Articles by Gabriella Mulligan

Articles by Gabriella Mulligan, Page 49

Fri, November 2nd, 13:35 · Gabriella Mulligan

Signalling storms could cost SA operators thousands an hour

LTE network operators could stand to lose up to US$60,000 an hour in revenue because they are more prone to signalling storms, according to 4G and Diameter experts F5 Traffix Systems. → Read more
Thu, November 1st, 14:06 · Gabriella Mulligan

Virtual tax assistant TaxTim says Demo-Africa positive but could improve

The founders of South African virtual tax assistant TaxTim say that, for all its strengths, last week’s DEMO-Africa event in Nairobi, Kenya lacked the organisation required to make the event more smooth running. → Read more
Thu, November 1st, 13:20 · Gabriella Mulligan

SA census reveals poor Internet penetration

Statistics South Africa released the results of its 2011 census this week, showing there is significant work still to be done in order to meet ICT Vision 2020 targets in terms of Internet penetration and improving majority household comforts. → Read more
Thu, November 1st, 07:18 · Gabriella Mulligan

Google launches its own ‘Siri’ PA on iOS

As Apple fires the man responsible for Siri, Google has stepped up the competition by launching its own version of the personal assistant app for iOS on Tuesday. → Read more
Thu, November 1st, 07:10 · Gabriella Mulligan

Vodacom claims progress in rural connectivity

Vodacom has announced that its pilot of satellite connectivity solutions aimed at providing coverage for rural users is returning positive results, as it looks to improve connectivity for businessmen and farmers. → Read more
Wed, October 31st, 06:45 · Gabriella Mulligan

Carbon nanotubes pave way for faster computer chips

Scientists have found a way to enhance high-speed and power-efficient technologies through the use of carbon nanotubes, paving the way for the potential development of faster computer chips. → Read more
Tue, October 30th, 13:09 · Gabriella Mulligan

Focus on Herman Chinery-Hesse: “The Bill Gates of Ghana”

The man dubbed the “Bill Gates of Ghana” promotes technology as the only way for Africa to become prosperous, and professes a strong faith in the ability of African people to tackle their own issues for themselves. In doing so, he has stolen the lion’s share of the Ghanaian software market. → Read more
Tue, October 30th, 07:34 · Gabriella Mulligan

Microsoft brings Xbox Music to SA

Microsoft has announced that the full Xbox Music service will be available in South Africa within weeks, presumably placing the long-awaited service on the market in time for Christmas sales. → Read more
Mon, October 29th, 13:43 · Gabriella Mulligan

MTN key partner in SA Windows 8 rollout

The MTN group has revealed it will be a key partner in rolling out Windows 8 devices across South Africa, after the platform launched in the country last Friday. → Read more
Mon, October 29th, 07:50 · Gabriella Mulligan

SA falls far short of ICT performance targets

The South African government has released shocking performance statistics for the first six months of 2012-13, confirming that it has dramatically missed important targets in terms of job creation and broadband penetration. → Read more
Fri, October 26th, 13:18 · Gabriella Mulligan

SAEx cable system advancing despite funding problems

Plans for the South Atlantic Express (SAEx) undersea cable system are advancing despite funding difficulties, as eFive Telecoms announces the grant of a supply contract to TE SubCom. → Read more
Fri, October 26th, 08:03 · Gabriella Mulligan

Ory Okolloh: Promoting African transparency

Six years after founding government watchdog website Mzalendo, Ory Okolloh is still busy dedicating herself to bringing political transparency to the African continent. → Read more
Thu, October 25th, 13:50 · Gabriella Mulligan

OPINION: Ugandan police should back off social media

In a controversial initiative by the Ugandan police, social media sites are to be monitored for dissemination of “good” and “bad” information. → Read more
Thu, October 25th, 13:02 · Gabriella Mulligan

8ta introduces unlimited calls for flat rate in SA

8ta has introduced a tariff innovation to the South African mobile market, becoming the first mobile service provider in the country to launch an unlimited voice flat-rate subscription. → Read more
Wed, October 24th, 14:42 · Gabriella Mulligan

Cell C confirm latest tariff cut in price war with Vodacom

Cell C CEO Alan Knott-Craig Sr has announced a further cut in international calling tariffs, the latest instalment in an escalating price war between the telecom and its rival, Knott Craig’s former employers Vodacom. → Read more
Wed, October 24th, 13:53 · Gabriella Mulligan

AppChat’s Holdsworth to fight on despite legal defeat

AppChat founder John Holdsworth has been denied leave to appeal a controversial judgment against him but has vowed to fight on to the Supreme Court and push ahead with preparations to launch his new mobile virtual network operator. → Read more
Fri, October 12th, 08:24 · Gabriella Mulligan

SKA telescope means SA has “made it”

South Africa has been chosen as the host for an unprecedented technological masterpiece, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope, which will be the largest and most sensitive radio telescope in the world. → Read more
Mon, October 8th, 06:51 · Gabriella Mulligan

Focus on the Father of Zimbabwean Telecommunications : Strive Masiyiwa

Strive Masiyiwa – founder and Chairman of Zimbabwe’s Econet – has played a pivotal role in the development of a competitive African telecoms market, having fought a five-year legal battle in Zimbabwe against state monopolisation of the wireless telecommunications industry. → Read more