The latest report to warn that surveillance capitalism is out of control — and ‘free’ digital services can in fact be very costly to people’s privacy and rights — comes courtesy of the Norwegian Consumer Council which has published an analysis of how popular apps are sharing user data with the behavioral ad industry. It […]
Continue ReadingVice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, received a delegation of Chinese entrepreneurs led by billionaire businessman and co-founder of Alibaba Group, Jack Ma. Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a Chinese multinational company with investments in e-commerce, retail, Internet, and technology. Osinbajo and Ma, during their interaction, spoke on opportunities in […]
Continue ReadingJournalists around the world are increasingly turning to digital technology to help address daunting challenges such as the spread of misinformation and growing attacks on reporters, according to the International Center for Journalists’ 2019 survey of the State of Technology in Global Newsrooms. This unparalleled survey, conducted in 14 languages, is based on responses from more […]
Continue ReadingXerox Holdings Corp is considering making a cash-and-stock offer for personal computer maker HP Inc at a premium to its market value of about $27 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. Xerox’s board discussed the possibility on Tuesday, the newspaper said here, citing people familiar with the matter. There is no guarantee that Xerox […]
Continue ReadingThe attention of the Chairman/CEO of Innoson Vehicles Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma, has been called upon to a logo designer, Osuolale Farouq, who re-designed the logo of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing and posted it on the social media. The internet and social media was set agog as many accolades were rendered on the designer calling on IVM […]
Continue ReadingDr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications, has commended the creativity of young innovators in Nigeria, saying that they require mentorship to flourish. Pantami said this on Sunday at the ongoing 39th Edition of the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) holding in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. GITEX is a global technology exhibition that brings together over […]
Continue ReadingIT organizations have embraced open office plans to drive cost savings and flexibility and to increase collaboration and productivity. But some IT employees say open office plans are having exactly the opposite effect. “Honestly, it’s a nightmare, and I hate it,” says one senior system engineer with a global publishing company who wished to remain […]
Continue ReadingEmployee experience could be described as a journey from the start point to finish. Many factors would ensure that it remains a smooth ride to your destination with satisfaction. In this article, CIO expatiates on key impacts for both empolyee and organisation. Employee experience has become a top priority for CIOs and HR leaders alike. […]
Continue ReadingWeb search engine, Google, has unveiled Google Station aimed at providing free high-quality, high-speed Wi-Fi hotspots to millions of Nigerians. The launching made Nigeria the fifth country to get Google Station, after India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Mexico. The Google Country Director, Mrs. Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor, who made the disclosure in Lagos on Friday, said the station […]
Continue ReadingU.S. President Donald Trump, his predecessor Barack Obama and American singer Katy Perry, the most followed celebrities on Twitter, lost an astonishing number of followers on Thursday following Twitter’s account purge. Twitter announced on Wednesday that users would see a drop in their follower accounts on Thursday as the company clamped down on ‘problematic’ and […]
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