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Schneider Electric Collaborates with NVIDIA on Designs for AI Data Centres

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to optimise data centre infrastructure and pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in edge artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technologies. Schneider Electric will leverage its expertise in data centre infrastructure and NVIDIA’s advanced AI technologies to introduce […]

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Telecos Revenue from Business SMS to Grow Just by 5% in 2024, as SMS Pricing Becomes Unsustainable

Having experienced decline in growth from the previous year, in which operators experienced a 23% growth in global business SMS revenue, revenue from business SMS traffic will grow by only 5% in 2024. According to Juniper Research, this reduction in growth is primarily due to a reduction in demand from enterprises, following significant SMS price increases […]

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NCC Unveils Plans to Mitigate Future West Africa Submarine Cable Mishap 

Following recent undersea cable cuts that challenged connectivities in many countries in the West African region, Nigeria has called for a coordinated and multilateral approach by the region to protect shared telecommunications infrastructure, and diversify connectivity to ensure uninterruptible connections. Executive Vice Chairman of the  Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, made the submission […]

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Vertiv Launches High-Density Power and Cooling infrastructure Expertise to Boost NVIDIA Partner Network 

Vertiv, a global critical infrastructure company and continuity solutions provider, is now a Solution Advisor: Consultant partner in the NVIDIA Partner Network (NPN), providing wider access to Vertiv’s experience and full portfolio of power and cooling solutions. NPN is a global program for technology partners who offer solutions built on or powered by NVIDIA technologies. Among […]

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JUST IN: Metaverse Set to End Era of Searching Internet for Infor

There’s a roadmap to a future where technology serves humanity in all its diversity, fostering financial, social and creative inclusivity, and it’s all in Once Upon Tomorrow: Harnessing the New Opportunities the Metaverse Creates (Forefront Books; March 5, 2024) by Xsolla founder Shurick Agapitov. Agapitov envisions a future where every consumer-facing industry, from fashion to healthcare to entertainment, […]

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ASSA ABLOY, Global Infrastructure Company Rebrands Adopts ALCEA Brand Identity

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is announcing that their critical infrastructure offering will adapt ALCEA as its main brand. French-based ALCEA SAS has roots in the security solutions industry dating back to 1995 and was acquired by ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions in 2022. The introduction of the renewed brand marks the beginning of a journey to position […]

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Roaming Subscribers to Reach 1.25 Billion Globally in 2024, Surpassing Pre-pandemic Levels

The number of active retail roaming subscribers will reach 1.25 billion globally by the end of 2024, and will rise to 1.6 billion by 2028. It identified the increasing number of roaming subscribers using 5G networks as a key challenge for operators to fully monetise roaming activities. A new study from Juniper Research, said that 5G […]

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Telecoms Operators Restore Voice, Data Services After Major Undersea Cable Cut 

Following the disruption on March 14, 2024, which affected data and voice services due to cuts in undersea fibre optics along the coasts of Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal, we are pleased to announce that services have now been restored to approximately 90% of their peak utilization capacities.  A statement from the Nigerian Communications Commission, said […]

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NCC Boss Cautions AI Developers on Transparency About Data, Algorithms, and Models Used in AI Systems

While the country marks the World Consumer Day last week, the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), took time to warn AI Developers of the need to be transparent about the data, algorithms, and models used in AI systems stating that this ensures that decisions made by AI can be explained and mistakes can be fixed to […]

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NIMC, NCC Take Bold Steps to End Nigerian’s NIM-SIM Link Pains, Mull New Policy Framework

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) are rejigging National Identification Number (NIN) SIM linkage through a strategic collaboration aimed the enhancing processes. Under this collaboration, NIMC and NCC will work closely to explore synergies and leverage each other’s expertise and resources such as streamlining the NIN-SIM Linkage Process: NIMC […]

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