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The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has lifted the Platinum Award of the Nigeria Academy of Engineering (NAEng) reports ITREALMS.

The award is a reward for his leadership of the nation’s telecom regulator for its contributions to the development and growth of engineering profession in the technological and economic development of the country.

Zinox now Intel Platinum

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Foremost ICT solutions company, Zinox Technologies Limited, has been named the the region’s first local Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to achieve the status of Platinum Technology Partner by Intel Corporation, the world’s leading makers of computer processors and technology solutions, reports ITRealms.

Zinox has successfully passed through all technological trainings by Intel to gain the points necessary for the highest rating awarded by the technology giants, having demonstrated technical and business leadership with strong financial capability needed to attain this position by investing in joint research and development with Intel Corporation to produce worldwide industry rated products powered by Intel’s advanced processors.

By attaining the status of Platinum Technology Provider, Zinox will enjoy enhanced technical support from Intel which will further strengthen its leadership position in Sub-Saharan Africa’s ICT landscape.

Furthermore, Zinox will expectedly work more closely in joint collaboration with Intel on latest technology in line with its Future Visions mandate to anticipate the future of technology and create products for the future consumer in areas such as Internet of Things (IOTs), Robotics, Artificial Intelligence etc.

Zinox’s recognition as an Intel Platinum Technology Partner continues a long tradition of leading the ICT industry with a series of firsts including its status as manufacturers of Nigeria’s first internationally certified computer brand, the first OEM in West Africa to receive the WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) certification and the first computer hardware manufacturing and ICT integration company in Nigeria to receive the ISO 9001-2000, among other certifications.

This is in addition to being responsible for salvaging the 2006 voters’ registration exercise by deploying 13,000 data capture machines under four weeks, the deployment of over 84,000 Direct Data Capture (DDC) machines in 2010 to register voters and create a credible database for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which has helped in stabilizing democracy in Nigeria  - a feat it equally achieved in another West African country, Guinea-Bissau and its sterling work with the INEC in transiting the nation to electronic voting, among others.

With its headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria and branches all over the country in addition to research hubs in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East; the Zinox Group boasts a 360-degree spectrum orientation as an integrated ICT solutions group with advanced competencies in manufacturing, distribution, e-commerce and after-sales support, among others.

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Bureau gives NCC platinum rating in institutional work processes

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The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has rated the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) high in institutional work processes with a platinum category, reports ITRealms.

As said by the Director, Public Affairs, NCC, Tony Ojobo in a press statement made available to ITRealms, very strong business organizational structure, policies and practices that facilitate effective and efficient service delivery were some of the high points, the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) considered before naming the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) tops in institutional work processes in the country.

He quoted the Director General, BPSR, Dr. Joe Abah presented the report and plaque to the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, at the NCC Headquarters in Abuja, on Monday.

According to Dr. Abah, in arriving at this conclusion the BPSR boss also listed accountabilities and responsibilities for set Standardized Operating Procedure (SOP) manuals of the Commission’s 19 departments.

Accurate measurement of Responsibilities and Performance assigned to staff were the parameters for the evaluation of the Commission.

In terms of governance, he said, the Bureau said “NCC strategic objectives are prioritized for potential impact using standardized principles including the balanced score card”.

NCC’s understanding of stakeholders needs and contributions are quite robust.

The Bureau said NCC’s vision, strategy and impacts complement other sectors organizational direction, adding that “Staff can articulate what the Commission wants to achieve, its role and purpose; Strategy is considered by the management team regularly throughout the year because; NCC has a sense of where it is going and how it should get there.

The Bureau also rated NCC very high in procurement processes saying the Commission “has adequate systems, processes and experienced personnel responsible for executing its procurement activities in line with extant provisions of the Public Procurement Act”.

The Bureau also commended the establishment of NCC central store at Mbora, Abuja where all procurement records are archived electronically from loss.

The Bureau also listed in its report that “NCC demonstrates that formal performance management processes are clearly understood, constantly applied and seen by all staff to be a valuable activity, that individual performance targets are clearly assigned with the team, business unit and overall organizational performance targets”.

The report that was presented to Prof. Danbatta by Dr. Abah took 15 months to go through evaluation during which period the BPSR team had a meeting with the Human Capital Department (HCD) team of NCC. Based on the approval of the EVC, the evaluation of the work processes took place thereafter whereby top management, senior and junior management staff were nominated to assess the work processes of the Commission under nine main areas covering 117 questions supervised by officials of BPSR.

