Articles by Chris Udemans, Page 7
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Fri, June 13th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
Publishers risk falling behind with tech
Publishers have always been on the forefront of technology but run the risk of falling behind, according to Michael Bhaskar, digital publishing director at Profile Books. → Read more
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Fri, June 13th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
Publishers should innovate through startups – Snapplify
Publishers should look at startups with the view they are a way to innovate, according to Wesley Lynch, chief executive officer (CEO) and founder at digital publisher Snapplify. → Read more
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Fri, June 13th, 09:00 · Chris Udemans
BCX appoints acting CEO
South Africa’s Business Connexion (BCX) has announced the appointment of an acting chief executive officer (CEO) following the death of Benjamin Mophatlane. → Read more
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Thu, June 12th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
SA startup develops solar powered tablet
South African startup Millbug Technology has developed a low-cost solar powered tablet, providing an accessible device for those who do not have electricity. → Read more
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Thu, June 12th, 15:40 · Chris Udemans
SA airports app launched
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has launched a mobile application giving passengers access to resources making navigation of the country’s airports easier and the ability to make travel arrangements from within the platform. → Read more
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Thu, June 12th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
Millicom acquires controlling stake in Rwanda’s RSwitch
Mobile operator Tigo Rwanda has announced its parent company Millicom has acquired a controlling stake in Rwanda’s main provider of bank-to-bank payment switching services RSwitch. → Read more
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Wed, June 11th, 16:30 · Chris Udemans
Startup looks to provide Kenyans with free legal information
Kenyan startup mWakili aims to provide vital legal information to individuals for free on a mobile device, without involving a lawyer. → Read more
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Wed, June 11th, 16:00 · Chris Udemans
MultiChoice expands DTH services through Intelsat
Global satellite provider Intelsat has announced a 15-year deal with South African pay-TV provider MultiChoice, adding another satellite to the Intelsat network and expanding the television operator’s direct-to-home (DTH) services. → Read more
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Wed, June 11th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
Google to acquire Skybox Imaging for $500m
Tech giant Google has announced an agreement to acquire Skybox Imaging for US$500 million, allowing the company to keep its Google Maps service accurate and up to date. → Read more
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Wed, June 11th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
SA has most tech hubs in Africa – World Bank
South Africa is home to the largest number of tech hubs in Africa, according to Tim Kelly, lead ICT policy specialist at the World Bank. → Read more
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Wed, June 11th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
Digital distribution opens African music market to world
Digital distribution platforms are opening up the African market to the international music industry, reaching mass numbers of consumers across the continent for the first time, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). → Read more
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Wed, June 11th, 09:30 · Chris Udemans
Huge room for growth in SA mobile advertising – Vodacom
The growth of mobile advertising in South Africa has the potential to be massive, according to Herman Singh, managing executive of mobile commerce at Vodacom. → Read more
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Wed, June 11th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
SA eCommerce Conference speakers announced
Speakers for this year’s eCommerce Conference in South Africa have been announced, featuring global representatives from industry leading firms. → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
SA’s Wyzetalk receives $750k via Clifftop Colony
South African financial services firm Clifftop Colony Capital Partners has raised ZAR8 million (US$748,000) in series A funding for the social enterprise platform Wyzetalk. → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
MEA PC shipments to grow for first time in almost 2 years
PC shipments in the Middle East and Africa will grow by 3.2 per cent in the second quarter (Q2) of 2014, the first sign of positive growth in the PC industry in seven quarters, according to forecasts by the International Data Corporation (IDC). → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
SA taxis set for free Wi-Fi
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) will be introducing free Wi-Fi services to minibus taxis and taxi ranks around the country. → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
Sony to launch PlayStation TV this year
Sony has announced it will launch its low cost PlayStation TV in North America and Europe by the end of the year. → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
Google may place alerts on search pages with “forgotten” results
Google has plans to place alerts at the bottom of a search page where results have been omitted, following a European Union (EU) court ruling last month stipulating individuals in the region have the “right to be forgotten”, according to a report. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
Eutelsat reports increase in jamming from Ethiopia
French satellite provider Eutelsat has said its satellite fleet has experienced a drastic rise in interference originating from Ethiopia, according to a report. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
Takealot founders launch SA e-commerce platform Raru
Newly launched e-commerce platform Raru is providing South Africans with an additional outlet for consumer electronics, music, films and books. → Read more
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