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26 — Vanguard, Wednesday, NOVEMBER 6, 2019 Interswitch moves into e-health with eChat acquisition By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Digital payment company, Interswitch Limited, has acquired a health-based technology company, eClat Healthcare Limited to improve healthcare delivery in Africa. The deal which was sealed last weekend saw Interswitch acquiring a 60 percent stake in the Nigerian health tech company, through the purchase of shares from current shareholders and subscription to new shares issued by the company. Founded in 2012, eClat Healthcare Limited specializes in assisting healthcare service providers in planning, designing and operating their unique practices through the deployment of its bespoke healthcare technology platform, designed specifically for the healthcare environment in Africa. eClat’s healthcare technology platform, consists of a core e-Clinic software, including electronic billing, immunization, ante-natal and care pathway functions, as well as a variety of additional specialist modules. Prior to the acquisition, eClat’s platform had become a leading Electronic Health Record, EHR platform used in over 250 public and private healthcare facilities in Nigeria. Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Interswitch, Mr Mitchell Elegbe, said that Nigeria’s healthcare system currently lacks adequate funding and a national framework, leading to operational inefficiencies. He promised that Interswitch’s strategic investment in healthcare technology aims to address these challenges by modernising the healthcare sector in Nigeria and eventually in Africa through its innovative products and services. The combined product offerings of Interswitch and eClat are expected to, amongst other things, enable operators in the healthcare sector develop new capabilities, improve the efficiency of their core operations and facilitate seamless payments. According to him, “due to the growing adoption of Interswitch’s healthcare product offerings by the operators, Interswitch’s healthcare technology platform aims to be one of the top industry platforms in Nigeria, which can be utilised as a major data source by healthcare policy makers for planning and efficiency improvements in the sector. As a result of this acquisition, the combined healthcare technology solutions are expected to position the Interswitch group as a health-tech solution and payments provider of choice to the healthcare industry going forward” By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor In recent years, Africa’s mobile network infrastructure has been rapidly improved, and smartphones have been further popularised. The number of mobile Internet users in Africa is growing rapidly, The General System for Mobile communications Association, GSMA in July, said that in the next few years, sub-Saharan Africa will be the region with fastest growing number of mobile users in the world. It predicted that by 2025, the total number of mobile users in the region will increase to more than 600 million, which is about half of the total population on the African Continent. By then, the number of users accessing the Internet via smartphones will be doubled. Under the stimulation of the demographic dividend, Africa has ushered in a crucial time for digital transformation and digital economy development. The substantial increase of users has a profound impact on the development model of mobile Internet technology in Africa. Nowadays, from mobile payment to instant messaging, from music streaming media to short video social networking, from online games to online reading, Africa is experiencing an upsurge in the development of the mobile Internet. However, despite the huge potential for progress, experts say the continent's mobile internet connectivity needs boosting, and, that requires enormous investment and significant regulatory reforms Today, more than 1.2 million Why Africa’s Mobile Internet should seek new opportunities •GSMA says region may have world’s highest mobile users •How Tecno thinks smartphone makers can help kilometers of Internet cables run across the oceans' floors, yet, not more than 22 percent of the continent has access. Experts have suggested that in the new world order, the practical solution is to look for new opportunities. In Africa's case, the China-African collaboration appears the solution. The China-African innovation team is constantly bringing forth new ideas in the localisation of mobile Internet products, operations, and strategies in Africa, with the aim of deepening Interconnection and cooperation to jointly build an informationist, Africa. To key on this and become a part of the history, mobile phone makers, Tecno said it decided to invest in sponsorship of the First China-Africa Mobile Internet Economy Summit which held in Nairobi Kenya, last week. The summit was co-sponsored by China-Africa Fund for Industrial Cooperation, CAFIC, GSMA Mobile 360 Series, and Tecno, global. It brought together more than 200 representatives from top organizations and enterprises in the fields of technology, mobile communications, Internet, venture capital, and entrepreneurship incubation, including Netease, Tencent, Jumia, Google, Facebook, Safaricom, MTN, Goldman Sachs, United Bank for Africa, among others. At the summit, Tecno said it shared its experiences and substantial achievements in the African mobile Internet ecosystem. With its in-depth involvement in the African market for many years, General Manager of Tecno, Stephen Ha said: “With the digitalisation and modernisation of Africa, we will keep providing users with smart, smooth, simple smartphone devices and mobile internet services. As a forerunner of mobile Internet in Africa, with our own successful experiences and vast smart phone terminal entrance resources, we are As a forerunner of mobile Internet in Africa, with our own successful experiences and vast smart phone terminal entrance resources, we are willing to help Chinese start-ups interested in African market willing to help Chinese start-ups interested in African market to go overseas better and faster, and empower excellent start-up teams of Africa to accelerate the rapid incubation and growth of mobile Internet products.” For him, the company developed a customized intelligent terminal operating system, HiOS, which he believes is more suitable for smartphone users in Africa. He said: “Based on it, Tecno actively cooperates with App store, Palmstore, Game center AHA Games, mobile browser Phoenix Browser, news aggregation APP Scooper, mobile Internet traffic APP SIMO, and other applications to build a mobile Internet ecological chain for Africans. At the same time, we have actively introduced external high-quality resources and established in-depth partnerships with several mobile internet applications that are popular with African mobile users, including music streaming and download service platform Boomplay, short video social platform Vskit, online reading APP Ficool, and mobile payment APP Palmpay, among others”. C M Y K
