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SkyVision Revolutionizes Internet in Nigeria, Africa with Cutting Edge Services

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In this ever changing Information and Communications Technology (ICT) only companies that response to the dynamism of technology will remain relevant, on this premise that global Internet protocol connectivity provider, SkyVision has re-strategies to play leadership role with cutting edge services.

Among the services designed to revolutionize Internet service delivery in Nigeria and Africa include SkyVisionCombi; a unique service to answer the growing demand for unlimited Internet bandwidth. It addresses the rapidly escalating demand in Africa for high-capacity Internet links. This service has been specifically tailored for the business needs of the large service providers in Africa.

SkyVisionCombi is a hassle-free turnkey solution. It combines the hardware and the BW for high-quality C-Band Internet service without the need for CAPEX investment by the customer-and all at a surprisingly cost-effective rate.

For the usual monthly service charge, the customer buying the SkyVisionCombi receives a ‘complete solution’ which includes: the earth station and associated equipment required for the service as well as professional on-site installation, training and all the premium grade bandwidth the customer may need, backed by the usual 24-hour SkyVision expert support.

Mark Gazit, president and chief executive officer, SkyVision, said the company created this unique service after exploring and understanding the telecom needs of the market and in response to their customers need for a turnkey solution.

"We are offering an international service that combines our solid experience with premium service, and it will be launched first in West Africa to address our premium customers’ needs," he said.

SkyVisionCombi special features include,

High quality C-Band service

Advanced DVB-S2 Technology

Multiple Satellites to Optimize the service

No CAPEX Investment

Fast Deployment

Hassle-Free Solution

24/7 Technical support

SkyVisionCombi service is provided to premium West Africa customers via AFRICASAT-1 satellite platform. AFRICASAT-1 features and specifications include,

Powered C-Band with 41.5 dB to 34dB over Africa, it was launched by Measat, positioned on 46o East, it has comprehensive coverage of Africa and Europe, as well as Linear X-Pol Polarization and Highest level of redundancy.www.sky-vision.net or [email protected]

About Inclined Orbit Satellites:

In order to extend the life span of a geostationary satellite, the North-south station keeping maneuvers are suspended. The North-South station keeping consumes 90% of the satellite rocket fuel, therefore suspending them saves fuel and allow additional several years of satellite operation.

Without the station keeping, the satellites North-South inclination is growing by around 0.8o every year.

In order for earth station to track the inclined orbit satellite, the antenna should be motorized, and equipped with tracking system.

Antenna motorization allows the antenna to focus precisely on the satellite and keep it in the best possible position in relation to the satellite. A significant advantage of these satellites is the significantly reduced cost of the space on the satellite. These systems become highly cost effective to customers with high capacity of the required space.

The Advantage of Inclined Orbit Satellites:

Significant Saving in Service-Inclined Orbit service is cost effective in terms of the costs of service and operation of the system through its life time. Service costs are significantly lower when compared to the alternative services offered.

High Quality of Service-A continuous tracking of the satellite ensures the best focus on the satellite position, which in turn, ensures the highest quality of the reception of the signal received and transmitted.

Proven Technology with Wide Utilization over the world-Inclined Orbit Satellites requires motors and tracking system which can be added to the standard Earth-Station equipment. Tracking systems are widely used at national telecoms of practically every country. SkyVision brings the advantages of this technology to the commercial internet world.

Designed and Used for High Volume Costomers—Inclined orbit satellite platform is specially suited to serve PTTs, Carriers and large Internet service providers in Africa and over the world.

SKiDIRECT C-BAND VSAT BROADBAND SOLUTION

SKYDirect is a complete Internet connectivity solution, provided via satellite, to most places in Africa. By using SkyVision’s VSAT technology, customers are instantly connected to the internet.

Much like the terrestrial Digital Subscriber Line service, SKYDirect provides subscriber the ability to connect to other locations across the continent or in the world, get Internet connectivity, use and provide voice services and deliver all their communication needs.

Why you should use SKYDirect, is because it is cost effective. It’s a C-Band service with a better pricing than similar Ku-Band offers.

SKYDirect is flexible, reliable and high powered service from the new SES NEWSKIES NSS-10 satellite.

It runs on advanced iDrect based VSAT platform. It is also reliable and field proven technology with easy and fast installation as well as enjoys local support in the area of service.

SKYDirect quality: it is interesting to note that SKYDirect solution is provided using the recently launched SES NEWSKIES NSS-10 with excellent coverage over Africa.

The extended coverage area offers accessibility in even the most remote areas, with high quality of service.

SKYDirect service is operated in C-Band, the only reliable solution suited to work in rainy areas.

SES NEWSKIES NSS-10 is geostationary, station kept, C-Band, positioned at 37o West, and up to 43dB EIRP.

Among users of this service include Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Internet Cafes, VoIP centres, Call centres NGOs, public and government facilities, Direct broadband to small offices, SOHO, SME, SMB and hotels.

Others are financial institutions such as banks, ATMs and insurance, oil companies, manufacturing facilities among others.

