Data – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:30:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Data – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Marketers Must Embrace Data for Growth – Experts https://www.theinfostride.com/marketers-must-embrace-data-for-growth-experts/ https://www.theinfostride.com/marketers-must-embrace-data-for-growth-experts/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:24:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=438142 Marketing experts have emphasized the critical role of data in driving business growth, urging Nigerian marketers to shift from intuition-based strategies to data-driven decision-making. This call came during a recent marketing and innovation forum held in Lagos, where industry leaders gathered to discuss trends shaping the future of the profession. Speakers at the event stressed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/marketers-must-embrace-data-for-growth-experts/feed/ 0 Ministry of Housing Partners with Surveyors to Enhance Data for Robust Urban Planning https://www.theinfostride.com/ministry-of-housing-partners-with-surveyors-to-enhance-data-for-robust-urban-planning/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ministry-of-housing-partners-with-surveyors-to-enhance-data-for-robust-urban-planning/#respond Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:29:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=371985 The Ministry of Housing in Nigeria has initiated a partnership with surveyors to bolster data collection and analysis for more robust urban planning. This collaboration reflects a forward-thinking approach to address housing and urban development challenges by leveraging the expertise of surveyors. The Infosride explores the significance of this partnership, its potential impact on urban [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ministry-of-housing-partners-with-surveyors-to-enhance-data-for-robust-urban-planning/feed/ 0 Nigerians Splurge N2.6tn on Data and Airtime in 9-Month Data Consumption Frenzy https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-splurge-n2-6tn-on-data-and-airtime-in-9-month-data-consumption-frenzy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-splurge-n2-6tn-on-data-and-airtime-in-9-month-data-consumption-frenzy/#respond Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:16:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=362460 The expenditure on airtime and data by Nigerian telecom subscribers surged to a minimum of N2.59tn in the initial nine months of 2023, as reported by the financial statements of MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa. This marked a significant 32.57% increase from the N1.95tn recorded by both telcos in the corresponding period of 2022. The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-splurge-n2-6tn-on-data-and-airtime-in-9-month-data-consumption-frenzy/feed/ 0 NGX lists importance use of data in trading derivatives at 6th Market Data Workshop https://www.theinfostride.com/ngx-lists-importance-use-of-data-in-trading-derivatives-at-6th-market-data-workshop/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ngx-lists-importance-use-of-data-in-trading-derivatives-at-6th-market-data-workshop/#respond Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:18:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=312013 Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) held its sixth edition of its Market Data Workshop on Wednesday, 3 November 2021. This year’s event was held virtually in collaboration with Official Partners, Zenith Bank, Reliance Infosystems Limited, Infoware and MTN Nigeria; Gold Sponsor, CSCS Plc; and Corporate Sponsors, United Capital, NG Clearing, Cordros, Neulogic, Apel Asset Management and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ngx-lists-importance-use-of-data-in-trading-derivatives-at-6th-market-data-workshop/feed/ 0 T-mobile’s CEO apologizes for data breach https://www.theinfostride.com/t-mobiles-ceo-apologizes-for-data-breach/ https://www.theinfostride.com/t-mobiles-ceo-apologizes-for-data-breach/#respond Sat, 28 Aug 2021 21:49:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=305179 About a week ago, T-Mobile experienced a data breach in which a lot of customer data was stolen. How much data? It was initially said to have affected over 100 million customers; but later T-Mobile’s official figures put it around 50 million, which is still a lot of users who have been affected. That being [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/t-mobiles-ceo-apologizes-for-data-breach/feed/ 0 5 Technology Rules for a Safe Digital Life https://www.theinfostride.com/5-technology-rules-for-a-safe-digital-life/ https://www.theinfostride.com/5-technology-rules-for-a-safe-digital-life/#respond Sat, 27 Mar 2021 19:30:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=288593 Tech is always changing, and so is the way we use it. That means we are always finding new ways to let our guard down for bad actors to snoop on our data. Remember when you shared your address book with that trendy new app? Or when you posted photos on social networks? Those actions [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/5-technology-rules-for-a-safe-digital-life/feed/ 0 Sky Mobile to Allow Customers Share Spare Data with Others https://www.theinfostride.com/sky-mobile-to-allow-customers-share-spare-data-with-others/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sky-mobile-to-allow-customers-share-spare-data-with-others/#respond Sun, 14 Feb 2021 19:00:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=284743 Sky has announced that its mobile customers can now share their spare data with others who may need it. Sky Mobile customers only need to add a free Sky Mobile SIM to their account which they can then share with friends or family. The gift SIM can be topped up using spare Piggybank data. With [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sky-mobile-to-allow-customers-share-spare-data-with-others/feed/ 0 Australia Sues Facebook for illegal Collection of User’s Data https://www.theinfostride.com/australia-sues-facebook-for-illegal-collection-of-users-data/ https://www.theinfostride.com/australia-sues-facebook-for-illegal-collection-of-users-data/#respond Wed, 16 Dec 2020 19:44:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=278510 An Australian regulator sued Facebook Inc on Wednesday accusing it of collecting user data without permission; building on government efforts around the world to rein in the social network. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said it was seeking an unspecified fine from Facebook; for promoting a virtual private network as a way for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/australia-sues-facebook-for-illegal-collection-of-users-data/feed/ 0 Quick way to Save Your Mobile Data https://www.theinfostride.com/quick-way-to-save-your-mobile-data/ https://www.theinfostride.com/quick-way-to-save-your-mobile-data/#respond Mon, 07 Dec 2020 21:23:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=276900 Everyone is looking to save something all the time. We are currently going through difficult times and people are facing many issues with their mental and physical wellbeing because; of the situation in which the whole world is stuck at the moment and no one is sure what the future beholds. We are aware of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/quick-way-to-save-your-mobile-data/feed/ 0 NCC Suspends Plans To Increase Cost Of Data https://www.theinfostride.com/ncc-suspends-plans-to-increase-cost-of-data/ Thu, 01 Dec 2016 13:11:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=149754 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended plans to increase the cost of data. The NCC had instructed service providers in Nigeria to increase the data tariffs from Thursday, December 1. The commission however said, on Wednesday, November 30, that it would suspend the plans to allow for further consultation. The suspension comes just hours [...]

