As part of its World Ahead Programme, Intel has further reinforced the company’s commitment to Nigeria and Africa, according to an address to the media by General Manager for Intel Africa, Devan Naidoo.
Naidoo focused on the need for technology to enhance accessibility and mobility, in addition to stressing the importance of WiMAX development and implementation across Nigeria to aid the education system.
WiMAX is a technology that increases the reach of telecommunication signal.
Naidoo also discussed the latest product offering from Intel-Intel Centrino 2- Processor, powered by Intel Core2 Duo processors.
Centrino technology focuses on providing increased performance standards and connectivity which is vital for Nigeria,
He also touched upon Intel’s expansion plans and highlighted 2008 as a landmark year for the company as it celebrates its 40th birthday.
This visit follows on the heels of a Nigeria tour conducted by Chairman of Intel, Craig Barrett, in 2007.
“We, at Intel, believe in taking a holistic approach and are working with governments, telecom regulators, NGOs and market players to further develop the ICT landscape in Africa.
“Our aim in Nigeria is to help enhance the lives and opportunities of Nigerians who live in rural areas by delivering access to computers, the Internet and providing them with the tools by which to further their education and access to the global online community,” stated Naidoo.
Nigeria has started laying the foundations for broadband solutions including the implementation of WiMAX technology, a standard that enables the delivery of wireless broadband services, anytime, anywhere.
The government, through Nigerian Communications Commission, the regulatory body in the telecom sector, is on the verge of implementing a nationwide broadband scheme, called the State Accelerated Broadband Initiative.
The deployment of WiMAX is an important means of connecting people and enhancing access to education in developing markets – with particular regard to those that have a high rural population such as Nigeria.
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