Articles by Gabriella Mulligan

Articles by Gabriella Mulligan, Page 47

Wed, December 12th, 07:43 · Gabriella Mulligan

OPINION: Facebook should heed site governance vote result

Facebook’s most recent “Site Governance Vote” has – dependent on your point of view – either proven a sham or a complete success, as only particularly interested users would have known about the poll in the first place. → Read more
Tue, December 11th, 13:21 · Gabriella Mulligan

Facebook rejects results of data use poll

Facebook will not be bound by the results of a poll on its proposed data use and governance changes, citing insufficient participation, even though the vast majority of users rejected the changes. → Read more
Fri, December 7th, 07:44 · Gabriella Mulligan

Q&A: Vodacom Executive Head of Mobile Products, Gabi Strijp

Having recently launched a Global Data Services Platform (GDSP) in South Africa, Vodacom’s Executive Head of Mobile Products Gabi Strijp tells HumanIPO about the savings businesses will make through using Africa’s first M2M management platform. → Read more
Thu, December 6th, 11:04 · Gabriella Mulligan

McAfee founder arrested in Guatemala

The founder of renowned anti-virus software developer McAfee has been arrested by police in Guatemala for illegally entering the country, as he eludes capture in Belize in connection with the murder of his neighbour. → Read more
Thu, December 6th, 09:57 · Gabriella Mulligan

SA broadband penetration doubles

Broadband penetration in South Africa has doubled over the past two years as the country records an extensive migration to mobile from fixed-line access, says World Wide Worx. → Read more
Tue, December 4th, 14:36 · Gabriella Mulligan

SA uses thermal imaging in battle against rhino poachers

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that it has turned to skyborne thermal imaging technologies in its battle against rhinoceros poaching, with poached rhinos estimated to hit 650 this year. → Read more
Tue, December 4th, 13:44 · Gabriella Mulligan

Safaricom and Orange to abide by Kenyan MTR cut

Kenyan mobile industry heavyweights Safaricom and Orange have confirmed that they will not oppose the decision to cut mobile termination rates (MTRs), saying the cuts may benefit mobile operators. → Read more
Mon, December 3rd, 13:48 · Gabriella Mulligan

Congo rebel group M23 leaves Facebook

The social media campaign of DRC rebel group M23 has been cut short, with their Facebook Group removed from the social networking site as the group retreats from Goma. → Read more
Mon, December 3rd, 11:04 · Gabriella Mulligan

Vodacom’s GDSP to assist business efficiency

Vodacom officials say its new Global Data Services Platform (GDSP) will allow businesses to be more efficient, removing the need for extended global teams and providing for security against SIM fraud. → Read more
Mon, December 3rd, 09:46 · Gabriella Mulligan

Wii U launched in SA

Nintendo has launched its new Wii U games console in South Africa, making it available in time for the Christmas shopping rush. → Read more
Fri, November 30th, 12:22 · Gabriella Mulligan

Datatec acquires Comztek for US$10 million

ICT solutions group Datatec has announced the acquisition of leading hardware and software distributor Comztek Holdings, in a deal valued at R88 million (U$ 10 million). → Read more
Fri, November 30th, 11:13 · Gabriella Mulligan

Local ownership requirement waived for Airtel Kenya

Airtel Kenya has received an unlimited waiver to the 20 percent local ownership requirement, as the Kenyan government acknowledges the profitability troubles of the operator. → Read more
Fri, November 30th, 09:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

Shanduka Group acquires stake in MTN Nigeria

South African Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) group the Shanduka Group has acquired a minority stake in MTN Nigeria in a deal worth US$355 million, the biggest investment the group has made to date outside South Africa. → Read more
Thu, November 29th, 15:17 · Gabriella Mulligan

Odinga to use AR apps for election campaign

Kenyan presidential hopeful Raila Odinga is launching an augmented reality (AR) application to further his election campaign, allowing voters to access content on the campaign via mobile and Internet. → Read more
Thu, November 29th, 07:38 · Gabriella Mulligan

Microsoft enters growing augmented reality market

Microsoft has been granted a patent for augmented reality (AR) glasses, joining rivals vying to dominate the emerging AR market. → Read more
Thu, November 29th, 06:34 · Gabriella Mulligan

OPINION: Is Apple looking to cash in on SA textbook shortage?

In response to widely publicised textbook shortages across South Africa, the country has seen a surge in private organisations trying to address the issue. While some appear to be truly altruistic in their endeavours, it is possible that others see the problem as a profit-making opportunity. → Read more
Wed, November 28th, 15:09 · Gabriella Mulligan

Vodacom launches M2M management platform for businesses

South African telecom Vodacom is launching a new M2M management platform, known as a Global Data Service Platform (GDSP), catering to the needs of a user base that is increasingly using M2M technologies in its business activities. → Read more
Wed, November 28th, 13:40 · Gabriella Mulligan

Apple to launch SA online textbook store

Apple will launch an online textbook store for South Africa in January to be called ZABooks, making primary and secondary school textbooks available via the book shop application. → Read more
Tue, November 27th, 14:15 · Gabriella Mulligan

Government response to call for unified network crucial to Cell C LTE rollout

Cell C will not launch a commercial LTE network until it receives a response from the government as to CEO Alan Knott-Craig Sr.’s call for a unified national mobile network. → Read more
Tue, November 27th, 13:28 · Gabriella Mulligan

Cell C launches trial LTE sites

South African network operator Cell C has launched two LTE sites in Johannesburg, in the first phase of planned countrywide LTE trials taking place into the New Year. → Read more