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Managing Director of HP Southern Africa, Yesh Surjoodeen, has given insight on how Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered tools are helping Nigerians, and other IT users in Middle East, and Africa, to remedy IT challenges and support business development.
In a report, the company said as cyberattacks grow more frequent and sophisticated, AI-powered tools are becoming the critical defence line for businesses of all sizes.
“Every month, HP Solutions remediates over 11 million IT issues, keeping employees productive and IT teams focused on strategic initiatives and their core business,” Surjoodeen said.
This underscores a corporate shift toward intelligent, proactive security solutions.
According to the report, cybercrime is no longer a threat exclusive to large corporations. Increasingly, mid-size and small enterprises are victims to ransomware, phishing schemes, and data breaches—incidents that can cause financial loss, reputational damage, and legal complications.
A State of Ransomware Report by cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky, shows 17.5 per cent of Nigerian users surveyed were affected by web-based threats in 2025, placing Nigeria among top five most targeted.
“As countries like Nigeria expand their digital economies, ransomware attacks are rising, particularly in the manufacturing, financial, and government sectors,” it noted. Kaspersky attributes this to lower cybersecurity awareness and limited resources, which leave many African businesses vulnerable. “Cybercriminals often view Africa as easier prey,” it added.
An analysis by Deloitte on Nigeria’s 2025 cybersecurity warned that no sector is immune, urging companies to adopt proactive strategies. The challenge, however, is many businesses are unable to allocate sufficient budgets for cybersecurity—even as they acknowledge the growing threat.
To bridge this gap, companies are integrating AI tools into their IT infrastructure. These enhances performance and reduce latency, while offering robust, built-in security features. HP employs AI algorithms to monitor network traffic and system activity, enabling early detection of anomalies and potential threats.
“Our AI systems learn from user behaviour and historical threat data to adjust security settings in real time,” Surjoodeen said. “If the system detects multiple failed login attempts, it can tighten access controls.” This is embedded into HP Wolf Security, offering strong encryption and secure boot processes to guard against ransomware and malware.
Beyond threat detection, HP helps IT teams stay ahead with its Workplace Experience platform—a tool leveraging AI and analytics to monitor devices, anticipate issues, and streamline support.
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