Nigeria joins others driving continental ICT growth
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
Nigeria and three other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are expected to witness increased 5G adoption, going by the forecast of PPC Limited, an information communications technology (ICT) and infrastructure development firm.
“This year’s predictions highlight some key aspects of hardware and software technologies that IT managers must prioritise in their strategy to remain competitive over the next 12 months,” said Patrick Ede, ICT Operations Director at PPC.
“The launch and availability of the 5G network will greatly improve broadband access for various mission-critical and secure operations.
“In 2023, Nigeria and three other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa are predicted to gain increased 5G adoption. There are 5G-consumer devices available already in these countries, which are in turn facilitating increased uptake.
“The improved speed and low latency 5G offers will open up new vistas of possibilities for better industrial operations and further propel investment into the entertainment industry.
“The resulting advancement will be driven by extended reality, augmented reality, virtual reality, and Ultra High-Density videos.
“Energy companies will benefit from real-time monitoring of assets, energy usage and improved revenue using 5G network access.”
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Investment in digital capacity upgrade
PPC enthused smart technologies will become more prominent on the continent in the new year to drive ICT, according to reporting by The PUNCH.
It said smart cities, the internet of things (IoT), and other smart systems will ensure the needs of citizens are met by seamless communication, connected transport systems, street lighting, security, and traffic control.
Smart devices that use artificial intelligence will be adopted in buildings since they prevent unauthorised access, track assets, and improve overall security, PPC added.
“Climate change advocacy and the commitment of organisations to rethink their operations while reducing carbon footprint will encourage investment in clean technologies that reduce environmental impact and assure energy efficiency.
“The remote or flexible work model is here to stay. Workplaces will continue to develop flexible work structures and invest in collaborative tools that make communication seamless.
“As organisations continue to build digital capacity, data privacy and protection are vital. While there’s a lot of focus on cyber protection, organidations need to develop capacities in cyber resilience in the event of an actual attack or error.
“More businesses will migrate their storage to the cloud in 2023 in a critical digital transformation move.”