This solution is powered by iDirect technology, the leading Internet protocol traffic solution, which offers features such as real time traffic management, quality of service, built in encryption, automated uplink power control, error correction to eliminate weather related performance degradation, central management, TCP & HTTP acceleration, built in DNS and efficient bandwidth management and allocation.

SKYDirect Applications are Internet access and connectivity, Digital media streaming, Distant learning in education and telemedicine, Data communication and file transfer as well as VoIP and voice based services.

Another technology in the product bouquet of SkyVision is SkyVisionDay. This solution is a high-quality, cost-effective service that provides customers business with an unmatched solution for peak-hour traffic.

Telecom providers and ISPs typically encounter issue while planning IP capacity requirements, such as daytime usage requirements that are far greater than the nighttime capacity needs. To this end, Bandwidth must then be purchased based on the highest usage levels during the daytime to remain only partially used at night.

This new service, SkyVision Day, allows subscribers to start saving capacity costs at night, when their traffic requirements are substantially lower.

SkyVision Day allows customers to pay only for the bandwidth he need. Some of the features of SkyVision Day are Highly reliable IP connectivity supported by the company’s teleports, a high level of downlink scalability from 5 Mbps to STM-1, BGP routing to provide resilient Tier-1 access to the internet and high quality C-Band coverage.

Other features include guaranteed service based on advanced DVB S-2 technology, and 24x7x365 multilingual support. This service is supported by an SLA to guarantee availability.

SkyVision Day specification are C-Band, geostationary satellite with life expectancy of up to 2012, linear cross-pol and co-pol polarizations among others.

SkyVision is a leading global telecommunications service provider supplying custom tailored solutions to ISPs, enterprises and Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs). SkyVision’s end-to-end solutions deploy standard and customized IP service platforms, managed from its international gateways in Europe, Asia and the United States of America. With an active presence in over 50 countries worldwide, SkyVision’s goal in today’s fast growing telecom environment is to provide the best IP connectivity services in the high-growth, emerging Internet markets.

Acting as an international ‘ISP’ for its customers comprising of ISPs, Carriers, Telecoms, Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) operators, enterprises, government bodies and international operators.

SkyVision deploys its extensive global IP network that spans over 120 countries, interconnecting in high-capacity points into the global internet through MCI, Telia, and NTT Verio. For more about SkyVision visit

 


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Kaduna, Google Launch First AI Training in Hausa Language

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Kaduna State Government, in partnership with Google and Data Science Nigeria (DSN), introduced the inaugural “AI for Beginners in Hausa,” marking the first instance of artificial intelligence (AI) training in a local language.

In Northern Nigeria, various challenges can impact access to tech education and career opportunities. These include diverse socio-cultural dynamics, infrastructural limitations, and language barriers. Photo: @Gov Uba Sani X handle

Sen. Uba Sani, Kaduna State governor, expressed profound gratitude to the partners for building support for women to use technology in harnessing the socio- economic development of the state and the country as a whole.

Represented by Dr Hadiza Balarabe, deputy governor, at the launch of Arewa Ladies for Tech and the mural unveiling of the AI for Beginners Learning Video series, Sani, said AI is not just the future; it’s the present.

According to him, Google pledged a $1.5 million grant to empower 20,000 Nigerian women and youths from underserved communities with essential 21st-century skills. This includes a plan to train 5,000 women and girls in areas such as data science and artificial intelligence through the Arewa Tech4Ladies initiative.

Mr. Olumide Balogun, director of Google in West Africa, said in his welcome address that Google’s mission was to organise the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.

Balogun said that this initiative was a commitment to enhance the representation and inclusion of women in the tech sector.

Dr Bayo Adekanmbi, chief executive officer of DNS, explained that by making AI education accessible in Hausa, the partnership was creating opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact.

Presenting a paper tagged, “AI in Education”, Dr Kashifu Inuwa, director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), said a lot had been missed because AI was not being taught in the local language.

The DG was represented by Dr. Ahmed Tambuwal, head of the Digital Literacy and Capacity Building Department of NITDA.

 

 

 


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Chowdeck Secures $2.5M Seed Funding to Optimize On-demand Food Delivery in Nigeria

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Chowdeck, Nigeria’s on-demand delivery service, has secured $2.5 million in seed funding to optimize its operations and support expansion into more cities across the country.

The seed funding round included investment from YCombinator, Goodwater Capital, FounderX Ventures, Hoaq Fund, Levare Ventures, True Culture Funds and Haleakala Ventures. Simon Borrero and Juan Pablo Ortega (co-founders of Rappi – Latin America’s largest online delivery platform), Shola Akinlade and Ezra Olubi (co-founders of Paystack – one of Africa’s leading fintech companies. Acquired by Stripe for $200m), Sudeep Ramani (Sportybet), Ayo Arikawe (Thrive Agric) and Karthik Ramakrishnan (Amazon) also participated as angels.

Since launching in October 2021 after the COVID-19 lockdown in Lagos, Chowdeck has acquired more than 500,000 users and more than 3,000 riders (typically earning the same as senior civil servants in Nigeria) that serve 8 Nigerian cities (Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Port-Harcourt, Ilorin, Benin City, Abeokuta and Asaba).

