[Attend] The Business of the Six Exponential Technologies at Singularity University

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July 14, 2011

The Exponential Technologies Executive Program educates, informs, and prepares executives to recognize the opportunities and disruptive influences of exponentially growing technologies and understand how these fields affect their future, business, and industry.

The Executive Program offers an unique over-the-horizon view for decision-makers, strategists, CEOs, CTOs, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and government leaders — anyone thinking about their company and their industry. Participants gain provides an understanding of how accelerating technologies will transform their business by showing what is in the lab today, and where the technologies will be within the next three to 20 years.

Specific Benefits to Participants

Engage with top faculty, thought leaders, and CEOs in a range of exponentially growing technologies
Learn the core vocabulary and breakthrough concepts in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Energy and Environmental Systems, Medicine and Neuroscience, Nanotechnology, and Networks and Computing Systems
Understand the underlying drivers of exponential change
Visit top Silicon Valley companies implementing these breakthroughs
Explore growth solutions based on disruptive innovation and create strategies of value to your company and industry
Expand your personal network and connect with a life-long community through the Singularity University Network

Core Briefings and Discussion

The Executive Program concentrates on six exponential technologies:

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Energy and Environmental Systems
Medicine and Neuroscience
Nanotechnology
Networks and Computing Systems

For more about SU executive program, visit here.

Kenya Opens its Open Government Data Platform

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July 14, 2011

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Kenya joins the League of Nations, and spearheading the move towards transparency in governance through open data in Africa, by the launch of its open government data online platform.

The open data initiative exits in various nations across the world from Brazil in South America, to India in Asia, and to various American and European nations. Kenya is however the first African country to join in.

The Kenyan minister of information and communication revealed that the government is committed to realizing data continuously to keep the project growing. This will lead to the development of more local websites and web/mobile apps offering various data services to consumers home and abroad.

This is not just a lip service by the Kenyan government, as it has been giving grants to various organizations to aid in the development of various apps that are beneficial to citizens, but the lack of adequate data has slowed down this initiative. Now with the open data platform starting, things are bound to change rapidly.

The open data platform provides not only digital information for everyone who wants it, but also as well formatted output like CSV, XML, and others that can not only be accessed by individuals, but also remotely and automatically by applications. This has lead to the creation of numerous and awesome apps in various countries under the open data platform. Some of these apps include, location of government agencies, getting live updates of policies and government news, government job listings, and so many more.

Many developing countries are in a state where most of the national information are either in someone’s head, on a piece of paper on someone’s desk, starched in a disordered shelf, or at best, on someone’s computer. Until data can be made available in accurate and accessible form, there is no real democracy or openness in the government.

I can just imagine registering for exams on a mobile app, or getting results automatically via SMS, or through an app. How about BRT routes, traffic info, latest CBN policies and many more right on your mobile phone.

The main open data site also has links to various apps and software already written based on open data, as well as a developer section, offering tutorials on designing apps based on open data.

The question is whether Nigeria is ready for Open data, and if our ICT industry is ready to drive it.

Aratext Enables Your PC to Send Bulk SMS – Brings Simplicity in Bulk SMS Ad and Business

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Tekedia Editors

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July 14, 2011

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Aratext is a web-based mobile communications platform that allows you to send text messages from your computer to literally thousands of mobile phones at once..

Using the traditional mobile phone to send large amounts of text messages can be a daunting task. With Aratext, sending text messages to thousands of mobile phones at once takes only a few clicks.

To use the service, you need to sign up for their services.

The table below contains our pricing for SMS credits in Nigerian Naira.

Volume	Price	Minimum Deposit
Above 500, 000 (Mail/ Call)
100, 000 – 500, 000	N1.00	N100, 000
50, 000 – 99, 999	N1.10	N55, 000
10, 000 – 49, 999	N1.20	N12,000
2, 000 – 9, 999	N2.00	N4, 000
500 – 1, 999	N3.00	N1, 500 (Online and ATM only)

Another Groupon-Like Site Arrives in Lagos. 3rdMan May be Third to DealDey and QluQlu

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July 14, 2011

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Discover life in the big city like never before. Feast on exquisite menus, mingle over the city’s best cocktails, or relax at the spa – all of this, much more, and without breaking the bank

Launching in Nigeria and the United States, 3rdMain is your essential guide to enjoying the very best of city life. We’ve searched far-and-wide and narrowed our findings down to the most exciting Afro-inspired experiences in select cities. Each week, we’ll bring you the most sought-after products and services on both sides of the Atlantic – at incredibly discounted prices. If it’s Afro-fresh, fun and in your city, we’ll bring it to you. But hurry, these offers don’t last a lifetime

3rdMain’s ultimate goal is to offer a new, creative and interactive way for local African businesses to attract new clientele, by tailoring products and services to meet the wants and needs of local consumers.

How 3rdMain Works

1. SAVVY 3rdMAIN SHOPPERS: Every week, you are notified about exciting deals through our website, e-mail, Facebook and Twitter

2. SOCIAL EXPERIENCE: Like one or more of the deals? Great! You can share the experience with friends and family through your preferred social networks
3. ENJOY THE LIFESTYLE: Conveniently purchase one or more of the deals and receive a secured code via email or text. Present unique code to business and enjoy the best your city has to offer!

We certainly cannot review this site because of the continuous pop-up to sign up for a deal. That is too much and should be made to show up once. It should also have a way to close it.

QuickTeller Continues To Expand in Nigeria – Online Payment is a Growth Business

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July 14, 2011

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QuickTeller gives you convenient access to an array of services including recharge, bill payments, donations and state government payments in Nigeria.

From DSTV bills, to HiTV bills, to PHCN bills and recharge that actually tops up your line. This is what QuickTeller brings to you.

QuickTeller services are available not at bank ATMs, select merchant locations, and via your bank’s internet banking portals.

It is expanding for airfare to subscriptions to embassy fee collections. It is doing excellently well. This company is an acquisition target by Visa or Mastercard into Nigeria.

How It Works

Step One
You should have either an Interswitch powered debit card or Verve card.

Step Two
Register with your email address and mobile phone number

Step Three
An activation code will be sent to you via email. Login and activate your account with this code.

Step Four
Select any of the services listed on QuickTeller, provide your customer details, QuickTeller will confirm these details then direct you to the payment gateway.

Step Five
On the payment gateway, select your card type and provide card details, pin and whatever other information is required.

Step Six
A receipt confirmation will be displayed for you via QuickTeller and also sent to your email.

Step Seven
Any payments made are recognized by the specified organizations immediately

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