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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, will next month, June, lead speakers to the West Africa’s Information and Communications Technology WAFICT congress 2009 scheduled to hold in Lagos.
Also, the chief executive officer, Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation, Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, will be speaking at the congress.
WAFICT organizers indicated that Dr. Ndukwe will deliver the keynote address at WAFICT which is billed to take place alongside the ninth edition of the West African International Telecommunications and Information Communications Technology exhibition (W.Afri.Tel) in the commercial nerve centre of the nation.
The list of speakers for the congress also includes Mr. Mohamed Jameel, the Group Chief Operating Officer (GCOO) of Globacom, Mr. Wale Goodluck, Corporate Services Executive of MTN Nigeria, Managing Director of Multi-Links Telkom, Mr. Thami Msimango, Mr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman, Association of Licensed Telephone Operators of Nigeria; Mr. Sean Hsu, CEO of Netcom Africa, Steven E. Evans, CEO, Etisalat Nigeria, Funke Opeke, CEO, Main One Cable and Paul Usoro (SAN), a telecom lawyer.
Other speakers are Mr. Haile M. Kumsa, Deputy MD, (Operations), African Reinsurance Corporation, Mr. Harald Braun, President, Harris Stratex Networks of the United States of America, Mr. Greg Wyler, founder/CEO, o3b Networks, Mr. Bernard Forson, Jr., Director-General, National Communications Authority, Ghana and David Hartshorn, Secretary-General, Global VSAT Forum, among others.
The organisers of the event, IT & Telecom Digest also listed Mr. Adrian Wood, erstwhile CEO of MTN Nigeria, who is CEO of Bry Media, Mr. Lanre Ajayi, President of the Nigeria Internet Group and Mr. Thomas Ninan, CEO of Visafone as speakers for the WAFICT Congr0ess 2009.
The organizers said, they are assembling the best brains from across the world so that they can bring to West Africa what the sub-region needs to continue to be on the front burner of global telecom growth.
Mkpe Abang, Editor-in-Chief of IT & Telecom Digest, stressed that the list of speakers given so far is not exhaustive, as there are many more others that will be lending their expertise and experience to participants at the WAFICT Congress 2009.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Etisalat targets 80% coverage by 2010
•Unveils Easycliq
Despite lateness to the telecommunications sector in the country, the fifth Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) operator, Etisalat Nigeria has said its target is to achieve 80 per cent coverage nationwide before 2010.
This is coming as Etisalat, weekend, unveiled another innovative product, EasyCliq, flaunted for the youths and youths at heart.
Speaking at the occasion, the chief executive officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Steven Evans, disclosed that before the end of 2010, his company projects to cover estimated 80 per cent of the country on the network.
Presently, he said, Etisalat has launched commercial services in nine (9) cities countrywide, noting that the most exciting thing is that the receptions at these cities are encouraging.
According to him, Etisalat has existed for about 33 years across Middle East and Africa.
He outlined some of the highpoints of the telco, saying at scale-wise, Etisalat’s products are keenly priced currently and financially, Evans said, “We have the financial muscle to grow our business without much ado.”
On the innovation, he said, Etisalat is reputed as an innovative company and assured Nigerians of more ground-breaking products like EasyCliq, while maintaining that it would not lose focus of its customers by mere focusing on deployment rather than quality of service.
Additionally, he said, that in the last nine months of commercial launch, Etisalat has learnt that Nigerians appreciate novel products and would not relent in introducing them into the nation’s ICT market.
“We need to be the innovatist in this market, so it is not surprising that we are introducing EasyCliq to add to our other products already being enjoyed in Nigeria,” he said.
Introducing EasyCliq, leader of the youngsters who developed the product at Etisalat, Mr. Oluwabunmi Akansheye, pointed out that the youth who the product is specifically channeled at are known to be individualistic and keen in keeping friends.
“EasyCliq is a name we gave to our youth prepaid package built on community concept,” he said.
According to the developers’ team, EasyCliq is a unique product that allows users to make calls with bonus on incoming calls, free all night calls and talk ‘n’ share.
Additionally, the product offers unlimited short messaging services, facebook services and one cliq-one tune.
Also speaking, director, brands communication, Mr. Yinka Akande, said that everything about EasyCliq have been developed locally by Nigerians.
While encouraging Nigerian youths to come on board with EasyCliq, Akande noted that the product is not meant for the youths, but equally for the youths at heart.
Responding to question, Director Product Services, Mr. Lucas Dada said that customers have the ability to check their data download size, even as EasyCliq is the first unlimited community by any network in the country.
