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ITU approves standards for ‘smart home’ systems
ITU has approved a cutting-edge technical standard that will usher in new era in ‘smart home’ networking systems and applications. Called ‘G.hn’, the new standard will enable service providers to deploy new offerings,
Strategies for today’s data centre transformation
Data centres have long been at the heart of most IT infrastructures. Recent trends have seen moves away from the static, inflexible, production-oriented data centres of the past to more dynamic, flexible, service-oriented delivery centres, says John Hope-Bailie, technical director…
F5 positioned in Leaders Quadrant
F5 Networks, represented locally by EnterWeb, an EOH company, has been positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of the 2009 Magic Quadrant for Application Delivery Controllers from Gartner.
Telkom undersea capacity upgraded
There are at least nine undersea telecommunication cables (including SAT3 and SAFE) that will connect various parts of Sub-Saharan Africa to the rest of the world by the end of 2011.
Samsung OfficeServ becomes the preferred choice for call centres
MIA Telecoms, the sole distributor of Samsung telecommunication and PABX equipment in Sub-Saharan Africa, has announced that Samsung’s OfficeServ is fast becoming the preferred choice for call centres countrywide.
Orange Uganda selects Alcatel-Lucent to build network
Alcatel-Lucent announced today that it was selected by Orange Uganda Ltd to dramatically reduce the operator’s global network maintenance costs and improve network operating efficiencies. Alcatel-Lucent will build, operate and manage the Orange Uganda mobile network, by providing technical support,…
Egypt’s communications minister blocks Orascom acqusition
The Egyptian government has blocked state-owned Telecom Egypt’s efforts to acquire two technology units from Orascom Telecom. Orascom is thought to want to divest the units as part of its strategy to focus on its GSM business.
RIM Announces Widget SDK for the BlackBerry Platform
Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the BlackBerry Widget Software Development Kit (SDK) to enable third party application developers to build rich, integrated applications for BlackBerry® smartphones using common web technologies.
MTN-Bharti talks collapse, SA govt cited as stumbling block
MTN-Bharti deal has collapsed with the Indian firm citing South African government as the stumbling block to the exclusive merger discussions. This is the second time the talks have deadlocked.
New ICT governing regulations for Kenya
nformation and communication technology (ICT) sector players in Kenya have been given another month to study the new regulations that will govern the sector before they are implemented.
Telkom’s 2010 ball sets Guinness World Record
Telkom’s Lukasrand tower is already indelibly etched against the Tshwane (Pretoria) skyline. In a record-breaking effort that has been officially recognised as a Guinness World Record in the category of “largest football sculpture”, this majestic landmark has been spectacularly enhanced…
iBurst launches pre-paid service
iBurst, has taken a lead on the broadband market by providing pre-paid internet services to consumers who are unwilling to get into contracts with ISPs.
MTN must be managed by locals-Minister
MTN Group must remain a South African entity managed by locals, Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda told media today in Johannesburg.
It’s D-day for Bharti & MTN
The MTN -Bharti talks are in now in the final round with media reports saying the Indian government is waiting for their South African counterparts to bring a new offer that comply with Indian laws. Today is the deadline set…
Gender equity lags in South African telecoms sector- Survey
The telecom industry in South Africa lags the all-industry average on gender equity, particularly when it comes to skilled technical levels, with women making up some 32.7% versus other industries at 39.3%, according to Telecommunications Sector Survey released today.
Neotel intensifies its African presence
Neotel has intensified its presence in Africa by launching the first public TelePresence facility on the continent, making the public room available for business customers to interact with their global counterparts.
