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Fully Networked Car on agenda at Geneva Motor Show
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will address the development of future technologies that will link cars with existing communication infrastructure, at the 5th annual Geneva Motor Show, 3-4 March 2010.
Skype now available for Nokia smartphone users
Skype and Nokia today announced the release of Skype for Nokia smartphones, based on the Symbian platform.
New beta version for Google Chrome
Google today announced a new beta version of its Chrome browser, with new features such as additional privacy controls and translation functionality.
IBM unveils fifth generation server X-architecture
IBM today has officially launched its latest generation server architecture eX5, which offers energy-efficient, simplified deployment through workload-optimized models based on the x86 platform, at the CeBit event in Germany.
Condé Nast flirts with the iPad
After launching its magazine versions for Apple’s iPhone, the publishing group Condé Nast is closer to signing another deal with Apple. This time, the publisher aims to create iPad versions of its popular titles Wired, GQ, Vanity Fair, Glamour and…
MTN Group CEO to step down
MTN Group President and CEO, Phuthuma Nhleko has indicated that he will not be renewing his contract with the group when it expires on 30 June 2010. According to a statement released by the company, Mr. Nhleko will stay on…
Zain Kenya faces re-branding after buyout
Zain Kenya faces yet another rebranding exercise, recent reports indicating that it will start trading as Airtel as soon as Indian operator Bharti Airtel acquires Zain’s African arm.
MTN sues Uganda Telecom
MTN has sued Uganda Telecom and is seeking UGS7.2 billion (USD3.55 million) for unpaid interconnection fees..
MTN SA and Telkom in bid for Zim’s state-owned operator
Zimbabwe’s government today confirmed that MTN SA and Telkom have placed separate formal bids for the state-owned mobile and fixed telecommunications companies NetOne and TelOne, respectively, according to Zim’s Government publication, The Herald.
Prosound implements fibre backbone for SA stadiums
Audio and lighting company, TDC Prosoud, has implemented digital redundant fibre link networks to finalize the stadium sound infrastructure required for the FIFA 2010 World Cup, including upgrades from analogue systems to fully digital networks for the existing stadiums such…
MTN Business offers server virtualization
MTN Business, a wholly owned division of mobile operator MTN South Africa, today announced the deployment of its server virtualization solution to provide hosting for its customers.
Econet to commission fibre optic system in March
Zimbabwe’s largest mobile cellular company, Econet Wireless is set to commission its fibre optic offering next month, an official confirmed.
Smartphones penetrate corporate South Africa
A recent study released today by World Wide Worx reveals that 75% of South African companies have already deployed smartphones within their organizations, compared to almost none 2 years ago.
YouTube says goodbye to Internet Explorer 6
Starting from 13 March 2010, YouTube will no longer officially support Internet Explorer 6 (IE6).
Google maps Nigeria
Google has announced the launch of Google maps for Nigeria.
China Unicom reverses position on purchase of NITEL stake
China Unicom, which last week denied any involvement in a bid to buy Nigeria’s former state-owned telecoms company, Nigerian Telecommunications (Nitel), may have reversed its position on the bid.