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Despite lateness to the telecommunications sector in the country, the fifth Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) operator, Etisalat Nigeria has said its target is to achieve 80 per cent coverage nationwide before 2010.
This is coming as Etisalat, weekend, unveiled another innovative product, EasyCliq, flaunted for the youths and youths at heart.
Speaking at the occasion, the chief executive officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Steven Evans, disclosed that before the end of 2010, his company projects to cover estimated 80 per cent of the country on the network.
Presently, he said, Etisalat has launched commercial services in nine (9) cities countrywide, noting that the most exciting thing is that the receptions at these cities are encouraging.
According to him, Etisalat has existed for about 33 years across Middle East and Africa.
He outlined some of the highpoints of the telco, saying at scale-wise, Etisalat’s products are keenly priced currently and financially, Evans said, “We have the financial muscle to grow our business without much ado.”
On the innovation, he said, Etisalat is reputed as an innovative company and assured Nigerians of more ground-breaking products like EasyCliq, while maintaining that it would not lose focus of its customers by mere focusing on deployment rather than quality of service.
Additionally, he said, that in the last nine months of commercial launch, Etisalat has learnt that Nigerians appreciate novel products and would not relent in introducing them into the nation’s ICT market.
“We need to be the innovatist in this market, so it is not surprising that we are introducing EasyCliq to add to our other products already being enjoyed in Nigeria,” he said.
Introducing EasyCliq, leader of the youngsters who developed the product at Etisalat, Mr. Oluwabunmi Akansheye, pointed out that the youth who the product is specifically channeled at are known to be individualistic and keen in keeping friends.
“EasyCliq is a name we gave to our youth prepaid package built on community concept,” he said.
According to the developers’ team, EasyCliq is a unique product that allows users to make calls with bonus on incoming calls, free all night calls and talk ‘n’ share.
Additionally, the product offers unlimited short messaging services, facebook services and one cliq-one tune.
Also speaking, director, brands communication, Mr. Yinka Akande, said that everything about EasyCliq have been developed locally by Nigerians.
While encouraging Nigerian youths to come on board with EasyCliq, Akande noted that the product is not meant for the youths, but equally for the youths at heart.
Responding to question, Director Product Services, Mr. Lucas Dada said that customers have the ability to check their data download size, even as EasyCliq is the first unlimited community by any network in the country.
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Hugtech to host youth on Info Society day
Enugu State-based Hugtech Information Links (HIL) has finalized plans to organize a one-day summit for the youth on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) at the citadel of learning, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN).
President, HIL, Mr. Uche Ugochukwu told Champion Infotel that the summit would hold on May 27, this year tagged ‘National Youth Summit on the Information Society’ and is billed to take place at the Continuing Education Centre (CEC), UNN.
“This event intends to step up the awareness and sensitization on the issues and realities of the emerging information society in academic communities,” he said.
He also said that the programme targets audience drawn from scholars and students of the academic world as well as to educate general participants.
“The world is witnessing an emergent evolution of the information society. A period characterized by widespread electronic access to information and communication technologies (ICTs) through the use of computer and Internet technology,” he said.
Stressing that this dramatic development of ICTs has revolutionized the way students and scholars learn, teach and carry out research.
“It has transformed the global economy and heralded a new and dynamic information society,” he said.
Ugochukwu also said that this emerging information society has not been accorded the greater attention in the country, especially at the tertiary education level in the country.
“There is, therefore, the need to step up the awareness and sensitization on the issues and realities of the emerging information society in academic communities,” he declared.
Reiterating that the onus of the summit on the subject matter of the information society, requires careful design to educate and inform stakeholders in tertiary institutions of learning.
In addition, he said, the theme of the summit would centre on “Launching Tertiary Institutions Of Learning Into The Emerging Information Society.”
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President, HIL, Mr. Uche Ugochukwu told Champion Infotel that the summit would hold on May 27, this year tagged ‘National Youth Summit on the Information Society’ and is billed to take place at the Continuing Education Centre (CEC), UNN.
“This event intends to step up the awareness and sensitization on the issues and realities of the emerging information society in academic communities,” he said.
He also said that the programme targets audience drawn from scholars and students of the academic world as well as to educate general participants.
“The world is witnessing an emergent evolution of the information society. A period characterized by widespread electronic access to information and communication technologies (ICTs) through the use of computer and Internet technology,” he said.
Stressing that this dramatic development of ICTs has revolutionized the way students and scholars learn, teach and carry out research.
“It has transformed the global economy and heralded a new and dynamic information society,” he said.