Direct Digital Transformation Investment spending to hit $7.4 trn by 2023 solve problems often By Emmanuel Elebeke The cost of directly applying digital methods in services delivery both in private and public establishments, popularly known as direct digital transformation is expected to reach $7.4 trillion by 2023. International Data Corporation, IDC, carried out a digital transformation market research and has just released a report which said that digital transformation spending in the period between 2020 and 2023 is expected to grow to more than 50 percent of all ICT investment from its current 36 percent position. It also said the projection will represent the largest growth in data By Chiamaka Okpoko Information and Communications Technology Company, Atawa Technologies LLC in conjunction with Atawa training Institute are organising a cyber security training for students in Abuja and Asaba, Delta state, to reduce the spate of cyber attacks in the areas. Chairman of Atawa group, Prof. Alex Atawa, said the training would open participants to the nitty-gritty of cyber security and help equip them towards reducing the cyber security issues in the country.. The training which is on ICT Fundamentals+, Cyber Security, and Cloud computing essentials, would only accommodate 50 participants. Atawa said the training would kick-off November 25th, at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, and the second phase of the training would take place two days after in Asaba, Delta State. intelligence and analytics. Digital Transformation, DX, is the use of new, fast and frequently changing digital technology to Cybersecurity: Atawa group equips students with hands-on training against attacks •Prof. Alex Atawa Stanbic IBTC's @ease wallet to help drive financial inclusion By Juliet Umeh In line with its commitment to deepen financial inclusion and drive its digitization agenda, Financial Institution, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, recently launched the Stanbic IBTC @ease wallet. According to the institution, the product is to provide a unique range of financial services to the informally served, the underbanked and the unbanked on various structured platforms with the last 10 digits of a phone number. It said Stanbic IBTC @ease wallet affords customers the opportunity to access banking services such as interbank transfers, debit card issuance and cardless withdrawals from Automated Teller Machines, ATMs, or the Agent Network, amongst others. Stanbic IBTC says the new service reinforces its drive to support the federal government to deepen financial inclusion and thereby drive economic growth. It also explained that customers can open a Stanbic IBTC @ease wallet through Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, USSD, application, App or Agent locations nationwide. The Bank’s Executive Director, Personal and Business Banking, Wole Adeniyi said: “The Stanbic IBTC @ease wallet is a financial freedom vehicle for all Nigerians to access seamless financial services. This service is available to every Nigerian that can legally own a bank account. The bank promised to follow up the product launch, with a series of market and Campus activations starting from the ongoing Lagos International Trade Fair. He urged all stakeholders, including Students, Businessmen and Women, in different fields to register and attend the event. The training, according to him will also be beneficial to, industrialists, CEOs, ICT Personnels, public and Civil Servants, Computer Scientists, among others who he urged to register and participate in the training utilising cloud computing, reducing reliance on user owned hardware but increasing reliance on subscription based cloud services IDC, said that in this year’s Digital Transformation predictions, the critical business drivers will accelerate initiatives and investments, as companies seek to effectively navigate business challenges, compete at hyper scale, and meet rising customer expectations. IDC analysts Bob Parker and Shawn Fitzgerald listed the 10 industry predictions that will impact digital transformation efforts of chief information officers, CIOs and information technology, IT, professionals over the next one to five years and offered guidance for managing the implications. The analysts further predicted that by the same period Digital key performance indicators, KPIs will mature, implying that by 2020, 60% of companies will have aligned digital KPIs to direct business values. These include, measures of revenue and profitability, eliminating today’s measurement crisis where DX KPIs are not directly aligned; Platforms Modernisation, driven both by escalating cyber threats and new functionalities. In fact, the report said 65 percent of organizations will aggressively modernize legacy systems with extensive new technology platform investments through 2023 and Invest for Insight: They say by 2023, enterprises seeking to monetize benefits of new intelligence technologies will invest over $265 billion worldwide, making DX business decision analytics and AI a nexus for digital innovation. Vanguard, Wednesday, NOVEMBER 6, 2019 — 27 Samsung to debut with Galaxy Fold in Nigeria *Releases new Galaxy A series By Prince Osuagwu marting from the introduction of three Galaxy A Sseries into the Nigerian market recently, device maker, Samsung, says its high profile smartphone, the Galaxy fold is now ready to debut in Nigeria. Since the smartphone maker globally unveiled the foldable device, there’s been much hype about the features. Not only is the device an integration of tablet and phone, but it also encompasses incredible innovation in material, engineering and display. Managing Director at Samsung Electronics West