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]]> IS Solutions Enhances Data Analytics Expertise Through Partnership with Search-Driven Analytics Leader ThoughtSpot [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/is-solutions-enhances-data-analytics-expertise-through-partnership-with-search-driven-analytics-leader-thoughtspot-press-release/ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 12:58:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/06/is-solutions-enhances-data-analytics-expertise-through-partnership-with-search-driven-analytics-leader-thoughtspot-press-release/ Monday 6th June 2016, Sunbury-on-Thames, UK: IS Solutions Plc, a leading AIM-listed data solutions provider, has announced that it has become a channel partner for ThoughtSpot, the leader in search-driven analytics in the enterprise. ThoughtSpot’s relational search technology – providing instant answers to business questions through search-driven analytics – is pivotal to IS Solutions’ stated [...]

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]]> Cornerstone OnDemand Launches Suite of People Analytics Products [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/cornerstone-ondemand-launches-suite-of-people-analytics-products-press-release/ Wed, 11 May 2016 12:56:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/05/cornerstone-ondemand-launches-suite-of-people-analytics-products-press-release/ New analytics applications apply sophisticated data science and machine learning to help organisations more efficiently and effectively manage their people LONDON & SANTA MONICA, Calif. — May 10, 2016 — Cornerstone OnDemand (NASDAQ:CSOD), the global leader in cloud-based talent management software solutions, today announced the launch of its suite of people analytics products, all of [...]

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]]> Eurotech Wins $1.4M Contract in the United States with King County Metro [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/eurotech-wins-1-4m-contract-in-the-united-states-with-king-county-metro-press-release/ Sat, 23 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/04/eurotech-wins-1-4m-contract-in-the-united-states-with-king-county-metro-press-release/ King County Metro Transit Uses Eurotech DuraMAR to Deliver Secure Data, Voice and Video Communication Amaro, Italy, April 23, 2016 –(PR.com)– Eurotech, a leading supplier of embedded technologies, products and IoT systems, today announces a contract with King County Metro Transit to deliver the DuraMAR mobile access router to buses in the greater-Seattle area. The [...]

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]]> Selsius and Alpine Security Partner to Offer Cybersecurity Training [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/selsius-and-alpine-security-partner-to-offer-cybersecurity-training-press-release/ Fri, 08 Apr 2016 10:45:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/04/selsius-and-alpine-security-partner-to-offer-cybersecurity-training-press-release/ High-profile data breaches at Target and eBay affected 70 million and 145 million consumers, respectively. Data breaches cost businesses $400 million in 2014 alone. These revelations from the 2015 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report have led to a new partnership between Selsius Corporate & Career Training and Alpine Security. St Louis, MO, April 08, 2016 [...]

