ACETEL : NOUN VC commissions 7 new labs, says facilities game changer
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ACETEL : NOUN VC commissions 7 new labs, says facilities game changer

Technology tamfitronics By Felix KhanobaThe Vice Chancellor (VC) of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Professor Olufemi Peters, has commissioned seven new laboratories put in place by the African Centre of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning (ACETEL) domiciled in the institution.The VC, who cimmissioned the laboratories at the university’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, described the facilities as a game changer in virtual learning and Information Technology (IT) .“These facilities we commissioned today are game changer to develop capacity not just for our staff but to also be able to impact knowledge on our students at masters and postgraduate levels, and also for those who might desire to have short circuit courses to enhance their immediate capacities.“It is something of great joy that this is what we have, and I am extremely proud that...
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Enhancing financial performance of Nigerian businesses through new technology adoption
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Enhancing financial performance of Nigerian businesses through new technology adoption

Technology tamfitronics Nigerian businesses are increasingly looking towards adopting technology to enhance their financial operations and performance. New technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological advancements present a unique opportunity to transform traditional business operations, particularly in optimising proactive financial management.However, the journey towards technological integration is fraught with challenges, including the need for substantial investments, adopting a pragmatic business mindset and addressing data privacy concerns.The story of Stanley Umeorah, a seasoned finance and business management expert with extensive business consulting experience across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, illustrates this.Some of his recent work on AI and machine learning adoption for optimising core business and finance operations highlight unsung benefits of these new technologies. He sheds light on how big data and machine learning can be a game-changer...
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Tony Furst Joins Taco Comfort Solutions as New Commercial Trainer
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Tony Furst Joins Taco Comfort Solutions as New Commercial Trainer

Technology tamfitronics Taco Comfort Solutions has announced the appointment of Tony Furst as its newest Commercial Trainer. With over 40 years of distinguished experience in mechanical engineering and a comprehensive background in overseeing multimillion-dollar projects, Furst brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Taco team.Taco Comfort SolutionsTony Furst. Furst’s career spans significant roles across renowned organizations within the HVAC industry, including Armstrong Fluid Technology, where he served as the US Director of Application Engineering. His responsibilities included providing extensive application engineering support and developing technical education content for commercial HVAC systems. Furst's commitment to excellence and innovation has consistently resulted in the successful completion of projects on time and within budget."We are thrilled to welcome Tony to Taco Comfort Solutions," said Cheryl MerchantCEO of Taco Family of Companies. "His deep understanding of mechanical...
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Xbox’s Phil Spencer Seems Interested In Microsoft’s New AI Upscaling Technology
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Xbox’s Phil Spencer Seems Interested In Microsoft’s New AI Upscaling Technology

Technology tamfitronics "Boosts frame rates while maintaining detailed visuals"A couple of months ago, Microsoft officially revealed something called Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR), which is an AI-upscaling technology that's being implemented in the latest CoPilot+ PCs featuring Snapdragon X processors.The idea behind Auto SR is to render "existing" games at a lower resolution (resulting in improved frame rates) and then use "advanced, often AI-powered, algorithms" to "upscale and enhance the visuals with stunning detail". It can technically be applied to any game, as all you have to do is enable the feature within Windows."Auto SR stands out in two exciting ways: its applied automatically and enhances existing games. Like other SR technologies, Auto SR uses AI to improve frame rates and image quality. However, Auto SR focuses on bringing the benefits of super...
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