This new funding will enable Chowdeck to double down on its market leadership in these cities and lay the groundwork for further expansion into other Nigerian cities.

Driven by a combination of increased smartphone and internet penetration, improved payment systems, evolving consumer preferences and a range of other factors, there has been a significant growth in on-demand delivery services in Nigeria in recent years.

For example, heavy traffic in major cities makes it challenging for people to shop for groceries, meals, or other goods, increasing the attractiveness of delivery services that can save time.

This growth trajectory is poised to continue as many of the challenges that hampered previous attempts at providing on-demand delivery services are fixed.

Chowdeck is the fastest delivery service operating out of Africa today, allowing consumers to buy food and have it delivered to their doorstep in 30 minutes, on average.

The startup has built an effective logistics operation that food vendors can leverage to seamlessly deliver meals to customers while also providing consumers with an easy platform to order meals from their favourite restaurants in their city.

The startup has also partnered with a wide range of leading quick-service restaurants such as Chicken Republic, Burger King, Bukka Hut and more to drive sales, provide logistics infrastructure and other services to enable enhanced customer experiences.

Femi Aluko, CEO and co-founder of Chowdeck, said, “We know that Nigerians love good food, and we just want to make it as easy as possible for them to access the food they desire.

Chowdeck was birthed to fulfil this purpose and we are committed to delivering truly excellent experiences for our customers, vendors and riders. We are pleased with the success we have achieved to date and excited to have raised these funds that will enable us to replicate that success in more parts of Nigeria, and add value to our customers, vendors, and riders in as many ways as we can.”

Shola Akinlade, CEO and co-founder of Paystack said, “Chowdeck is not only addressing the crucial need for an efficient and reliable on-demand delivery service in Nigeria, the team embodies innovation and a commitment to excellence.

It is a privilege to be part of their journey and I look forward to celebrating more success with them in months and years to come.

Apart from investing financially into the company, our experience with building Paystack puts us in a great position to provide a lot of practical support and I am excited to see what it is to come from the Chowdeck team.”

June Angelides, Partner at Levare Ventures, said “Chowdeck has quickly become a household name across Nigeria, priding itself on very high standards of execution. They are addressing a large and complicated problem, especially in Africa, delivering goods at record speed.

I am excited that they have proven that the opportunity is there beyond restaurants and supermarkets. The team have secured landmark partnerships with Shoprite, Chicken Republic and KFC, a sign of their grit. Their customers love them, their riders love them. There’s so much more to come and I’m excited to be with them on the journey”.


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Konga Launches Tech Month with Incredible Discounts

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Konga, Leading e-commerce giant has announced its highly anticipated Konga Tech Month starting from Wednesday, May 1, until Friday, May 31, 2024. This good news is not only for tech enthusiasts and bargain hunters but also for home appliance lovers, as this year’s edition goes beyond gadgets to feature home, office and lifestyle essentials.

Konga Tech Month has become a major event in the Nigerian shopping calendar. This annual sales extravaganza is widely regarded as one of the biggest gadget sales in the country. It offers a treasure trove of tech devices at unbeatable prices, attracting a massive audience eager to snag incredible deals on a wide range of products.

This year’s Konga Tech Month boasts an impressive selection of devices across various categories. Whether you need a reliable laptop, phone or a professional upgrade to your office and household with authentic appliances, Konga Tech Month has something to suit every need.

Throughout May, Konga’s customers will stand the chance to take advantage of special discounts on original printers, dependable power solutions and generators from companies like iTEC and iPower Inverters, mobile phones, refrigerators, inverters, and much more at up to half the price. Many freebies and deals will also be on offer for the fastest fingers in the Konga Flash Sale.

“Konga Tech Month is a testament to our commitment to providing Nigerians with access to high-quality yet affordable tech products,” said Mr Nnamdi Ekeh, CEO of Konga. “This year’s event promises to be even bigger and better than last year, so we are thrilled to get started. Thanks to Konga Tech Month, we can accomplish our mission of making cutting-edge technology available to everyone no matter their budget.”

The competitive pricing and special deals offered during Konga Tech Month are available for students, institutions, and organizations. Whether it’s outfitting a computer lab, updating office technology, or providing students with affordable laptops, Konga Tech Month offers a cost-effective solution.

A satisfied shopper from the last edition shared her excitement saying, “The Konga Tech event last year was incredible! I was able to get the high-performance laptop I’d been eyeing for months and at a price I couldn’t believe. The discounts were amazing, and the selection was huge. Plus, being able to choose between online shopping or visiting a Konga store was convenient and made shopping easier. I’m looking forward to Tech Week this year. I’ve been eyeing a new microwave and phone, and I know Konga will have the finest deals in town.”

Konga Tech Month offers a smooth shopping experience for everyone. Customers can browse the extensive selection of discounted tech products online at the Konga website (https://www.konga.com/) or visit any Konga retail outlets nationwide to experience the deals firsthand.

 


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