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]]> Digital Guardian Selected as Best Managed Security Service and Best Data Leakage Prevention (DLP) Solution Finalist for the SC Magazine Awards 2016 Europe [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/digital-guardian-selected-as-best-managed-security-service-and-best-data-leakage-prevention-dlp-solution-finalist-for-the-sc-magazine-awards-2016-europe-press-release/ Tue, 05 Apr 2016 12:58:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/04/digital-guardian-selected-as-best-managed-security-service-and-best-data-leakage-prevention-dlp-solution-finalist-for-the-sc-magazine-awards-2016-europe-press-release/ London, UK., Monday 4th April, 2016: Digital Guardian, a next generation data protection platform purpose built to stop data theft, has been selected as a finalist in the Best Managed Security Service and Best Data Leakage Prevention (DLP) categories for the 2016 SC Awards Europe. Finalists are recognised for superior products and services that help [...]

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]]> Olygen Partnered with CrowdReviews.com Announces: a Gathering of Big Data & Smart Cities Experts in Singapore [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/olygen-partnered-with-crowdreviews-com-announces-a-gathering-of-big-data-smart-cities-experts-in-singapore-press-release/ Thu, 31 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/03/olygen-partnered-with-crowdreviews-com-announces-a-gathering-of-big-data-smart-cities-experts-in-singapore-press-release/ Olygen Partnered with CrowdReviews.com Announces: a Gathering of Big Data & Smart Cities Experts in Singapore Naples, FL, March 31, 2016 –(PR.com)– Experts from the Big Data & Smart Cities related industries have recently gathered at Marriott Singapore Tang Plaza for the BIGIT Technology Singapore 2016 featuring the 3rd Big Data & Smart Cities World [...]

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]]> ApexSQL Diff 2016 Released [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/apexsql-diff-2016-released-press-release/ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/03/apexsql-diff-2016-released-press-release/ ApexSQL Diff 2016, a SQL Server database schema and data comparison tool, has been released. Raleigh, NC, March 24, 2016 –(PR.com)– ApexSQL, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and major provider of Microsoft SQL Server solutions, announced the release of ApexSQL Diff 2016. About ApexSQL Diff: ApexSQL Diff is a SQL Server and Azure SQL Database [...]

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]]> Big Data Analytics Testing Solutions – wikiBIZpedia Exclusive with Inna Ott [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/big-data-analytics-testing-solutions-wikibizpedia-exclusive-with-inna-ott-press-release/ Sun, 20 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/03/big-data-analytics-testing-solutions-wikibizpedia-exclusive-with-inna-ott-press-release/ With unpresendented growth in Big Data Analytics and Cloud Computing, efficiency of network operations has become far more critical for operators than ever before. Inna Ott talks exclusively about the market and underlying opportunity areas. Singapore, Singapore, March 20, 2016 –(PR.com)– Organisations are rapidly adopting big data analytics for tactical and strategic business decisions. As [...]

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]]> Information Builders Announces iWay Hadoop Data Manager for Data Lake Creation and Management [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/information-builders-announces-iway-hadoop-data-manager-for-data-lake-creation-and-management-press-release/ Sat, 20 Feb 2016 12:58:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/02/information-builders-announces-iway-hadoop-data-manager-for-data-lake-creation-and-management-press-release/ Native Solution Offers Seamless Integration of Apache Hadoop® to Advance Big Data Initiatives New York, NY– February 18, 2016 – Information Builders, a leader in business intelligence (BI) and analytics, information integrity, and data integration solutions, today announced iWay Hadoop Data Manager, a modern, native approach to Hadoop-based data integration and management that ensures high [...]

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]]> Circus Social Launches "Audience Maps" with Access to Facebook Topic Data in Asia [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/circus-social-launches-audience-maps-with-access-to-facebook-topic-data-in-asia-press-release/ Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:15:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/02/circus-social-launches-audience-maps-with-access-to-facebook-topic-data-in-asia-press-release/ Circus Social Launches “Audience Maps” with Access to Facebook Topic Data in Asia Circus Social announced the exciting launch of Audience Maps today! With this platform, clients can gain unparalleled access to the much-awaited Facebook topic data on specific intelligence to engagements & interactions on Facebook. Audience Maps, a novel and privacy-safe platform, brings marketing [...]