After the BPSR presentation, the NCC boss, Prof. Danbatta, said as someone from the academia, he is very conversant with empirical analysis and criticisms and welcomed the Bureau’s report.

These bring out the best of the situation.  He thanked the Director General for this rare show of professionalism by making the presentation himself. This conclusion by BPSR has further justified NCC’s position as a foremost regulator in Africa whose robust regulatory activities are based on international best practices.

On the grey areas of Quality of Service, Prof. Danbatta said that the Commission will leave no stone unturned to ensure that Quality of Service improves.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that define Quality of Service, have been put in place for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) assessment.  The result of the assessment in the 1^st quarter of 2017 has shown improvement in Quality of Service.

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iSON targets 3 new platinum partners

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iSON Technologies, a subsidiary of the iSON Group and acclaimed Africa’s largest Information Technology (IT) and Information Technology enabled Services (ITeS) company, has expressed resolve to have at least three new platinum partners before the end of 2017, reports ITRealms.

Speaking in Lagos at a media parley, the Chief Growth Officer, iSON Technologies, Mr. Akshay Grover, made this disclosure to ITRealms.

He also said that this anticipation will give a boost to iSON presence in almost 25 countries in Africa, even as the company is determined to grow its presence on the continent of Africa.

Grover said that the company’s target of three high-end partners is expected to be achieved in the next 12 months.

Specifically, he disclosed that iSON desired partners could come among Microsoft, Avaya and Juniper.

According to him, iSON preference for partners cuts across product line, pricing and those who have the service offering aggressive DNA in their kitty.

In addition, he said, the potential partners must also have Middle East and Africa (MEA) as its focused region, because “iSON is 100 per cent focus on this region.”

He further said that the group investment so far is between 25 million and 50 million United States Dollar (USD) as the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) attracted into the continent of Africa.

The Chief Growth Officer of iSON equally expressed optimism that this FDI could reach $100 million, stressing that the company plans to equally grow the workforce.

He noted that iSON formed in 2010 now has some 650 employees, while some 100 of these employees are in Nigeria, whereas 95 per cent of this figure remain Nigerians.

“We service MTN and Airtel, Stanbic and Oando, Total are some of the Nigeria’s companies in our clientele,” he said.

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Pix: Chief Growth Officer, iSON Technologies, Mr. Akshay Grover

HP endorses Yudala Zero Gravity with platinum partnership

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The acclaimed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) giant, Hewlett Packard (HP), has officially endorsed Yudala Zero Gravity as a Platinum Partner which is the highest partnership cadre, reports ITRealms.

HP, ITRealms gathered that with this latest development occupies prominent position in all Zero Gravity concerts this year including the roadshows that will precede each concert.

ITRealms also recollects that Yudala Zero Gravity is powered as a mega three-city dual concert featuring the best trending artistes in Contemporary Nigerian hip-hop and Rock Gospel, with other side attractions in store from Africa’s pioneer composite e-commerce  outfit  Yudala and New Concept Media Group (NCMG).

Conversely, HP Incorporated is reputed as one of the most prominent global ICT company with sustained success for over a decade and a strong presence in the seven continents of the world. Recent news indicates the company has launched the new OMEN by HP gaming PCs portfolio which is built exclusively for gamers needing the latest in PC innovation, delivering the power and performance to dominate the competition, with an Omen X line to be unveiled later this year. 

HP’s endorsement of Yudala Zero Gravity is a major boost in confidence not just for Yudala but for Nigeria as a country. This endorsement at this point in time is undoubtedly critical to the survival of the E-commerce sector of the Nigerian economy.

ITRealms recalls that a few weeks ago, Yudala mangement unveiled its Zero Gravity concept was unveiled to the media.

This inaugural edition of Yudala Zero Gravity will hold in three cities - Lagos, Abuja and Enugu. Each city will host two concerts: a Contemporary Nigerian music blast and a Rock Gospel concert. Zero Gravity will witness pure acoustics and live performances from the best Nigerian artistes in both genres of music. 

As an initiative to reward customers, free tickets will be delivered to Yudala customers for purchases made from August 1st 2016 online or in any Yudala Experience Store nationwide. Customers will also be upgraded to VIP or VVIP on the basis of further purchases which may take them to the threshold for these categories.

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