Ugochukwu also said that this emerging information society has not been accorded the greater attention in the country, especially at the tertiary education level in the country.
“There is, therefore, the need to step up the awareness and sensitization on the issues and realities of the emerging information society in academic communities,” he declared.
Reiterating that the onus of the summit on the subject matter of the information society, requires careful design to educate and inform stakeholders in tertiary institutions of learning.
In addition, he said, the theme of the summit would centre on “Launching Tertiary Institutions Of Learning Into The Emerging Information Society.”
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Galaxy seeks partnership with States, LGs
States and local governments in the country have been urged to partner with the Galaxy Backbone Plc, a federal government agency in charge of its infrastructure, so as to ensure digital inclusion.
This was the position of the Galaxy managing director, Mr. Gerald Ilukwe during a recent presentation on the developmental opportunities inherent in the National Information Communication and Education Programme (NICEP) for the members of the National Economic Council (NEC).
Mr. Ilukwe informed the Council that more than ever before, especially with global economic crisis and falling prices of crude oil, it had become imperative for the Federal and State Governments to seek alternative ways of leapfrogging the country into the 21st century knowledge economy.
“Nigeria can strategically position to compete in the knowledge economy by acquiring the right infrastructure and implementing human capacity development strategies relevant in the new millennium,” he said.
Ilukwe, therefore, proposed a partnership framework through which the 36 State Governments can extend the reach of NICEP services to cover all State Capitals and Local Governments in the country.
NICEP is an ICT policy intervention programme approved by the Federal Government in 2007 to provide accelerated connectivity for broadband internet, data, voice and video communications to rural and underserved communities including educational institutions in the country.
He further noted that the network could be leveraged upon to bring many sustainable developmental initiatives to all Nigerians.
Specifically, the network would assist government to facilitate the digital inclusion of underserved communities, assist in the area of human capacity development and deliver beneficial e-services to citizens. Already, more than 1000 locations across the country have been connected to this network.
Ilukwe emphasized that to provide internet access, the network is capable of supporting ICT based solutions targeted at universal access, health, education, poverty alleviation, wealth creation, as well as those focused on enhancing public sector efficiency.
“With so many public services going online, for example, JAMB, NECO registration and recruitment into some government agencies, the need to provide access to people in rural areas can never be overemphasized,” he said.
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This was the position of the Galaxy managing director, Mr. Gerald Ilukwe during a recent presentation on the developmental opportunities inherent in the National Information Communication and Education Programme (NICEP) for the members of the National Economic Council (NEC).
Mr. Ilukwe informed the Council that more than ever before, especially with global economic crisis and falling prices of crude oil, it had become imperative for the Federal and State Governments to seek alternative ways of leapfrogging the country into the 21st century knowledge economy.
“Nigeria can strategically position to compete in the knowledge economy by acquiring the right infrastructure and implementing human capacity development strategies relevant in the new millennium,” he said.
Ilukwe, therefore, proposed a partnership framework through which the 36 State Governments can extend the reach of NICEP services to cover all State Capitals and Local Governments in the country.
NICEP is an ICT policy intervention programme approved by the Federal Government in 2007 to provide accelerated connectivity for broadband internet, data, voice and video communications to rural and underserved communities including educational institutions in the country.
He further noted that the network could be leveraged upon to bring many sustainable developmental initiatives to all Nigerians.
Specifically, the network would assist government to facilitate the digital inclusion of underserved communities, assist in the area of human capacity development and deliver beneficial e-services to citizens. Already, more than 1000 locations across the country have been connected to this network.
Ilukwe emphasized that to provide internet access, the network is capable of supporting ICT based solutions targeted at universal access, health, education, poverty alleviation, wealth creation, as well as those focused on enhancing public sector efficiency.
“With so many public services going online, for example, JAMB, NECO registration and recruitment into some government agencies, the need to provide access to people in rural areas can never be overemphasized,” he said.
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Veda Computers hit market
VEDA Technology Limited (VTL), a wholly Nigerian company, has launched its range of computer products into the ever-growing Nigerian computer market, reports CHARLES OKOH.
According to the Managing Director, VTL, Mr. Bode Pedro, the VEDA EXL, VEDA Touch, VEDA Fly and VEDA Pulse products all come with next generation wireless cards that allow easy internet connection and smooth data transfer as well as GUEST; a pre-loaded multimedia resource platform that provides users with access to business, information, communication and entertainment tools for increased productivity.
“It is the one stop hub for business, entertainment, information and communication. It aim at discouraging anti-social tendencies through internet abuse by offering cheap and affordable computer products with relevant information which will occupy the minds of our youths more than the destructive present fixation,” he said.
