Author: Akin Naphtal

Ericsson’s Hall 2 stand at MWC and Vodafone’s 5G Lab in Madrid are hosting an exciting demonstration of the capabilities of 5G networks through an augmented reality-based game called HADO techno-sport. HADO involves players on opposing teams using virtual energy balls and shields on a real-world court. The game will be played between players located in Madrid and Barcelona, enabled by the high-performance connectivity between Vodafone’s 5G network in Madrid and Ericsson’s 5G network based in its MWC stand in Barcelona. The HADO techno-sport is just one of the demonstrations at Ericsson’s stand, designed to showcase the key ingredients in…

Dell Technologies is helping the telecommunications industry accelerate the adoption of open, cloud-native technologies with new solutions and partnerships, including Dell Telecom Infrastructure Blocks for Red Hat, new Dell PowerEdge edge servers, a private wireless program and expanded lab capabilities. “The promise of open telecom network architecture is clear to operators, but has so far been a challenge to realize,” said Dennis Hoffman, senior vice president and general manager, Dell Technologies Telecom Systems Business. READ ALSO: Cellulant Welcomes Ibrahim Gbolahan Aminu as General Manager in Nigeria Ericsson to showcase innovative technologies at MWC 2023, including 6G network and Fixed Wireless…

Cellulant (www.Cellulant.io) has announced the appointment of Ibrahim Gbolahan Aminu as General Manager for Cellulant in Nigeria. As General Manager, Ibrahim will manage and oversee the day-to-day operations and provide leadership as Cellulant expands coverage for Tingg, Cellulant’s Digital Payments platform, across Nigeria. “We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Ibrahim as General Manager for Cellulant in Nigeria. Ibrahim brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the financial technology sector. We are confident that his leadership and vision will drive Tingg and Cellulant to new heights in the Nigerian market,” said Sike Bamisebi, Cellulant’s Group Chief Business Officer.…

Ericsson is set to unveil its latest technologies at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. The event, which is the world’s largest mobile industry event, attracts industry experts and professionals from around the world. Ericsson’s demos will provide attendees with a glimpse into the company’s innovative technologies that are set to impact the telecom industry. One of the highlights of Ericsson’s showcase is the Ericsson Radio System hardware wall and tower. The display will feature the latest products from Radio Access Network (RAN) and transport portfolios, from outdoor to indoor, with the ability to lift-and-compare coming generations of single-…

Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), which has a presence in Nigeria and Kenya, is launching an accelerator with a focus on ed-tech to help solve the education problem in Africa. The accelerator, called the EdTech Fellowship Program, will commit $15 million to support 72 startups in Nigeria and Kenya over the next three years. The program will give the startups an initial $100,000 check after being accepted into the program. “We will have 72 edtech companies launched into the market. We believe this will kickstart the ecosystem and reboot it afresh because out of that number, at least you’re sure about half…

Several popular Chinese apps have removed access to ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by American research lab OpenAI. Previously, several apps on the Chinese social media platform WeChat had allowed access to the chatbot without the use of a VPN or foreign mobile number, but now those doors appear shut. The apps ChatGPTRobot and AIGC Chat Robot said their programs had been suspended due to “violation of relevant laws and regulations,” without specifying which laws. Two other apps, ChatgptAiAi and Chat AI Conversation, said their ChatGPT services went offline due to “relevant business changes” and policy changes. The app…

Syrve, a company that provides food tech solutions for restaurant automation, has announced the establishment of an Egypt office in Cairo, the country’s capital. The move comes as the company looks to expand its services throughout the country. “We are thrilled to be establishing our presence in Egypt and bringing our innovative food tech solutions to the country,” said Alexander Ponomarev, Syrve MENA CEO. “After several rounds of research within the MENA region, we have found that Egypt is hungry for tech, with a demand for education in terms of restaurant management.” Ponomarev added that the company plans to apply…

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has partnered with Microsoft to activate OpenAI GPT technology in the Azure Qatar Cloud. The primary objective of this move is to offer government entities access to the world’s most advanced AI models and help them innovate and develop better applications. The integration of OpenAI GPT is a part of MCIT’s initiative to provide advanced technology to government organizations and aid them in their digital transformation journey. As large-scale AI models are quickly evolving into a crucial platform, they offer creative and unique solutions to the institutions’ problems and challenges. READ ALSO:Nokia…

HMD Global, the company that owns the Nokia mobile phone brand, has announced plans to shift some of its manufacturing to Europe. The move is aimed at satisfying a surge in customer demand for locally-produced devices, driven by concerns about security and sustainability. The shift comes four years after HMD Global moved its data centres to Europe to comply with European Union data regulations. HMD Global’s chief marketing officer, Lars Silberbauer, said that the company wanted to ensure that the critical part of its devices’ development took place within Europe and within European legislation. By bringing manufacturing to Europe, the…

The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary, Eliud Owalo, has launched the Jitume Centre at The Eldoret National Polytechnic (TENP), calling on the youth to take advantage of government investment in the Jitume Labs program at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to acquire digital skills and access credible digital jobs. “The Jitume Lab project seeks to address issues of connectivity, device access, and digital skills, as well as job opportunities targeted for the Youth countrywide,” said Owalo. He added that through the Jitume program, the government is looking to train youth on ICT…