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IDC CIO Summit returns to Johannesburg
IDC’s popular CIO Summit, which debuted in 2009 on the African continent, will take off again this year at Johannesburg’s Emperors Palace on March 16 and 17.
Egypt sees potential in its ITO and BPO markets
Egypt plans to increase the size of its ITO and BPO markets, saying that the country’s strong growth potential and qualified human capital is attracting more foreign investors interested in IT outsourcing.
Google Buzz gives Gmail the social touch
Google has launched a social networking tool for Gmail, Google Buzz, allowing its email users to share information, post photos, links and videos right from their Gmail account. The announcement followed previous reports disclosing Google’s plans to unveil a social…
Study reveals the fastest internet connection in Africa
According to a report on Internet connectivity worldwide, published by Akamai, a US company specializing in managing Internet, the best connection in Africa can be found in Morocco, with a connection speed of 3251 kilobits per second (Kbps).
MTN Group signs deal with Optimi
Explosive growth in mobile broadband requires massive capacity expansions, while operators’ CAPEX and OPEX budgets are limited and ARPU growth is reaching saturation. Therefore, it is paramount to ensure that network investments are carried out exactly where and when needed.
New interactive website for AA
The Automobile Association (AA) has revamped its website to facilitate better web-user interaction and meet current technological demands, such as adopting Web 2.0 standards.
Better, faster connectivity in 2012?
4G has really not arrived yet. In terms of LTE, it’s still being looked at. What Cell C, one of South Africa’s mobile operators recently launched is 3,5G which is equivalent to early LTE technology. So says Arthur Goldstuck, ICT…
Facebook games open up to Microsoft gamers
The biggest producer of Facebook games, Zynga, has signed an agreement with Microsoft to distribute its popular games on Microsoft’s games site, according to Bloomberg.com.
EAC inks deal with Microsoft to spur digital development in East Africa
The East African Community (EAC) today signed a partnership with Microsoft under which the latter agreed to assist the organization in its efforts to continue digital development in the region.
SA companies advised to capitalize on Facebook ads
Although South Africa has 2,6 million Facebook users, businesses are not seizing the opportunity to promote their brands on the popular social network, writes South African publication Business Day.
Google to start online store for business software?
Google plans to enter the online store market by selling business software developed by other companies.
Firefox browser goes mobile on Nokia N900!
Mozilla’s Firefox for Mobile browser is finally available for download, but for now only to Nokia N900 smartphone users, writes mashable.com.
Gateway Communications builds national MPLS network for Nigeria
Gateway Communications in partnership with Cambridge Broadband is creating Nigeria’s largest point to multipoint broadband wireless network.
Alcatel-Lucent to host a press conference at Mobile World Congress 2010
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext and NYSE: ALU) will hold a press event on Tuesday February 16, 2010 at the occasion of the Mobile World Congress trade show (being held in Barcelona, Spain, February 15 to 18).
South African broadband market up by 30% and booming
South African broadband market has grown by a massive 30% in the last two years, industry analysts Frost and Sullivan have revealed.
Zimbabwe’s online directory a hit
Zimbabwe’s biggest online directory has recorded tremendous subscription requests from companies and has also generated interest from across the country’s borders, said the company’s spokesperson.