Mr. Pedro also said the VEDA Touch is all-in-one system with innovative touch screen system that instantly provides the work space with a visible cable and high performance Intel Montevina platform and a vast amount of storage space with the two premium SATA hard-drive bays.
VEDA EXL, he said, is designed to meet the needs of the business and working class group with Intel Montevina platform, Third Generation (3G) ready, Wireless LAN (local area network) 802.11b/g minicard, Bluetooth V2.1 and up to 4GB memory.
“VEDA is a product of two years of research and development to build the best technology platform in this region. We have laid a strong foundation by building our brand on a certain principle that guides us in ensuring the best products for consumers; innovation. We stand by this by following a policy of new ideas that provides solutions to challenges in our society,” he added.
Speaking at the products launch, the Director General, Federal Minister of Science and Technology, Oluwole Olatunji, expressed satisfaction at the efforts of the promoters, saying it has proved that the future of the nation is in the hands of the youths.
He also said the ministry was pleased with the development and enjoined the youths to channel their efforts into positive things that will raise the profile of the nation, adding that with this, the nation will be ready for the technological age.
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According to the Managing Director, VTL, Mr. Bode Pedro, the VEDA EXL, VEDA Touch, VEDA Fly and VEDA Pulse products all come with next generation wireless cards that allow easy internet connection and smooth data transfer as well as GUEST; a pre-loaded multimedia resource platform that provides users with access to business, information, communication and entertainment tools for increased productivity.
“It is the one stop hub for business, entertainment, information and communication. It aim at discouraging anti-social tendencies through internet abuse by offering cheap and affordable computer products with relevant information which will occupy the minds of our youths more than the destructive present fixation,” he said.
Mr. Pedro also said the VEDA Touch is all-in-one system with innovative touch screen system that instantly provides the work space with a visible cable and high performance Intel Montevina platform and a vast amount of storage space with the two premium SATA hard-drive bays.
VEDA EXL, he said, is designed to meet the needs of the business and working class group with Intel Montevina platform, Third Generation (3G) ready, Wireless LAN (local area network) 802.11b/g minicard, Bluetooth V2.1 and up to 4GB memory.
“VEDA is a product of two years of research and development to build the best technology platform in this region. We have laid a strong foundation by building our brand on a certain principle that guides us in ensuring the best products for consumers; innovation. We stand by this by following a policy of new ideas that provides solutions to challenges in our society,” he added.
Speaking at the products launch, the Director General, Federal Minister of Science and Technology, Oluwole Olatunji, expressed satisfaction at the efforts of the promoters, saying it has proved that the future of the nation is in the hands of the youths.
He also said the ministry was pleased with the development and enjoined the youths to channel their efforts into positive things that will raise the profile of the nation, adding that with this, the nation will be ready for the technological age.
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MultiChoice adds on SET @ DSTv
MultiChoice Nigeria, the subscription management company for DStv in the country has announced the addition of Sony Entertainment Television (SET), the general entertainment channel from Sony Pictures Television (SPT) to the DStv bouquet
A press statement from Head, Corporate Communications, MultiChoice Nigeria, Mr. Segun Fayose, said that with effect from this week, the channel will be available to both DStv Premium and Compact subscribers in the country.
Sony Entertainment Channel is a unique entertainment channel with a programming schedule that appeals to 18 to 49 year olds. Innovative and critically acclaimed first-run series include The Amazing Race (Wednesdays at 6:30 pm local time, the recently debuted Leverage (Thursdays at 7:30 pm local time and the multi-award nominated, The Late Show with David Letterman (weeknights at 9:00 local time).
The channel, he also said, boasts a wide range of movies (weekends at 7:30 local time).
“MultiChoice is pleased that SET is now available to DStv subscribers in Nigeria,” he declared.
Noting that with the addition of SET to the DStv bouquet, DStv viewers would enthusiastically embrace the new channel which provides more entertainment options for the whole family in line with DStv culture.
Around the world, he pointed out that SET is presently watched in more than 90 countries, reaching more than 90 million households and besides Nigeria, SET is also launching in countries like Kenya, Uganda, Ghana and Tanzania on DStv.
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A press statement from Head, Corporate Communications, MultiChoice Nigeria, Mr. Segun Fayose, said that with effect from this week, the channel will be available to both DStv Premium and Compact subscribers in the country.
