MTN, industry leaders support technology conference

MTN Nigeria and key industry players in the technology sector have given their backing to TECH+, Nigeria’s biggest technology conference and exhibition event, which is billed for July 24 and 25, 2015 in Lagos.

The endorsement came at a media unveiling of the initiative in Lagos and the organisers said it would showcase technology at its best with a view to helping people get the best out of life through optimising of the wide spectrum technological development.

The industry leaders include Huawei, Jumia, Google, Coscharis Motors, Samsung, Terragon Group, Enplug Africa, Atlantic Exhibition and the Lagos State Signage and Advertising Agency.

The General Manager, Consumer Marketing, MTN Nigeria, Mr. Richard Iweanoge, said that the global impact of technology across all areas of human endeavour had made it more imperative that people stay in touch with the world around them to be able to identify with technological advancements that could reshape their world.

He said, “As we all know, technology is fast evolving and the world has become a global village where people across the globe can communicate with one another with just a touch of a button. At times like this, it is important that we stay in touch with the world around us and keep track of the latest innovations that affect our world and our current existence.

“Technology is equally shaping the world of business. Enterprise teams now collaborate face-to-face without travel. And with all their business info in the Cloud, the Small and Medium Enterprises can transact business from anywhere in the world with ease. MTN Business, our B2B arm, is proud to be associated with these developments.”

The Head of Communications, Jumia, Bertille Guitton, said her company’s involvement in the TECH+ stemmed from the important roles technology had played in making life easier.

She stated that the company had deployed technology to simplify commerce in the last three years of operation in the country.

Meanwhile, Coscharis Motors has announced plans to launch the Jaguar XE range at the Tech+ Conference and Exhibitions.

The General Manager, Marketing and Corporate Services, Coscharis Group, Mr. Abiona Babarinde, stated this while speaking at the unveiling of TECH+ conference and exhibitions.

According to him, the launch is to highlight the importance the auto firm attaches to the conference.

“We operate a business that thrives on innovations. This is why we are the unique market leader in the elite automobile sector.”