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]]> World Data Analytics Outsourcing Market is Expected to Reach $5.9 Billion, by 2020 – Allied Market Research [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/world-data-analytics-outsourcing-market-is-expected-to-reach-5-9-billion-by-2020-allied-market-research-press-release/ Sat, 13 Feb 2016 18:37:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/02/world-data-analytics-outsourcing-market-is-expected-to-reach-5-9-billion-by-2020-allied-market-research-press-release/ World Data Analytics Outsourcing Market is Expected to Reach $5.9 Billion, by 2020 – Allied Market Research The world data analytics outsourcing market is expected to reach $5.9 billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 29.1% during 20152020. Portland, OR, February 12, 2016 –(PR.com)– According to a new report published by Allied Market Research titled, [...]

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]]> OSSCube Webinar on Big Data Application Architectures Saw Huge Attendance [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/osscube-webinar-on-big-data-application-architectures-saw-huge-attendance-press-release/ Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:08:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119050 How to architect a Big Data Application to unleash its full potential. Noida, India, January 23, 2016 –(PR.com)– OSSCube, successfully held a webinar on ‘How to architect a Big Data Application to unleash its full potential’ presented by Raghavan Solium, Lead Architect, Big Data at OSSCube. The webinar saw an attendance of approx. 140 people [...]

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]]> Press Release > STARZ PLAY Arabia Selects MuleSoft to Support Its Launch https://www.theinfostride.com/press-release-starz-play-arabia-selects-mulesoft-to-support-its-launch/ Wed, 16 Sep 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/press-release-starz-play-arabia-selects-mulesoft-to-support-its-launch/ SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwired – Sep 16, 2015) – MuleSoft, the company that makes it easy to connect applications, data and devices, today announced that STARZ PLAY Arabia, a new video-on-demand subscription business, is using MuleSoft’s Anypoint Platform to power its cloud-based service. Anypoint Platform serves as the foundation on which STARZ PLAY Arabia built its [...]

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]]> NIMC To Harmonise Biometric Data Base With NPC | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-to-harmonise-biometric-data-base-with-npc-nigeria/ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 13:26:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/nimc-to-harmonise-biometric-data-base-with-npc-nigeria/ The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), says it will harmonise its data base with that of the National Population Commission (NPC). Mr Chris Onyemenam, Director-General of NIMC, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Abuja on Wednesday. Onyemenam said the management of both agencies had met to map out plans for [...]

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]]> Press Release: Datum signs up to the EU Code of Conduct for Data Centres https://www.theinfostride.com/press-release-datum-signs-up-to-the-eu-code-of-conduct-for-data-centres/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 18:55:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/press-release-datum-signs-up-to-the-eu-code-of-conduct-for-data-centres/ FARNBOROUGH – 20 August 2015 – Datum Datacentres, the Farnborough based provider of ultra secure, high resilience co-location data centres, today announced that it has been approved for the EU Code of Conduct for Energy Efficiency in Data Centres. The EU Code of Conduct for Data Centres was created in response to increasing energy consumption [...]

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]]> Press Release: Nokia Networks Expand Use of WANdisco Big Data Technology https://www.theinfostride.com/press-release-nokia-networks-expand-use-of-wandisco-big-data-technology/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/press-release-nokia-networks-expand-use-of-wandisco-big-data-technology/ SAN RAMON, CA–(Marketwired – August 20, 2015) – WANdisco (LSE: WAND) a leading provider of continuous-availability software for global enterprises to meet the challenges of Big Data, today announced mobile broadband specialist, and Nokia Corporation (NYSE: NOK) subsidiary, Nokia Networks, has expanded use of WANdisco’s big data technology to deliver continuous availability with performance and [...]

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]]> Press Release: NetApp Reports First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2016 Results https://www.theinfostride.com/press-release-netapp-reports-first-quarter-of-fiscal-year-2016-results/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 20:01:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/press-release-netapp-reports-first-quarter-of-fiscal-year-2016-results/ SUNNYVALE, CA–(Marketwired – Aug 19, 2015) – NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) NetApp® clustered Data ONTAP® node shipments increased 114% year-over-year; 13th consecutive quarter of triple-digit growth. All Flash FAS units grew 137% year-over-year; 5th consecutive quarter of triple-digit growth. $484 million returned to shareholders in share repurchases and cash dividends. NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) today reported financial [...]

