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DSTV Mobile Introduces Drifta – An Innovative Mobile Decoder. Watch TV Anywhere, Anytime In Nigeria

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Drifta is here  – a really cool and fascinating tool. It is a mobile decoder from DStv Mobile that enables Nigerian customers and other African citizens to watch television without the problem of location. Right now, if you are a TV junkie, you can watch TV on the go – anytime and anywhere. Of course anywhere does not mean that DStv covers the whole of Nigeria or the continent. Right now, only selected big cities are allowed.

 

The cities include Port Harcourt, Abuja, Lagos, Onitsha, Aba, Kaduna, Enugu, Asaba, among others. Drfita is available only in DStv Mobile network coverage areas. The covered areas will enjoy unlimited access to the DStv Mobile DVB-H Network. Drifta costs N14, 700 and can be activated online in the DStv website or their nationwide offices.

 

It is truly in the nature of  DStv brand to release these customer focused products one after another. It began with HD decoders, and DStv mobile.  That has been the core of their strategy and no one seems to be coming close to dislodging them in this market. Understanding the need for innovation and executing the plan when conceived was the focus of the statements the company representatives released to the press  on the launching of Drifta.

 

The MD of Multichoice, Joseph Hundah,  and GM of DStv Mobile, Mayo Okunola,  both exprressed what drive this innovative culture of this company in two separate statements:

 

The development and introduction of the new technology is key to ensuring that DStv subscribers get more enjoyment and control of their television viewing – this always remains at the core of the company’s mission and vision”, said Joseph Hundah

 

I am thrilled to be able to offer DStv Premium subscribers such as exciting value added option. While non-DStv subscribers can also purchase a Drifta and subscribe to one of three bouquets – the Free bouquet, the Mini and the Maxi bouquet, DStv Premium subscribers on the hand will have access to the Maxi Plus bouquet at absolutely no additional charge after paying only for the Drifta hardware.

 

Let the shows start, now there is no more distance to hold us, because TV is now mobile.

 

Panabiz Introduces Canon uniFLOW in Nigeria

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Panabiz has launched  Canon uniFLOW version 5 software into  the Nigerian market.

 

UniFLOW is a software platform and application that harmonizes operations by bringing the full value of Multi Functional Devices, MFD. It combines modularity and excellent integration to enable firms customize as per its needs and size. It comes in the ranges of  10, 50, 150 and unlimited user versions to provide scalability and flexibility regardless of business type.

 

It is the industry’s first single platform for the effective management of all scanning and print processes.

 

Panabiz uniFLOW Product Manager Tony Oluwasunhan while launching the program in Lagos stated:

“By controlling the printing, copying and scanning process of the MFD, uniFLOW allows the IT manager to administer one system with one set of user accounts and one database, thereby giving the user a seamless interaction with the MFD by being able to access all features with an interface or having to re-authenticate every time they want to use a new function”.

 

The key here is cost and usability and through managing these areas, the software will improve productivity in Nigerian businesses.  The modular design and scalability make the software ideal for any organization irrespective of size.  It is indeed the ultimate  end-to-end office management system that provides secure printing and copying features.

 

About uniFLOW v5
– As a modular offering, uniFLOW V5 is completely scalable and can meet the needs of all companies, regardless of their size or IT budget.
– Developed by NT-Ware, uniFLOW V5 transforms the way that paper and electronic documents are handled within an office.
– The next evolution allows innovative input management capabilities, thanks to the implementation of I.R.I.S scanning technology.

RIM Launches Blackberry Reader and Mileage Tracker Pro Applications

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Research In Motion,  makers of the Blackberry phone, has lunched it’s Blackberry reader and Mileage Tracker Pro apps.  The launch includes the African market.

 

The Blackberry reader apps tracks mileage and expenses right from BlackBerry smartphones. This is through the ProOnGo’s Receipt Reader service which can capture hard copy receipts via the camera on the BlackBerry smart-phone. These expense reports with receipt images can then be exported or emailed to another mobile or receiving device.

 

The MileageTracker Pro  ensures accurate and timely records of trips using MileageTracker Programs. Other application that came with this launch includes Personal Assistant and the BlackBerry Wallet.

 

– Personal Assistant enables seamless monitoring of banking and credit card transactions, and investment accounts

–  BlackBerry wallet helps to accelerate mobile and online purchasing.

 

This services are apps are available to the Nigerian users though the sync functions with the banks are muted.

 

Meanwhile, Apple’s iMessage took its toll on the BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) on Tuesday when its stock sank below $37 – the lowest level since 2007.  iMessage announced by Apple on Monday will challenge RIM’s highly popular BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) instant chat service which has given the Canadian company an edge over its rivals.

Some Health Apps In Garages Across Africa

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Pregnancy App by Sharper Innovations LTD is a mobile application that gives expectant mothers basic information that will be required during their pregnancy. This app, which does not require Internet connectivity will provide expectant mothers with free information on what to eat, which exercises to take, and other tips throughout their pregnancy.

 

MEDKenya by Shimba Technologies LTD is a platform that provides symptom checkers, first-aid information, doctor & hospital directories. The product aims to make healthcare information affordable and accessible to Kenyans.

 

M-ARV by Techne Craft Solutions LTD is an application that runs in the background of a mobile phone and reminds users to take Anti Retro Viral drugs at critical times for people living with HIV and AIDS.

Nigerian Verod Capital Invests in Finnish Spinlet – A Digital Media Distribution Company

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TechLoy reports about an investment of a Nigerian based venture capital firm in a Finnish based Spinlet. It is very evident that Nigeria’s VC market is getting interesting and people that develop marketable IPs will surely find opportunities in the nation. The challenge is moving towards IP creation; the funding will come. And it is most likely going to come from an unexpected source. While the model could be to  build to sell to big companies, it is even possible that  a local company can acquire for consolidation.

 

The next phase of Nigeria’s web renaissance is coming as the price of  bandwidth crashes.  If that happens, a lot of people will find opportunities in the web ecosystem and business will boom. As we take care of the payment systems via mPayment, Nigeria will be a haven for mobile and web commerce within the next few months. And now is the time to get a footprint in the space.

 

Back to Spinlet. What is this company? From their website:

 

Spinlet is a Finland-based digital media distribution Company that produces innovative, cloud-based streaming music and media storage applications primarily for the fast-growing mobile markets of Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Spinlet’s technology enables music artists to connect with their fans worldwide via web and mobile interfaces. The Company has a strong intellectual property portfolio and launched its first cloud-based music service in 2010. Spinlet is currently expanding its product catalogue and service availability by working with local mobile service operators and leading music labels in its target markets.

 

So they offer the following:

  • Seamless music sync and stream playback
  • Manage tracks in your phone library
  • Create playlists with ease
  • Search by artists, tracks and genre
  • Check-In with your music

 

The Nigerian VC firm is  Verod Capital. This is certainly a giant with tentacles spread across many sectors. It is invested in the following companies: H.F.P. Engineering Ltd, Rotoprint Ltd, GZI Industries Ltd, Howard Roark Ltd which span construction to chemicals.

 

Verod is an investment and financial advisory boutique focused on Nigeria and West Africa.  We seek to create long-term value for our investors and provide positive economic impact through our portfolio companies.  Verod looks for high growth companies generating strong cash flow.  Verod is opportunistic in nature – we are willing to source talent and build new companies in addition to investing in traditional buy-outs and restructurings of existing businesses.

 

Fascinating that a Nigerian based VC firm is putting money in Finland.  That shows the liquidity capability of some of the emerging VCs in Africa. We see this as a paradigm shift in the old global order. And more will follow.

 

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