Sony Entertainment Channel is a unique entertainment channel with a programming schedule that appeals to 18 to 49 year olds. Innovative and critically acclaimed first-run series include The Amazing Race (Wednesdays at 6:30 pm local time, the recently debuted Leverage (Thursdays at 7:30 pm local time and the multi-award nominated, The Late Show with David Letterman (weeknights at 9:00 local time).
The channel, he also said, boasts a wide range of movies (weekends at 7:30 local time).
“MultiChoice is pleased that SET is now available to DStv subscribers in Nigeria,” he declared.
Noting that with the addition of SET to the DStv bouquet, DStv viewers would enthusiastically embrace the new channel which provides more entertainment options for the whole family in line with DStv culture.
Around the world, he pointed out that SET is presently watched in more than 90 countries, reaching more than 90 million households and besides Nigeria, SET is also launching in countries like Kenya, Uganda, Ghana and Tanzania on DStv.
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Monday, May 11, 2009
Teledom storms CTO with ICT solutions
Acclaimed leading technology market place, Teledom Group would be showcasing state of the art Information and Communications Technology (ICT) solution at this year Computer, Telecommunications and Online Service (CTO) holding in Lagos.
Assistant Marketing Manager, Teledom Group, Mr. Tawo Jacob Dakwan, confirmed this at the weekend in Lagos, saying the event has been scheduled to take place at MUSON Centre Onikan.
At the four-day exhibition, he said, Teledom Group reputed for its high-tech solutions, is prepared to present to visitors, “its range of reliable communication products and solutions.”
Some of these products and solutions, he listed to include office automation applications, Security Network Operation System (SNOS), TeledomSAT which is the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) solution from the company.
He also said that Teledom’s Office Connect Solutions (OCS), 2N PABX, and Video Conferencing solution among others would equally be on display throughout the exhibition.
According to him, Teledom Group range of solutions is designed for the demands and conditions of industrial, residential estates, offices, homes, cities and metropolitan automation applications.
Equally, he said, Teledom Group expertise in the field would be on display with tailor-made solutions, including telemedicine, smart class room, home security sensors, surveillance DVR and cameras (CCTV) for city, state, zone and nation-wide security surveillance, as well as for bulk Short Messaging Service (SMS) sender to name a few.
He explained, for instance, that Teledom’s 2N PABX provides the highest levels of reliability and availability for government establishments and corporate organization communications.
“2N PABX is designed to keep you in constant touch with the office even when not at your office desk or out of the office premises with little or no charge, provided you are within Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) coverage,” he said.
Further, he noted that most exciting among the home surveillance solutions, on offer at CTO would be the KGuard Do It Yourself (DIY) solutions.
“The DIY home surveillance solution is designed for easy installation and allows those with little or no installation knowledge to carry out installation of surveillance systems. DIY package contains two (2) outdoor and Two (2) indoor cameras with installation accessories. With a four (4) channel DVR, DIY brings your home completely under surveillance allowing you to watch your room, sitting room, and fence etc, even when out of your home,” he said.
While inviting participants to Teledom stand at CTO 2009, he promised they would discover the recent developments in the field of ICT for office automation, hotels, homes, and solar power generation and application.
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Assistant Marketing Manager, Teledom Group, Mr. Tawo Jacob Dakwan, confirmed this at the weekend in Lagos, saying the event has been scheduled to take place at MUSON Centre Onikan.
At the four-day exhibition, he said, Teledom Group reputed for its high-tech solutions, is prepared to present to visitors, “its range of reliable communication products and solutions.”
Some of these products and solutions, he listed to include office automation applications, Security Network Operation System (SNOS), TeledomSAT which is the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) solution from the company.
He also said that Teledom’s Office Connect Solutions (OCS), 2N PABX, and Video Conferencing solution among others would equally be on display throughout the exhibition.
According to him, Teledom Group range of solutions is designed for the demands and conditions of industrial, residential estates, offices, homes, cities and metropolitan automation applications.
Equally, he said, Teledom Group expertise in the field would be on display with tailor-made solutions, including telemedicine, smart class room, home security sensors, surveillance DVR and cameras (CCTV) for city, state, zone and nation-wide security surveillance, as well as for bulk Short Messaging Service (SMS) sender to name a few.
He explained, for instance, that Teledom’s 2N PABX provides the highest levels of reliability and availability for government establishments and corporate organization communications.
“2N PABX is designed to keep you in constant touch with the office even when not at your office desk or out of the office premises with little or no charge, provided you are within Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) coverage,” he said.
Further, he noted that most exciting among the home surveillance solutions, on offer at CTO would be the KGuard Do It Yourself (DIY) solutions.
