Articles by Tom Jackson, Page 37
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Mon, June 10th, 09:32 · Tom Jackson
Smile launches 4G LTE network in Uganda
Smile Communications has launched a 4G LTE network in Uganda, following MTN’s rollout of similar operations in April. → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 15:02 · Tom Jackson
Telkom confirms ADSL downtime, affects SA ISPs
Telkom has confirmed ADSL downtime has occurred across various regions of South Africa today, though it is yet to ascertain the reasons behind it. → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 10:40 · Tom Jackson
Former Telecel CEO sues for US$1m
The former chief executive officer (CEO) of Telecel Zimbabwe is suing the company for over US$1 million in damages over his dismissal in April. → Read more
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Thu, June 6th, 15:11 · Tom Jackson
Publishers issued Amazon with ultimatum over e-book prices
Publishers issued Amazon.com with an ultimatum over letting them set the prices for e-books after they became able sell through Apple in 2010. → Read more
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Thu, June 6th, 08:26 · Tom Jackson
“Google Airport” being built in Silicon Valley
Google is to construct its own private US$82 million terminal at the Mineta San Jose International Airport in Silicon Valley, to cater for company executives. → Read more
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Wed, June 5th, 15:40 · Tom Jackson
Less than 1% of enterprise computers use Windows 8
Just 0.53 per cent of enterprise computers running on the Windows operating system (OS) use Windows 8, far short of those using previous versions at the same point in their lifespan. → Read more
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Wed, June 5th, 15:19 · Tom Jackson
CWU condemns Sunday Times reporting
South Africa’s Communication Workers Union (CWU) has said it is “appalled” by the Sunday Times’ reporting of the controversy surrounding communications minister Dina Pule. → Read more
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Wed, June 5th, 08:46 · Tom Jackson
Amazon to rollout online groceries – report
Amazon is to launch an online grocery business in a bid to target retail sectors as yet saturated by e-commerce, according to Reuters. → Read more
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Tue, June 4th, 15:25 · Tom Jackson
Twitter downtime caused by glitch during “routine change”
An unknown number of users suffered Twitter downtime yesterday as a glitch during a “routine change” caused an outage of almost half an hour. → Read more
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Tue, June 4th, 09:30 · Tom Jackson
Google prohibits porn for Glass
Google has changed its developer policies for Glass, banning apps containing sexually explicit content. → Read more
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Mon, June 3rd, 14:50 · Tom Jackson
SleepOut announces new CTO
Kenyan accommodation booking site SleepOut has confirmed Paul Schwarz as its new chief technical officer (CTO), responsible for developing the company’s tech strategy and leading its development team. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 12:47 · Tom Jackson
SITA appoints new CEO
The South African State IT Agency (SITA) has appointed Sithembiso Freeman Nomvalo as its new chief executive officer (CEO) for up to a year, replacing Blake Mosley-Lefatola, who left his post last week. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 12:13 · Tom Jackson
Gauteng allocates $99 million to ICT goals
The Department of Finance of the South African province of Gauteng has allocated ZAR985 million (US$99 million) to realising the region’s aim of becoming a smart and connected. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 10:32 · Tom Jackson
Mentorcamp returning to Cape Town within a year
Mentorcamp is to return for another event in Cape Town either this November or in March next year, according to founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Permjot Valia. → Read more
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Wed, May 29th, 14:30 · Tom Jackson
MTN announces new SA CEO, thanks Ramaphosa
MTN Group has appointed its former chief financial officer Zunaid Bulbulia as chief executive officer (CEO) for operations in South Africa, replacing Karel Pienaar. → Read more
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Tue, May 28th, 15:41 · Tom Jackson
OPINION: Cybercafe surveillance will do little or nothing to tackle hate speech
HumanIPO reported yesterday stakeholders in Kenya had met for a forum on national cyber security, partly geared towards tackling the increasing incidences of hate speech on social media. → Read more
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Tue, May 28th, 13:08 · Tom Jackson
WACS set for June downtime
The West African Cable System (WACS) has warned clients they could face disruption early next month as cable faults are repaired, with the downtime likely to force some to look for alternative sources of bandwidth. → Read more
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Tue, May 28th, 09:25 · Tom Jackson
SA Press Council will not investigate Sunday Times
The Press Council of South Africa has turned down a Department of Communications (DoC) request to investigate the conduct of the Sunday Times newspaper, saying it has no powers to launch such an investigation. → Read more
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Mon, May 27th, 14:01 · Tom Jackson
MiKandi developing porn for Google Glass
Adult Android app developers MiKandi have announced they are developing porn for Google Glass, with the first such app set to hit their store as early as this week. → Read more
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Mon, May 27th, 11:10 · Tom Jackson
Etisalat top bidder for Maroc – report
United Arab Emirates-based telecom operator Etisalat has outbid its rival, Qatari firm Ooredoo, for Vivendi’s stake in Moroccan part state-owned operator Maroc Telecom, according to a report. → Read more
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