Articles by Tom Jackson

Articles by Tom Jackson, Page 43

Wed, April 10th, 12:55 · Tom Jackson

SKA urges South African involvement in design phase

SKA South Africa has invited South African firms to participate in the design phase of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope, which will last until 2016. → Read more
Wed, April 10th, 11:58 · Tom Jackson

iBurst subscribers decry connectivity problems

iBurst subscribers are taking to social media to complain about loss of connectivity, with the company saying they were dealing with high call volumes. → Read more
Wed, April 10th, 10:15 · Tom Jackson

iPad 5 set for summer production – report

Production of the fifth-generation iPad is set to begin in July or August this year, according to a report by DigiTimes. → Read more
Wed, April 10th, 09:59 · Tom Jackson

Mondo launches with SIM-only offering

Online cellular store Mondo has launched in partnership with Vodacom, offering customers the chance to save on their monthly bills with a SIM-only contract. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 13:29 · Tom Jackson

WBS can afford ICASA spectrum fees – CEO

Wireless Business Solutions (WBS) can afford to pay the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) the ZAR60 million (US$6.7 million) it says it is owed in unpaid spectrum licence fees. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 13:00 · Tom Jackson

New commercial radio station to launch in SA

A new commercial radio station, Power FM, is set for launch in Gauteng, looking to recruit 100 employees as it targets black urban listeners between the ages of 25 and 49. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 09:08 · Tom Jackson

OPINION: Real work begins today for Kenyatta

Today, Uhuru Kenyatta celebrates his inauguration as the fourth president of Kenya. But once the curtain is drawn on the day and the party ends, the new president faces severe and immediate challenges if he is to fulfil his aim of making Kenya a ‘digital’ nation. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 08:45 · Tom Jackson

WhatsApp denies Google acquisition rumours

WhatsApp has denied reports it is negotiating with Google over the US$1 billion acquisition of the messaging app. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 08:29 · Tom Jackson

Goal-line technology to be adopted by EPL clubs

Premier League clubs are expected to adopt goal-line technology (GLT) this week, with the Football Association (FA) and Premier League running a joint-tender process for the supply, installation and maintenance of the systems. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 07:52 · Tom Jackson

Zuma endorses interim SABC board

South African President Jacob Zuma has endorsed the interim board at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), following last month’s dissolution of the national broadcaster’s board. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 13:45 · Tom Jackson

HTC reports record quarterly low

HTC has reported a record low quarterly profit following the delay of the launch of its flagship smartphone. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 13:11 · Tom Jackson

Average SA IT salary increases in 2012

The average annual salary of IT professionals in South Africa increased to ZAR344,927 (US$38,000) in 2012, up from ZAR330,893 (US$36,000) in 2011. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 12:40 · Tom Jackson

Samsung Ghana launches ‘Di Bi Na Sa Di Biom’ promo

Samsung Ghana has introduced the 'Di Bi Na Sa Di Biom', looking to reward customers for using legitimate Samsung products rather than the fakes that have flooded the market. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 12:27 · Tom Jackson

Microsoft to launch new Xbox in May – rumours

Microsoft is set to unveil its next-generation Xbox in May, according to reports, having postponed a planned April launch. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 11:22 · Tom Jackson

Google to acquire WhatsApp – rumours

Google is in negotiations over the acquisition of messaging app WhatsApp for “close to” US$1 billion, according to reports. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 07:25 · Tom Jackson

DoC invites consultation on broadband policy

The South African Department of Communications (DoC) is inviting stakeholders to submit comments on the country’s proposed National Broadband Policy, which is seeking to ensure universal access to broadband. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 06:39 · Tom Jackson

WBS criticises ICASA over returned equipment

Wireless Business Solutions (WBS) has accused the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) of “malicious damage” after the regulator was ordered by the high court to return equipment seized during raids on WBS facilities. → Read more
Fri, April 5th, 12:52 · Tom Jackson

Facebook loses almost 1m SA users

Facebook has lost almost one million South African users in the last three months, according to social media monitoring firm SocialBakers. → Read more
Fri, April 5th, 11:55 · Tom Jackson

Samsung expects Q1 operating profit increase

Samsung has estimated its first quarter operating profit increased by 53 per cent to US7.7 billion, marking the end of five straight quarters of record profits. → Read more
Fri, April 5th, 09:44 · Tom Jackson

North Korea social media sites hacked

North Korea’s Twitter and Flickr accounts were hacked yesterday, with hacking group Anonymous claiming responsibilities. → Read more