“The DIY home surveillance solution is designed for easy installation and allows those with little or no installation knowledge to carry out installation of surveillance systems. DIY package contains two (2) outdoor and Two (2) indoor cameras with installation accessories. With a four (4) channel DVR, DIY brings your home completely under surveillance allowing you to watch your room, sitting room, and fence etc, even when out of your home,” he said.
While inviting participants to Teledom stand at CTO 2009, he promised they would discover the recent developments in the field of ICT for office automation, hotels, homes, and solar power generation and application.
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... As ‘09-CTO opens in Lagos
The Computer, Telecommunications and Online Service (CTO) exhibition and conference, this morning opened in Lagos at the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) centre, Onikan.
Senior Commercial Specialist, United States Commercial Section, Mr. Anayo Agu said the event has been scheduled to take place between May 11 - 15, 2009, and is expected to attract both US companies and Nigerians, with the theme “Growing the Market Through Partnerships in Technology.”
The CTO exhibitions and seminars, he said, are market development tools of the U.S. Commercial Service in Nigeria.
“It is the largest exhibition of its kind in West Africa where local companies representing or working with U.S. manufacturers and suppliers showcase the very best of computing and telecommunications solutions available in Nigeria and the region,” he said.
Mr. Agu accompanied by the Assist Commercial Officer, Mr. Christopher Becker said, CTO 2009 would feature an all-day seminar on May 11, focusing on the theme “Growing the Market Through Partnerships in Technology,” while the exhibition and seminars are open to the public, attendees younger than 18 years old are not permitted on the exhibition floor, except on Thursday, May 14, 2009, when college and university students are permitted to attend.
Stressing that CTO seminars help policy makers, industry leaders and professionals understand global trends and to appreciate local market dynamics.
“They provide a unique platform for local and international experts to interact on critical issues, especially those related to technology diffusion, alliances and partnerships between firms, service delivery, market institutions, bilateral relations, and entrepreneurship,” he said.
In addition, CTO 2009 would help define the path Nigeria may take to prepare its citizens for enhanced professional service delivery and to plug into the global marketplace through partnership in hardware and software technology with US firms.
Responding to questions, Mr. Becker denied any form of cabal among Nigerian companies with US partners, at least, not to the knowledge of the commercial section and assured Nigerians of equal support from the government of the United States.
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Senior Commercial Specialist, United States Commercial Section, Mr. Anayo Agu said the event has been scheduled to take place between May 11 - 15, 2009, and is expected to attract both US companies and Nigerians, with the theme “Growing the Market Through Partnerships in Technology.”
The CTO exhibitions and seminars, he said, are market development tools of the U.S. Commercial Service in Nigeria.
“It is the largest exhibition of its kind in West Africa where local companies representing or working with U.S. manufacturers and suppliers showcase the very best of computing and telecommunications solutions available in Nigeria and the region,” he said.
Mr. Agu accompanied by the Assist Commercial Officer, Mr. Christopher Becker said, CTO 2009 would feature an all-day seminar on May 11, focusing on the theme “Growing the Market Through Partnerships in Technology,” while the exhibition and seminars are open to the public, attendees younger than 18 years old are not permitted on the exhibition floor, except on Thursday, May 14, 2009, when college and university students are permitted to attend.
Stressing that CTO seminars help policy makers, industry leaders and professionals understand global trends and to appreciate local market dynamics.
“They provide a unique platform for local and international experts to interact on critical issues, especially those related to technology diffusion, alliances and partnerships between firms, service delivery, market institutions, bilateral relations, and entrepreneurship,” he said.
In addition, CTO 2009 would help define the path Nigeria may take to prepare its citizens for enhanced professional service delivery and to plug into the global marketplace through partnership in hardware and software technology with US firms.
Responding to questions, Mr. Becker denied any form of cabal among Nigerian companies with US partners, at least, not to the knowledge of the commercial section and assured Nigerians of equal support from the government of the United States.
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Samsung consolidates profit margin
Samsung Electronics Company Limited has announced a consolidated operating profit of $470 billion, about N69.0 trillion, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. This amounts to a 13 per cent decline from the fourth quarter of 2008.
Announcing this, Vice President and Head of Samsung Electronics’ Investor Relations Team, Robert Yi, said the operating profit for the quarter was $470 bn on a consolidated basis, representing a strong turnaround from the 740 billion loss in the previous quarter.
According to him, the net income reached 620 billion, which is up from the previous quarter due to an increase in equity income.
Mr. Yi noted that despite the extremely challenging market environment, Samsung made a strong recovery from the fourth quarter of 2008, supported by stabilizing semiconductor prices, increased profit margin for mobile phones, and careful control of marketing and other expenditure.
