Articles by Chris Udemans, Page 32
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Wed, February 12th, 17:40 · Chris Udemans
Cloud management service Zoostr eyeing Africa
Business management software producer Zoostr hopes to provide small business owners in a number of African countries with accessible access to management tools in the cloud, providing a “one click” solution on smartphones and PCs. → Read more
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Wed, February 12th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
Nokia Lumia 1520 lands in SA
Nokia has announced the arrival of its new six-inch Lumia smartphone in South Africa, ahead of the launch of the affordable Asha models. → Read more
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Wed, February 12th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
Smartphones to drive installation of Wi-Fi infrastructure – WAPA
The South African market will see the introduction of very affordable low-end smartphones during 2014 resulting in the widespread installation of Wi-Fi infrastructure, according to predictions by the Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA). → Read more
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Tue, February 11th, 20:00 · Chris Udemans
Effectively deployed tech can fight crime – IDC
Technology should be deployed in an effective way in order to combat crime, said Mark Walker director of insight and vertical industries of the International Data Corporation (IDC) at a Motorola Solutions conference today. → Read more
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Tue, February 11th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
Cape Town bids to host Wikimania 2015
Cape Town is in the running to host the annual Wikimania conference in 2015, an event organisers hope will boost awareness of Wikimedia projects in Africa. → Read more
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Tue, February 11th, 05:00 · Chris Udemans
Dimension Data scores 94% for climate change strategy
South African information technology (IT) firm Dimension Data has been awarded a score of 94 per cent by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for its disclosure of its climate change strategy. → Read more
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Mon, February 10th, 19:00 · Chris Udemans
Bandwidth Barn inducted into AfriLabs
Cape Town-based small business incubator Bandwidth Barn has been inducted into AfriLabs’ network of African technology hubs, aiding in the company’s African expansion strategy. → Read more
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Mon, February 10th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
IXP launched in Djibouti
The Djibouti Data Centre (DCC) has announced the launch of its Internet Exchange Point (IXP), hoping to reduce latency, improve connection speeds and lower costs for network operators and internet users in East Africa. → Read more
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Mon, February 10th, 13:40 · Chris Udemans
Safaricom deal to allow diaspora to send money to M-Pesa accounts
Kenya’s Safaricom is set to sign a deal with Skrill, a US-based remittances and online payment company, allowing Kenyan diaspora to send money directly to M-Pesa accounts. → Read more
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Mon, February 10th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
Government requests increasing – Twitter
Twitter has announced government requests for users’ information are on the rise, and more transparency is needed in reporting national security requests. → Read more
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Mon, February 10th, 06:48 · Chris Udemans
Google acquires 6% in Lenovo
Google has bought six per cent of Lenovo’s shares for US$750 million, according to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange news service. → Read more
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Sun, February 9th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FEATURE: The week in startups 09/02/2014
African startups have seen a wave of investment this week, with over US$40 million being awarded and over US$200 million in the pipeline. → Read more
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Fri, February 7th, 19:00 · Chris Udemans
Sony reforms PC, TV businesses, cuts 5,000 jobs
Sony has announced plans to reform its TV and PC business, cutting 5,000 jobs in the process. → Read more
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Fri, February 7th, 17:40 · Chris Udemans
e-Mbizo targeting free Wi-Fi for townships, rural areas
South African startup e-Mbizo aims to provide free Wi-Fi to communities and schools in townships and rural areas, bridging the divide in connectivity. → Read more
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Fri, February 7th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
Kenya’s M-KOPA Solar obtains $20m funding
Kenyan startup M-KOPA Solar has received US$20 million in its latest round of funding, a boost that will enable the company to increase the number of households it services to one million by 2018. → Read more
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Fri, February 7th, 10:20 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL acting on Zuma e-tolling comments
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has responded to President Jacob Zuma’s concern over incorrect billing for e-tolls in Gauteng, saying the matter is receiving its full attention. → Read more
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Fri, February 7th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
Alcatel-Lucent profits grow
Alcatel-Lucent has announced its end of year performance, highlighting a 12 per cent increase in net profit in the fourth quarter compared to 2012. → Read more
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Thu, February 6th, 19:00 · Chris Udemans
Ernst & Young partners Mara Foundation to support entrepreneurs
Professional services firm Ernst & Young has announced a partnership with Tanzania’s Mara Foundation, aiming to support Africa’s emerging entrepreneurs. → Read more
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Thu, February 6th, 17:40 · Chris Udemans
Safaricom, CBA announce plans to boost M-Shwari usage
Kenyan mobile operator Safaricom and Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) have announced plans to boost the number of M-Shwari users, increasing the number of people that have access to formal banking solutions. → Read more
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Thu, February 6th, 15:40 · Chris Udemans
FNB’s PS4 stock runs out in 24 hours
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has announced its PlayStation 4 (PS4) stock ran out just a day after it was made available on the list of smart devices. → Read more
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