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]]> Sentinel Data Centers Completes North Carolina's First Dedicated Substation for Multi-Tenant Facility | #PressRelease https://www.theinfostride.com/sentinel-data-centers-completes-north-carolinas-first-dedicated-substation-for-multi-tenant-facility-pressrelease/ Thu, 06 Aug 2015 14:05:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/sentinel-data-centers-completes-north-carolinas-first-dedicated-substation-for-multi-tenant-facility-pressrelease/ RALEIGH, NC–(Marketwired – August 06, 2015) – Sentinel Data Centers, a leading developer and operator of enterprise colocation data centers, announced today it has brought online North Carolina’s first dedicated transmission voltage substation for use by a multi-tenant data center. Engineered and constructed similarly to Sentinel’s NJ-1 69kV substation in the NY/NJ region, Sentinel NC-1’s [...]

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]]> Chirp: The Sound Internet https://www.theinfostride.com/chirp-the-sound-internet/ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 06:55:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=90567 Have you heard of Chirp, a platform for sharing data with mere sound? How does a lion communicate? With roar obviously. With just a sound your data is on the way to the other party. Heard of the history yet Let us rewind. The importance of sound starts with the rain, with the thunder, with [...]

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]]> Advanced Microsoft Excel Training at SysteByte Technologies https://www.theinfostride.com/advanced-microsoft-excel-training-at-systebyte-technologies/ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 21:11:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72845 Brush up your skills in Microsoft Excel with SysteByte Technologies discounted and affordable training.   Schedule: Weekday and Weekend Options Venue: 30 Opebi Road, (beside Chrisland Schools) Ikeja – Lagos, Nigeria   Original Price:  #8,400.00 Deal Price:  #5,000.00   Certificate of participation awarded with a free three months mentoring and support   TARGET AUDIENCE & [...]

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]]> Oracle 11g Workshop at SysteByte Technologies https://www.theinfostride.com/oracle-11g-workshop-at-systebyte-technologies/ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 20:19:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72811 Discounted Oracle 11g Workshop at SysteByte Technologies COURSE OVERVIEW This  course is designed to give students a firm foundation in administration of Oracle Database 11g. In this class, participants learn how to install and maintain Oracle Database 11g. Participants gain a conceptual understanding of the Oracle database architecture and how its components work and interact [...]

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]]> Epsilon Implements a Cloudera Enterprise Data Hub to Gain Meaningful Insights for Clients Into Customers' Brand Engagement https://www.theinfostride.com/epsilon-implements-a-cloudera-enterprise-data-hub-to-gain-meaningful-insights-for-clients-into-customers-brand-engagement/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 11:50:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/epsilon-implements-a-cloudera-enterprise-data-hub-to-gain-meaningful-insights-for-clients-into-customers-brand-engagement/ PALO ALTO, CA–(Marketwired – Jun 10, 2014) – Cloudera, the leader in enterprise analytic data management powered by Apache Hadoop™, today announced that Epsilon, the global leader in creating customer connections that build brand and business equity, is powering Agility Harmony with a Cloudera enterprise data hub. Agility Harmony is Epsilon’s next-generation digital messaging platform [...]

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]]> NIMC Captures Data Of 3 Million Nigerians https://www.theinfostride.com/nimc-captures-data-of-3-million-nigerians/ Tue, 20 May 2014 23:15:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/05/nimc-captures-data-of-3-million-nigerians/ The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has disclosed that it has so far captured the data of about three million Nigerians who enrolled for the National Identification Number (NIN). Director of Operations, Mrs Cecilia Yahaya, who disclosed this, stated that the commission had established over 200 new enrolment centres across the 36 states and the [...]

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]]> Big Data Means Big Opportunity for Streaming Content Providers https://www.theinfostride.com/big-data-means-big-opportunity-for-streaming-content-providers/ Thu, 01 May 2014 20:50:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/05/big-data-means-big-opportunity-for-streaming-content-providers/ NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – May 01, 2014) – Whenever you click on your computer mouse, or press a button on your smart devices or switch channels on your digital TV, you leave behind a digital trail. Our actions create a large amount of data that can be collected and analyzed — this practice is Big [...]