“The global economy is likely to continue to recover in the second quarter but lingering uncertainty means it is difficult to predict a sharp improvement in demand or the business environment in the near term. We will respond to the difficult market situation by seeking to reinforce our market and technological leadership, focusing on high-end products and further enhancing our global supply chain management,” he said.
He said Samsung’s semiconductor divisions recorded an operating loss of 670 billion and that revenue reached 5.52 trillion, a 5 per cent decline quarter-on-quarter.
“Despite continuing weak demand and seasonality, Samsung maintained market leadership and saw operating performance improve compared with the fourth quarter of 2008,” he said.
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Division, he said, recorded revenue of 4.11 trillion and an operating loss of 310 billion, stressing that Samsung outperformed the broader market in LCDs, thanks to increased sales of large-size panels.
In addition, he said that the LCD division registered 6 million in unit sales, increasing its global market share, while the Chinese consumer electronics market remained relatively strong, whereas Samsung sought to increase sales of premium LCD products and slim LED panels to this important market.
On the Samsung’s Telecommunications divisions, he said, rebounded in the first quarter to record a profit margin of 11 per cent, after registering 1 per cent in the previous quarter.
“The telecommunication division posted revenues of 9.77 trillion and an operating profit of 1.12 trillion on a consolidated basis. Samsung also maintained unit sales at the same level, despite a contraction in the overall market. The introduction of a selection of new mid- and high-end mobiles enabled the company to increase its unit sales price,” Mr. Yi said.
Samsung’s Digital Media divisions, also, registered improved operating profit of 380 billion in the first quarter on a consolidated basis, as sales of premium product lines increased and marketing expenditure was carefully controlled.
Revenue was 10.07 trillion won, a 20 percent decline from the previous quarter due to seasonality.
Mr. Yi further forecast demand will increase marginally in the second quarter driven by seasonal factors and the introduction of digital broadcasting in the United States.
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Announcing this, Vice President and Head of Samsung Electronics’ Investor Relations Team, Robert Yi, said the operating profit for the quarter was $470 bn on a consolidated basis, representing a strong turnaround from the 740 billion loss in the previous quarter.
According to him, the net income reached 620 billion, which is up from the previous quarter due to an increase in equity income.
Mr. Yi noted that despite the extremely challenging market environment, Samsung made a strong recovery from the fourth quarter of 2008, supported by stabilizing semiconductor prices, increased profit margin for mobile phones, and careful control of marketing and other expenditure.
“The global economy is likely to continue to recover in the second quarter but lingering uncertainty means it is difficult to predict a sharp improvement in demand or the business environment in the near term. We will respond to the difficult market situation by seeking to reinforce our market and technological leadership, focusing on high-end products and further enhancing our global supply chain management,” he said.
He said Samsung’s semiconductor divisions recorded an operating loss of 670 billion and that revenue reached 5.52 trillion, a 5 per cent decline quarter-on-quarter.
“Despite continuing weak demand and seasonality, Samsung maintained market leadership and saw operating performance improve compared with the fourth quarter of 2008,” he said.
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Division, he said, recorded revenue of 4.11 trillion and an operating loss of 310 billion, stressing that Samsung outperformed the broader market in LCDs, thanks to increased sales of large-size panels.
In addition, he said that the LCD division registered 6 million in unit sales, increasing its global market share, while the Chinese consumer electronics market remained relatively strong, whereas Samsung sought to increase sales of premium LCD products and slim LED panels to this important market.
On the Samsung’s Telecommunications divisions, he said, rebounded in the first quarter to record a profit margin of 11 per cent, after registering 1 per cent in the previous quarter.
“The telecommunication division posted revenues of 9.77 trillion and an operating profit of 1.12 trillion on a consolidated basis. Samsung also maintained unit sales at the same level, despite a contraction in the overall market. The introduction of a selection of new mid- and high-end mobiles enabled the company to increase its unit sales price,” Mr. Yi said.
Samsung’s Digital Media divisions, also, registered improved operating profit of 380 billion in the first quarter on a consolidated basis, as sales of premium product lines increased and marketing expenditure was carefully controlled.
Revenue was 10.07 trillion won, a 20 percent decline from the previous quarter due to seasonality.
Mr. Yi further forecast demand will increase marginally in the second quarter driven by seasonal factors and the introduction of digital broadcasting in the United States.
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Lindau scientists unveil online archive
Group of nobel laureate winners based in Lindau, Germany, under the auspices of Nobel Laureate Meetings have unveiled an online scientific archive spanning over six decades.
