The unveiling ceremony, which attracted top industry stakeholders, partners, and technology enthusiasts, was held at the prestigious Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, in the heart of Nigeria’s commercial hub.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Sunday Mukoro, the managing director of Coscharis Technologies Limited,  appreciated guests for attending and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to introducing cutting-edge technologies into the Nigerian market to accelerate the country’s technological advancement.

Dr. Mukoro described the Huawei IdeaHub S3 as a next-generation smart collaboration device equipped with advanced features designed to enhance productivity, communication, and digital collaboration across businesses, educational institutions, and organizations.

To further excite participants at the launch, he announced a special one-off 20 percent discount for early bird orders placed during the event.

Commenting, Charles Chen, Huawei Nigeria eKit manager reiterated Huawei’s dedication to delivering world-class technology solutions tailored to modern workplace and learning environments.

He emphasized that the IdeaHub S3 reflects Huawei’s continuous innovation in smart office and collaborative technologies.

The Huawei IdeaHub S3 is available in 65-inch, 75-inch, and 86-inch variants and comes loaded with several advanced features, including ergonomic design, ultra-low latency performance, 4K dual-lens camera with 5x zoom capability, and superior image quality with zero colour cast technology.

Other notable features include a 24-microphone array with up to 15-meter sound pickup range, high-fidelity stereo sound system, 4K soft light screen, intelligent tracking with auto-crop view, Acoustic Baffle 2.0 technology, ultrasonic projection, app multiplier functionality, and enhanced BYOM/BYOD collaboration capabilities.

The event climaxed with the formal unveiling of the Huawei IdeaHub S3, led by Dr. Sunday Mukoro alongside executives from Huawei and the Coscharis Huawei team, marking another milestone in the advancement of smart collaborative technology solutions in Nigeria.

Themed “Connected to Win: For a Better Networking,” the partner and product launch event, held at Protea Hotel by Marriott in Ikeja, brought together IT professionals, resellers, and industry stakeholders to explore opportunities in Nigeria’s expanding connectivity market.

In his opening remarks, Chan Wills, director, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Shezhen Tenda Technology Company Ltd, acknowledged Coscharis’ role in the partnership’s success. 

“I want to show my sincere appreciation to our distributor partners. Without your support, we cannot be successful in this country, especially the trust and support from the Managing Director and CEO of Coscharis Technologies, Dr. Sunday Mukoro,” he said.

Dr. Sunday Mukoro, Coscharis Technologies MD/CEO, noted the importance of the alliance. “Costaris is the only distributor that will not compete with you in the marketplace… If we are aware that you are bidding in a particular account, we will go there and speak for you and make sure that you win the transaction,” he assured partners, adding that simplicity, accessibility, and business integrity remain core to the company’s philosophy.

Mukoro further announced Coscharis’ upcoming software platform, “Marketplace for Africa to Trade Integrity Platform” expected to launch in Nigeria in a few months.

Nigeria: Tenda’s Largest West African Market

Yao Coy, resident director and country manager for Tenda Nigeria, confirmed that over 200,000 Tenda devices have been sold in the last two years with “almost zero return rate.” He stated, “We offered our distributor a two-year warranty period.”

Joseph Agema, Sell-Through Manager for Tenda in Nigeria, explained the importance of Nigeria: “Nigeria is the biggest market that Tenda has in West Africa and maybe the third biggest market that Tenda looks at in Africa as a whole. The potential for this market is huge.”

Agema emphasised that Tenda’s new investment in Nigeria exceeds $1 million, with expectations of growing 50% year-on-year as demand for high-speed internet and reliable networking gear rises. However, he admitted that market challenges such as counterfeit products, grey imports, and fluctuating exchange rates serve as limitations.

Tenda showcased its extensive product lineup, from home routers and extenders to enterprise-grade wireless access points, switches, fibre optics, mesh systems, and IP cameras.

According to Agema, what sets Tenda apart from competitors like TP-Link and Ubiquiti is “pricing, rebate, support, ease of installation, and the quality of the product.” He added, “We have made our installation processes quite simple… Our devices are cheaper and offer more features.”

For instance, all Tenda routers, regardless of size or model, offer four-in-one functions: router, access point, repeater, and WISP mode. “You can confidently tell your customers that even the simplest Tenda router can function in four different modes,” he explained.

Cloud-Managed Enterprise Solutions

Beyond hardware, Tenda also announced a cloud-based management platform, Cloud-Five, that allows enterprises to remotely manage and configure access points, switches, and other networking devices across multiple locations.

“Topology settings, VPN, DHCP, static routing, switching—all can be configured through our cloud management system,” said Agema. “If I have a site in Sokoto and I’m sitting in Lagos, I can monitor and control what’s going on there.”

Pushing Into Cameras and Fibre Optics

Tenda is also diversifying into IP cameras, offering both indoor and outdoor models with up to 6MP resolution, two-way audio, and compatibility with smart home systems like Alexa. “You may even see better quality at a cheaper price,” said Agema, comparing Tenda to Hikvision and Dahua.

For fibre optics, Tenda now offers OLT and ONU chip-on devices compatible with Huawei, ZTE, and other international standards, and priced to disrupt.