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]]> Free Data for Amazon Services Could Make Amazon’s Smartphone Tough to Turn Down https://www.theinfostride.com/free-data-for-amazon-services-could-make-amazons-smartphone-tough-to-turn-down/ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 22:13:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=38387 If Amazon’s rumored smartphone let you stream music and Prime Instant Video for free, would you be interested? According to BGR, such data perks could accompany the device, which is expected to launch within the next few months. The wireless data…

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]]> KwaZulu-Natal Research Institute and IBM Research Fight Tuberculosis in South Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/kwazulu-natal-research-institute-and-ibm-research-fight-tuberculosis-in-south-africa/ Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:27:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=30485 IBM's Big Data analytics to help crack the code of the tuberculosis genome and uncover new diagnosis and treatment approaches IBM Corporation logo. (PRNewsFoto/IBM Corporation) DURBAN, South Africa, March 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- On World Tuberculosis…

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]]> SocialRadar Uses Social Network and Location Data to Help You Navigate Who’s Nearby https://www.theinfostride.com/socialradar-uses-social-network-and-location-data-to-help-you-navigate-whos-nearby/ Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:15:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29381 I recently sat down with Michael Chasen, former co-founder/CEO of BlackBoard, at SXSW to discuss his brand new app called SocialRadar.  As may have guessed by the name of the app, SocialRadar is a social discovery app, but instead of using location…

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]]> LaCie Fuel Gives You and Your Devices More Data Flexibility [REVIEW] https://www.theinfostride.com/lacie-fuel-gives-you-and-your-devices-more-data-flexibility-review/ Sat, 01 Mar 2014 12:12:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=25586 The LaCie Fuel is a small, compact external drive that gives you the ability to simultaneously expand the storage capacity of multiple devices, including your smartphone, tablet, and computer.  The device creates its own WiFi network, just like your…

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]]> FBS Data Systems Selects Avere for Lightning Fast Access to Online Real Estate Listing Services https://www.theinfostride.com/fbs-data-systems-selects-avere-for-lightning-fast-access-to-online-real-estate-listing-services/ Tue, 11 Feb 2014 17:12:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/02/fbs-data-systems-selects-avere-for-lightning-fast-access-to-online-real-estate-listing-services/ Avere FXT Series Edge Filers Dramatically Reduce Client Latency to Drive FBS Customer Satisfaction PITTSBURGH – February 11, 2014 – Avere Systems, a leading provider of enterprise storage for cloud enabled data centers, today announced that FBS Data Systems has deployed Avere’s FXT Series Edge Filers to significantly improve the experience of the company’s online [...]

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]]> IBM Brings Watson and other Cognitive Systems to Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/ibm-brings-watson-and-other-cognitive-systems-to-africa/ Thu, 06 Feb 2014 17:11:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=18126 $100M "Project Lucy" Initiative Heralds New Era of Data-Driven Development LAGOS, Nigeria and NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) has launched a 10-year initiative to bring Watson and other cognitive systems to Africa in a…

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]]> NVTC Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure Committee Kicks Off Year Two https://www.theinfostride.com/nvtc-data-center-and-cloud-infrastructure-committee-kicks-off-year-two/ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:50:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/nvtc-data-center-and-cloud-infrastructure-committee-kicks-off-year-two/ MCLEAN, VA–(Marketwired – Jan 21, 2014) – Building on a successful 2013 inaugural campaign, the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) today announced year two for the NVTC Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure Committee (DCCIC) including details about the Committee’s first meeting in 2014. The Committee’s mission is to provide a clear, collective and compelling voice [...]

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]]> Tech Trailblazers Awards inaugural Regional Cup winners announced https://www.theinfostride.com/tech-trailblazers-awards-inaugural-regional-cup-winners-announced/ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 20:10:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/tech-trailblazers-awards-inaugural-regional-cup-winners-announced/ There is still time to vote for the technology specific category winners. Big data, cloud, emerging markets, mobile, networking, security, storage, sustainable IT and virtualization still to play for. Deadline 23rd January here”>January Vote for your favorites now London, 20 January 2014 – The Tech Trailblazers Awards, the first annual awards program for enterprise information [...]

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]]> Top Salary Hikes For IT Professionals Driven By Big Data Analytics, Mobile Commerce, Web Design And Risk And Security https://www.theinfostride.com/top-salary-hikes-for-it-professionals-driven-by-big-data-analytics-mobile-commerce-web-design-and-risk-and-security/ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 13:34:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8685 Roles in big data analytics, ecommerce and IT security will attract annual salary rises of 4% or more Looking at senior leadership roles, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)  experienced the highest salary percent increase at 3.5% Top CIOs in London will earn as much as £297,000+ London, 7 January, 2014 – The biggest salary increases [...]

