Local know-how ‘will drive uptake of Cloud services’

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With increasing focus on cloud computing driven by digital transformation, there is a need for local skills to drive the growth of the service, Andrew Cruise, Managing Director of South Africa's Routed says.

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COVID-19: vNIGF 2020 explores Nigeria’s digital growth after pandemic

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The virtual format of Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (vNIGF 2020) holding this month is to address strategies for achieving digital economic growth for all after COVID-19.

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Nigeria’s cyber police warn Tecno users of ‘security risk’

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Nigeria's cyber police have alerted of critical security risk found on Tecno phones, the popular Chinese brand in the local market.

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Suspected cyberattack on NCC ‘is routine website maintenance’

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What was today speculated to be a cyberattack on the nation's telecoms regulator has been explained as "routine website maintenance."

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Brit chip maker Arm gets snapped up by US graphics giant Nvidia

Nvidia has confirmed that it's acquiring UK chip maker Arm from Japanese owner SoftBank in a US$40 billion deal made up of a combination of shares and cash, though the move is yet to undergo regulatory scrutiny.

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Exclusive | National Security Adviser to overhaul Nigeria’s cybersecurity

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Technology Times has learnt exclusively that the Office of National Security Adviser has started a major review of the cybersecurity master plan designed to defend Nigeria on the internet.

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Walmart teams up with Zipline for one-hour deliveries by drone

Zipline has announced a new partnership with Walmart to conduct pilot trials using its drones to fulfil health and wellness orders in one hour, with hopes of expanding to general merchandise if the first runs are successful.

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Nigeria’s NIGCOMSAT-1R to deliver African aviation safety service

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The African aviation safety agency says it has picked Nigeria’s NIGCOMSAT-1R satellite to boost the airspace safety of airlines in the region.

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Minister on the impact of COVID-19 on Nigeria’s Digital Economy

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Isa Ali Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, assesses COVID-19 impact on Nigeria’s digital economy and post-pandemic strategies to move the nation forward. COVID-19 needs no introduction; it has radically transformed the way we do everything. Our vocabulary has changed, social distancing, palliative and stay safe are some of the terms that become part […]

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Bose crams its excellent noise canceling tech into wireless earphones

For years, the noise cancellation prowess of the QuietComfort range of headphones from Bose has been at the top of the game. Now the audio gear maker has managed to miniaturize the tech and squeeze it inside a new pair of true wireless earphones.

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