The company stressed its dedication to the Nigerian market through local staffing and a technical support team. “We are not offering a single-person support in Nigeria,” Agema explained. “We have a team on ground and also remote teams. Our average response time is within 30 minutes.”

Training, Feedback and Integrity

The event also addressed concerns from partners regarding training and technical knowledge gaps. Agema revealed that Tenda organises monthly training sessions targeted at installers, partners, and resellers. “What we have identified is a knowledge gap, not a product quality issue,” he said.

Dr. Mukoro reaffirmed, “Even though I understand that a lot of Nigerians, integrity is the most expensive commodity today… those that have proven they have integrity, we support their businesses to grow—without a bank guarantee.”

With more Nigerians transitioning to smart homes, enterprise networking, and cloud-managed systems, Tenda’s strengthening its footprint, local presence, and partner-first model could bolster its innovation in the region’s telecom and connectivity space.

“We are not going to win alone… Coscharis, Tenda, and every partner seated here—we all are going to win together,” Mukoro said.

This alliance is geared toward expanding access to cutting-edge security technologies across Sub-Saharan Africa.

According to Dr. Sunday Mukoro, managing director of Coscharis Technologies, this collaboration aligns with the company’s mission to remain at the forefront of innovation.

“Partnering with Hikvision gives us the opportunity to deliver even more tailored, high-performance IT and security solutions to our clients,” Mukoro said.

He noted that both companies share a commitment to excellence and digital transformation, particularly in enhancing safety and smart infrastructure across the region.

Hikvision’s Country Manager in Nigeria, Mr. Bob Bian, emphasized why Coscharis Technologies was the preferred partner: “With their strong distribution network and solid track record in the ICT industry, Coscharis is well-positioned to drive our growth across Sub-Saharan Africa. We’re excited to work together to make smart security more accessible.”

With over three decades of experience, Coscharis Technologies is no stranger to leading the charge in IT distribution.

As a key player in the Coscharis Group, a conglomerate with investments in industries ranging from automobiles to agriculture, the company has earned a reputation for reliability and technical expertise.

This is one of the several calls made at the ‘Idea Dinner with the Top CEOs’, which was organised by TechLife Media & Communications Limited for major stakeholders drawn from the Nigerian business community, especially those in the Information and Communications Technology industry.

Specifically, Mr. Yemi Oshodi, the chief executive officer of iCSL and Coordinator of 2024 Best Ideas, said what rules the world today is an idea as every noticeable breakthrough in the world came as a result of an idea.

While urging Nigerians with great ideas to share them with government agencies like the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr. Yemi believes that Artificial Intelligence is a game changer that is going to do wonders in every sector with an emphasis on agriculture, security and financial services.

“My appeal to every Nigerian is to think and come up with ideas that can move the country. When you have an idea, do not hide it thinking someone may likely use it. The most important thing is it helps to move our country forward,” he said.

Also, in the area of rural telephony, Mr. Yemi believes that it is an untapped area that will massively aid the development of the digital economy that is being championed by the federal government.

According to him, even though the government has started working to get the whole country covered in terms of telephone services, many rural areas remained underserved and unserved. These areas without telephone service remained so after 23 years of liberalisation of mobile services as a result of the lack of ideas.

He argued that if Nigerians can explore the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) domiciled with the NCC by coming up with workable ideas, all 774 local government areas across the country will be covered by telephone services.

This will in turn create direct and indirect jobs, reduce rural-urban migration and ultimately, increase the industry’s gross domestic product (GDP) to the economy.

Other stakeholders who spoke at the event supported by Information Connectivity Solutions Limited, Digital Realty, Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria, TeamNigeria for Change, Inlaks, Coscharis Technologies and a host of others seek ideas to manufacture most equipment needed for the industry to thrive locally.

They noted that such an idea will help solve the forex challenges that Nigeria is presently grappling with.

Meanwhile, in her welcome address, Ms. Ugochi Emmanuel, convener of the ‘Idea Dinner with the Top CEOs’ said the Idea Dinner focusing on the theme “Critical Thinking to Building a Sustainable Digital Economy” is a call to awakening the minds of Nigerians.

“We are acutely aware of the transformative power of digital technologies and their profound impact on every aspect of our lives. However, with these opportunities also come significant challenges that demand our collective attention and strategic thinking. Thus, it is important to call the meeting involving both the public and private sector players,” she said.

She noted that innovations such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data analytics, and the Internet of Things are reshaping business models, disrupting traditional industries, and creating new opportunities. Thus, staying abreast of these developments and harnessing their full potential requires not just technological prowess but also critical thinking and strategic foresight.

“Addressing the challenges of cybersecurity and data privacy demands not only robust technological solutions but also a deep understanding of risk management, ethical considerations and regulatory compliance. This is where we need ideas,” she added.

According to her, the quest for a sustainable digital economy necessitates a concerted effort to bridge the digital divide. Also, overcoming disparities in the industry requires innovative strategies, collaboration across sectors, and a commitment to ensuring that the benefits of the digital revolution are shared equitably.