Officer in charge of Communications, Mr. Christian Rapp, made this disclosure, weekend and said that the online archive is in commemoration of the 100th birthday of the co-founder, Count Lennart Bernadotte (1909-2004), with the launch of a project in science history.
This, he said, are mainly lectures held by Nobel Laureates over the past six decades at their Meetings in Lindau in a digitalized form and made accessible online since May 8, which is Count Lennart’s 100th birthday.
According to him, notable researchers like Rita Levi-Montalcini, Werner Heisenberg, Paul Dirac, Konrad Lorenz and James Watson equally shared their experiences of working in the laboratory, or even the pathways to making groundbreaking discoveries.
Rapp in a press statement made available to Champion Infotel, noted that listeners will be able to understand their successes, failures, and unexpected detours.
“With the project, the council and foundation of the Nobel Laureate Meetings encourage young people’s interest in science and research within their ‘Mission: Education,’ he said.
President, Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, Countess Bettina Bernadotte, was quoted as saying that Count Lennart Bernadotte thought it was very important to record the lectures during the Nobel Laureate Meetings and to preserve them for future generations.
“That is why I’m especially pleased that we will be able to unbury this ‘treasure’ for scientific enthusiasts everywhere and make it available on our website in honour of his 100th birthday,” she said.
Noting that the first eleven lectures where held at Nobel Laureate Meetings from 1968 to 1993, could now be accessible.
The Nobel Laureate in Physics from 1915, Lawrence Bragg, described the complexity of crystallographic processes for determining the structure of protein molecules in his lecture from 1968. Stressing that focusing on this area of work together with scientists and Nobel Laureates like Max Perutz and Francis Crick since 1938; the second woman to win a Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, Rosalyn Yalow (1977), could also be heard.
While Ragnar Frisch, who won the first-ever Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel along with Jan Tinbergen in 1969, offers an optimistic view of the potential uses for “Computer Science,” a method that still remains relevant today in light of the current international economic crisis.
Rita Levi-Montalcini of Physiology or Medicine, 1986, who was born the same year as Count Lennart Bernadotte, who celebrating her 100th birthday this year, discussed “Magna Charta of Human Duties,” pointing out that this catalogue of human responsibilities, made it possible to effectively implement declarations of human rights.
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Officer in charge of Communications, Mr. Christian Rapp, made this disclosure, weekend and said that the online archive is in commemoration of the 100th birthday of the co-founder, Count Lennart Bernadotte (1909-2004), with the launch of a project in science history.
This, he said, are mainly lectures held by Nobel Laureates over the past six decades at their Meetings in Lindau in a digitalized form and made accessible online since May 8, which is Count Lennart’s 100th birthday.
According to him, notable researchers like Rita Levi-Montalcini, Werner Heisenberg, Paul Dirac, Konrad Lorenz and James Watson equally shared their experiences of working in the laboratory, or even the pathways to making groundbreaking discoveries.
Rapp in a press statement made available to Champion Infotel, noted that listeners will be able to understand their successes, failures, and unexpected detours.
“With the project, the council and foundation of the Nobel Laureate Meetings encourage young people’s interest in science and research within their ‘Mission: Education,’ he said.
President, Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, Countess Bettina Bernadotte, was quoted as saying that Count Lennart Bernadotte thought it was very important to record the lectures during the Nobel Laureate Meetings and to preserve them for future generations.
“That is why I’m especially pleased that we will be able to unbury this ‘treasure’ for scientific enthusiasts everywhere and make it available on our website in honour of his 100th birthday,” she said.
Noting that the first eleven lectures where held at Nobel Laureate Meetings from 1968 to 1993, could now be accessible.
The Nobel Laureate in Physics from 1915, Lawrence Bragg, described the complexity of crystallographic processes for determining the structure of protein molecules in his lecture from 1968. Stressing that focusing on this area of work together with scientists and Nobel Laureates like Max Perutz and Francis Crick since 1938; the second woman to win a Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, Rosalyn Yalow (1977), could also be heard.
While Ragnar Frisch, who won the first-ever Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel along with Jan Tinbergen in 1969, offers an optimistic view of the potential uses for “Computer Science,” a method that still remains relevant today in light of the current international economic crisis.
Rita Levi-Montalcini of Physiology or Medicine, 1986, who was born the same year as Count Lennart Bernadotte, who celebrating her 100th birthday this year, discussed “Magna Charta of Human Duties,” pointing out that this catalogue of human responsibilities, made it possible to effectively implement declarations of human rights.
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