The…
- 26 Aug 2015
IDC Forecasts 8.7% PC Shipment Decline in 2015
Research firm International Data Corp said it expected 2015 PC shipments to fall steeper than its earlier forecast due to a large inventory of notebooks and the impact of a strong dollar. IDC…
- 16 Sept 2014
IBM Launches Watson Tool for Business Clients
International Business Machines (IBM) Corp is rolling out a cognitive tool powered by its Watson supercomputer that uses companies' internal data to answer questions about performance and efficiency,…
- 18 Feb 2016
IBM to Acquire Truven Health Analytics for $2.6Bn
International Business Machines (IBM) Corp said on Thursday it plans to acquire Truven Health Analytics, a provider of healthcare data and analytics, for $2.6 billion, marking its fourth major health…
- 18 Feb 2016
IBM to Acquire Truven Health Analytics for $2.6Bn
International Business Machines (IBM) Corp said on Thursday it plans to acquire Truven Health Analytics, a provider of healthcare data and analytics, for $2.6 billion, marking its fourth major health…
- 13 Jun 2022
Personalisation Need Not Come at the Expense of Data Privacy
By Hyther Nizam, President, MEA, Zoho Corp. Personalisation is becoming more critical for fulfilling customer expectations. But a changing consumer mindset about privacy makes the necessary data…
- 10 Jan 2014
More Consumers Consider Access to Phone on Wheels Vital
There is impending doom for road users as fifty percent of consumers consider it vital to access phone while driving, according to a new survey. The International Data Corporation (IDC) announced…
- 25 Apr 2017
IBM, ABB Partner on Industrial Artificial Intelligence
ABB has sealed a collaboration agreement with International Business Machines Corp, the Swiss engineering company said yesterday, the latest step in its efforts to ramp up its presence in digital…
- 1 Apr 2015
IBM to Invest $3Bn in 'Internet of Things' Unit
International Business Machines Corp (IBM) said it will invest $3 billion over the next four years in a new 'Internet of Things' unit, aiming to sell its expertise in gathering and making sense of…
- 7 Sept 2015
Dell Sees Consolidation among PC Makers in Next few Years
The top three global PC makers would be able to raise market share in the next few years through consolidation amid shrinking sales of personal computers, Michael Dell, Dell Inc chief executive said…
- 30 Oct 2014
Banks to Invest $16Bn in Branch Transformation in 2017- Report
A study commissioned by Wincor Nixdorf AG predicts that in 2017, banks worldwide will invest approximately $16 billion in branch transformation and related technologies, a company news release said.…
- 8 Dec 2015
Huawei Aims at World's 3rd Largest Data Storage Provider by 2018
China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd aims to become the world's third-largest data storage provider by 2018 as it targets European and local institutions to takes market share from leaders EMC Corp and…
- 30 Oct 2023
NDPC and Ministry of Interior Forge Strategic Alliance to Safeguard Personal Data Integrity
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) team, led by the National Commissioner/CEO, Dr Vincent Olatunji, conducted an advocacy visit to the Honourable Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,…
- 27 May 2015
Cost of Data Breaches Increasing to $3.8M – Report
The cost of data breaches is rising for companies around the world as sophisticated thieves target valuable financial and medical records, according to a study released yesterday. The total average…
- 9 Mar 2009
Finding Reveals Significant Savings Potential for Information Security and Audit
A new research co-sponsored by the Computer Security Institute, The Institute of Internal Auditors, Protiviti, ISACA, IT Governance Institute, and Symantec Corp has outlined a risk-based…
- 6 Aug 2013
IBM, Firms Promote Cloud Data Center Solutions, Development Group
IBM continues to provide industry leadership on a variety of technology fronts. More evidence of this fact came out today as the company announced its collaboration with other technology firms to…
- 11 Feb 2016
Peter Obi Speaks on Life, Entrepreneurship & Politics at Wesley, Lekki
As part of efforts to bridge the yawning mentorship gap in our society, Wesley Chapel, Lekki, has announced Mr. Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and chairman, Security and Exchange…
- 31 May 2019
Facebook Launches Maps to Help Organizations Respond to Health Emergencies
Facebook is launching three types of maps that will help nonprofit organizations and universities working in public health get ahead of disease outbreaks and reach vulnerable communities more…
- 10 Jun 2014
Cyber crime Costs Global Economy $445b a Year says Report
Cyber crime costs the global economy about $445 billion every year, with the damage to business from the theft of intellectual property exceeding the $160 billion loss to individuals from hacking,…
- 16 Aug 2016
Cashless: CBN, NIBSS, GB, Others for E-PPAN’s eGovt Summit
The E-Payment Providers Association of Nigeria (E-PPAN) has unveiled a rich catalogue of high-profile speakers comprising top government and private sector executives expected at this year’s edition…
- 6 Feb 2024
The Growing Importance of Privacy Amongst Customers and How Businesses Should Cater to it
By Kehinde Ogundare, Country Manager, Zoho Nigeria | Veerakumar Natarajan, Country Head - Kenya, Zoho Corp Privacy is a growing concern for technology consumers worldwide. While there was a time when…
- 5 Aug 2025
Kenyan Court Blocks Paradigm Initiative’s Bid to Join Digital Freedom Lawsuit Against X Corp
In a pivotal ruling with implications for digital rights and judicial neutrality, the High Court in Nairobi has rejected an application by Paradigm Initiative (PIN) to participate as amicus curiae in…
- 9 Jan 2018
Apple Says iPhones Addiction Profitable
Apple Inc investors on Tuesday shrugged off concerns raised by two shareholders about kids getting hooked on iPhones, saying that for now a little addiction might not be a bad thing for profits.…
- 7 Jul 2025
No More Excuses: NCC Sets Tough August Deadline to Tackle Telecom Hitches
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given telecom tower operators in the country August 2025 deadline to fix persistent network hitches in their facilities or face regulatory sanctions. The…
- 2 Aug 2021
MVX teams Up with Payhippo on Trade Finance for Nigerian SMBs
MVX, Nigerian digital freight and hauling company has partnered with Payhippo, Nigeria-based artificial intelligence (AI)-driven SMB lending platform to grow trade finance opportunities for companies…
- 21 Aug 2022
Kashifu Inuwa: Three Years of Changing the Fate of IT in Nigeria
By Mubarak Umar Three years? Yes, three years as the Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and it is heartwarming to note that growing corps of…
- 27 Mar 2023
Hacktivism and the New Age of Cyber Warfare
By Sergey Shykevich Hacktivism has traditionally been associated with loosely managed entities such as Anonymous. These decentralized and unstructured groups are typically made up of individuals…
- 3 Jul 2022
Youth Groups, 9 NGOs Honour New Horizons CEO For Youth Empowerment
Mr. Tim Akano. the CEO of New Horizons Nigeria, has been honoured by Nigerian youths for his relentless commitment and unparalleled passion for youths' empowerment. The nine groups with over 60…
- 21 Oct 2024
TD Africa to Empower 400 Young Women with TecHERdemy
At least 400 young Nigerian women are about to get a digital boost as TD Africa flags off registration for TecHERdemy. TecHERdemy is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative designed by…