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]]> European stocks rise in low-volume trade https://www.theinfostride.com/european-stocks-rise-in-low-volume-trade/ Sun, 05 Jan 2014 00:16:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8206 European stock markets moved higher on Friday in low-volume trade, aided by upbeat Spanish unemployment figures, but gains were capped after sharp losses elsewhere following more weak data from China. In afternoon deals, London's benchmark FTSE 100…

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]]> Etisalat Applauds Broadband, MNP Policies at NCC Telecoms Stakeholders’ Summit https://www.theinfostride.com/etisalat-applauds-broadband-mnp-policies-at-ncc-telecoms-stakeholders-summit/ https://www.theinfostride.com/etisalat-applauds-broadband-mnp-policies-at-ncc-telecoms-stakeholders-summit/#comments Sat, 04 Jan 2014 11:52:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=7903 Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Ministry of Communications Technology for policies implemented in 2013 that will help drive broadband penetration and strengthen competition and in the long run, shape the Nigerian telecoms industry. The company stated this at the maiden Telecoms [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/etisalat-applauds-broadband-mnp-policies-at-ncc-telecoms-stakeholders-summit/feed/ 1 UPDATE: Novabase Digital TV Technologies GMBH Selects Sigma Designs’ SoC and HTTV’s Open Middleware for First HDMI Stick Form Factor IPTV STB With HBBTV Capabilities https://www.theinfostride.com/update-novabase-digital-tv-technologies-gmbh-selects-sigma-designs-soc-and-httvs-open-middleware-for-first-hdmi-stick-form-factor-iptv-stb-with-hbbtv-capabilities/ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 06:50:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/update-novabase-digital-tv-technologies-gmbh-selects-sigma-designs-soc-and-httvs-open-middleware-for-first-hdmi-stick-form-factor-iptv-stb-with-hbbtv-capabilities/ MILPITAS, CA–(Marketwired – Jan 3, 2014) – Sigma Designs (NASDAQ: SIGM), a leading provider of System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions for home entertainment, connectivity and converging multimedia delivery, today announced that Novabase Digital TV Technologies, GmbH, company owned by Novabase, the Portuguese leader in IT, has selected Sigma Designs’ SMP8674 media processor for its HDMI-Stick IPTV STB. [...]

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]]> Lionel Messi retains his crown as the world’s best footballers in 2013 https://www.theinfostride.com/lionel-messi-retains-his-crown-as-the-worlds-best-footballers-in-2013/ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 09:49:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=6926 Lionel Messi has once again taken the top spot in the Guardian's ranking of the world's top 100 footballers, beating Cristiano Ronaldo for the second year in a row. See the full list and how it breaks down by nationality, club and league

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]]> State-sponsored homophobia: mapping gay rights internationally https://www.theinfostride.com/state-sponsored-homophobia-mapping-gay-rights-internationally/ Thu, 12 Dec 2013 07:35:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4452 After India has reinstated a ban on gay sex, we look at LGBT rights globally and where criminalisation remains the norm

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]]> Data Manager – Kaduna Job at Sightsavers International https://www.theinfostride.com/data-manager-kaduna-job-at-sightsavers-international/ Mon, 25 Nov 2013 22:56:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/data-manager-kaduna-job-at-sightsavers-international/ Job Title: Data Manager Location: Kaduna, Nigeria Employer: Sightsavers International Sector: NGO The Integrated Neglected Tropical Diseases Control Programme is supported by UK Department for International Development (DFID) led by Sightsavers in partnership with other NGOs, private organisations and the academia. The programme aims at strengthening the capacity of the national disease programmes and streamlining [...]

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]]> Data Analyst Job at a Maritime Services Company in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/data-analyst-job-at-a-maritime-services-company-in-nigeria/ Sun, 24 Nov 2013 21:30:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/data-analyst-job-at-a-maritime-services-company-in-nigeria/ Job Title: Data Analyst Reference: MSL/213/DA Location: Lagos, Nigeria Industry: Maritime Services Recruiter: Human Edge Limited Our client, a leading provider of maritime services to a multinational clientele, has a well-deserved reputation for consistent and reliable service delivery. To further strengthen its operational capabilities and business practices, the company is seeking to hire an experienced [...]

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