Africa, David Suh says, “Samsung prides itself with being at the forefront of design and technology innovation and the Galaxy Fold is a testament to this. Quite simply, it’s a device that will change the way we use smartphones, as well as what we expect them to do into the future. I’m really looking forward to seeing user responses to this amazing device.” The Galaxy Fold will launch in Nigeria beginning from next week and Samsung says it will subsequently release more details about local pricing and availability among others …Three new Galaxy A series Meanwhile, penultimate week, the mobile phone maker also rolled out four new members of the Galaxy A Series smartphones, including the Galaxy A10s, A20s and A30s. These new devices offer upgrades to essential features, made even more powerful with more value for the new smartphones generation. Suh said: “As a global technology leader, we are committed to providing meaningful innovations to our consumers. Galaxy A10s, A20s and A30s have been developed for young Africans who are looking for a great display, superior camera, long-lasting battery and fingerprint scanner. It’s a complete package of great looks and top performance,” Galaxy A10s The new Galaxy A10s comes with a 6.2-inch, HD+ Infinity-V Display. It provides an immersive visual experience to users. Additionally, addressing the need of today’s always-on generation, the Galaxy A10s is equipped with a powerful 4,000mAh battery that allows uninterrupted streaming, gaming and live broadcasting. It comes with a dual rear camera setup to address the millennials’ need to capture moments on the go. Apple creates community of users in Nigeria •Rolls out three new iPhone 11 series By Prince Osuagwu Device maker Apple, is creat ing a community of users in Nigeria known as iNigeria. The community will have access to premium and one of a kind experience of the iPhone lifestyle, including free insurance cover for accidental screen and liquid damages. It is creating a 41 service points in Nigeria where its certified engineers can provide after sales services to faulty devices without taking users through unnecessary hassles. As part of the value added service for this community, it has extended the warranty of some of its devices with one more year giving users extended opportunity to have their phones repaired free of charge for faults covered on warranty. Another value added service it activated for its community of users is free pick up and free delivery of the damaged iPhone devices. Meaning that users can have their damaged devices picked at locations closest to them and returned after repairs, all for free. All these are part of the introduction of three amazing iPhone models, iPhone 11, iPhone 11pro and iPhone11max in Lagos, weekend. Category Head, Apple Africa for Redington, Vickram Gopaal, says with the amazing power and features of the new introductions, there is no better time to be a member of the Apple family. The new devices were unveiled by Redington , the official Apple representative and V a l u e Added Distributor in Nigeria. T h e event was a n evening of fun, music, and relaxation. Guests were treated to an exciting experience of the Apple innovation. Gopaal, explained that the new devices offer upgrades to essential features and are more powerful with more value for the new smartphones generation. He said: “As a global technology leader, we are committed to providing meaningful innovations to our consumers. The new devices have been developed for individuals who are looking for the very best in user experience from amazing display, superior camera technology and longlasting battery life. The devices come with amazing new features such as the Dual-Camera system in the iPhone 11, Triple-Lens Camera system in the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, Super Retina XDR Displays, 4DX Spatial Audio, Slo-Mo Selfies also known as Slofiesand A13 Bionic chip technology. It’s a complete package of great looks, value and top performance”, he added. Other features included the transformative Triple-Lens Camera system; Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto, add tons of capability without complexity. The new iPhones; iPhone 11 Pro lasts up to 4 hours longer than iPhone XS while iPhone 11 Pro Max lasts up to 5 hours longer than iPhone XS Max, this allows uninterrupted streaming, gaming and improved user experience. The improved battery life offers users more screen time for things like navigation and video playback. iPhones 11, 11 Pro and 11 Max L-R: Head, Information Technology and Mobile (IM), Adetunji Taiwo; Key Channel Manager & Master Trainer, Solomon Osibeluwo; Marketing Lead, Information Technology & Mobile (IM), Gbenga Awomodu, and Software Quality Test Engineer, Stephen Okwara, all of Samsung Electronics West Africa during the launch of Samsung Galaxy A10s, A20s and A30s into the Nigerian market recently. Galaxy A20s Galaxy A20s is packed with triple rear camera, 15W fast-charging capability and a striking design to elevate the smartphone experience of young millennials and Gen Z.”Galaxy A20s has been developed to offer the Gen Z consumer a great display, triple camera and captivating design with a mirror-like finish. Head, Information Technology and Mobile, IM, Samsung West Africa, Adetunji Taiwo said: “People are increasingly using their smartphones to share live interactions – capturing spontaneous photos, streaming live videos and sharing experiences that are happening on the spot. Built to drive this evolution, the Galaxy A20s is packed with a compelling user experience for everyday lives.” Galaxy A30s The new Galaxy A30s features striking new designs, including a unique geometric pattern and futuristic holographic effect on the back. Available in three new colours, Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, and Prism Crush Violet, the sleek Galaxy A30s showcases a stylish look and feel. The device is paired with a long-lasting 4,000mAh battery, fast charging capabilities, AI-based game booster which makes it offer gaming experiences on-the-go. The Galaxy A30s comes with triple rear cameras, an improved 25MP main camera, an 8MP Ultra Wide camera and a new 5MP depth camera. With Live Focus on the 5MP depth camera, the user can now apply professional-quality bokeh effects and create more dynamic portraits quickly and effortlessly.
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