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Nokia Siemens hits 1 billion subscriber mark
NOKIA Siemens Networks has reached the one billion mobile subscriber landmark after its recent core network modernization deal with an Egyptian mobile operator.
Asymmetry has its place, says Neotel
Neotel remains committed to the lowering of interconnection rates, with the objective of increasing competition in South Africa’s telecommunications market. However the company feels very strongly that any decisions made on interconnection tariffs must be in the best interest of…
MTN Uganda Secures US$100million finance
– MTN Uganda has announced that it has secured a US$100million Credit Facility from a Syndicate of Ugandan banks, in Uganda’s largest corporate financing arrangement ever and a world first in the syndicated financing market.
Five signs that you need data center automation
You’ve gone virtual. Virtualization adds a whole new layer of complexity to the IT environment and planning, configuration and management issues need to be top of mind before deployment.
SaaS makes good business sense
Companies are fast realising the benefits of removing paper from business processes and many have already started automating their key processes. However, the cost and complexity of implementing software and hardware to achieve comprehensive automation can be prohibitive,
Broadband tower causes panic in Johannesburg
TECHNOLOGY is generally viewed in positive light in the advancement of people’s lives, but not so to some residents of the affluent suburb of Sandton.
Cisco introduces Borderless Networks architecture
CISCO has introduced a Borderless Networks architecture and a five-phase plan aimed at ensuring efficient delivery of service. The new system by Cisco, a leading supplier of internet networking equipment,
Ghana holds chairmanship of ITU Council
ITU’s governing body, the Council comprising of 46 Member States, began its annual session today. The Council will review and approve ITU’s biennial budget for 2010-2011 and focus on issues related to implementing the Union’s strategic plan,
Company maps reports of violence in Kenya
A Kenyan company has embarked on effective use of information technology (IT) to expose acts of political violence, murder and torture, an official has revealed.
SEACOM hosts workshop in Johannesburg
SEACOM – hosted a successful week-long conference last week in Sandton Johannesburg, with a view to sustaining and stimulating economic development on the continent.
Sonny Ericsson in new deal with HP
SONY Ericsson Mobile Communications has signed a five-year technology outsourcing services agreement with HP Enterprise Services to reduce costs and further increase flexibility with a standardized technology environment.
Neotel’s first retail store open for business
Neotel has opened the first of its retail stores at Cedar Square, north of Johannesburg. “This is another step in the right direction,” says Ajay Pandey, CEO and MD of Neotel. “It has always been one of our objectives to…
Obstacles to competition need to go, says Vox Telecom
There is more to lowering telecommunications costs than interconnect fees, says alternative telecommunications provider Vox Telecom, warning that piecemeal action could backfire.
Timo Ihamuotila appointed Nokia CFO
Nokia has announced changes in roles of management team members. Timo Ihamuotila, currently global head of sales at Nokia, will transfer to the role of CFO as of November 1, 2009.
Zain not concerned by Econet lawsuit
Kuwait’s Zain Group is not concerned that a lawsuit filed by South Africa’s Econet Wireless pertaining to the company’s 2006 purchase of Nigerian operator Vee Networks (now Zain Nigeria) will derail plans to sell a 46% stake in the group…
Uganda Telecom puts customers on Seacom
Uganda Telecoms Ltd last week launched its customers onto the Seacom fibre optic cable following a partnership agreement signed between the two companies on July 23.
