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Fri, December 14th, 08:18 · Paul Adepoju

Symantec launches Digital Information Index in Nigeria

Global software giant Symantec has introduced its Digital Information Index (DII) into the Nigerian market, to protect business information data. → Read more
Fri, December 14th, 08:16 · Kamau Mbote

US walks out of telecommunications treaty

The United States has led a group of nations in walking out of World Conference on International Telecommunications and refusing to sign an agreement that will allow more government regulation of the Internet. → Read more
Fri, December 14th, 07:59 · Vincent Matinde

New security dongle now available in Kenya

An Internet security solution that protects PCs through new dongle gadget Soft Lock eSign is now available in Kenya. → Read more
Fri, December 14th, 07:35 · Paul Adepoju

tfsRadio Nigeria app reveals software update for 2013

The developer of tfsRadio Nigeria has told HumanIPO users of the app will enjoy a software update next year which will include genre searching and logos for each station. → Read more
Fri, December 14th, 07:16 · Richard Cutcher

Google Maps shoots to the top of Apple’s App Store

iPhone users have responded to the return of Google Maps to their devices by sending the application to the top of the charts in Apple’s App Store just hours after it was launched. → Read more
Fri, December 14th, 06:21 · Paul Adepoju

FansConnectOnline set to launch Afrinolly app on iOS, Windows and tablets

Video and music application Afrinolly will be launched on phones running iOS and Windows as well as tablets in 2013, as it looks to build on its one million customers. → Read more
Thu, December 13th, 15:10 · Brandon Gregory

WAPA urges ICASA to implement lite-licensing

The Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA) wants the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to follow in the footsteps of other countries and implement lite-licensing. → Read more
Thu, December 13th, 15:01 · Gabriella Mulligan

Facebook looks to reassure users with privacy changes

Facebook has announced changes to its privacy controls, to become effective by the end of the year, in a bid to reassure users of their power over their online content. → Read more
Thu, December 13th, 14:45 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian telecoms companies lose US$2 million an hour to downtime

Nigerian operators are losing US$2 million an hour because downtime, according to a study carried out by global hardware and software company Oracle. → Read more
Thu, December 13th, 14:24 · Tom Jackson

ITU delegates defy US, Europe to vote for “active” Internet role

Delegates at the International Telecommunications Union’s (ITU) World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT) yesterday agreed that the United Nations (UN) body should take a more “active” role in shaping the Internet’s future, rejecting American opposition to the move. → Read more
Thu, December 13th, 14:01 · Richard Cutcher

Q&A: HealthQ Technologies co-founder Dr Riaan Conradie

Technology and health experts have been flocking to read all about the world’s first open-source metabolic chamber launched in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. HumanIPO spoke to the co-founder of HealthQ Technologies, Dr Riaan Conradie, about how the project came about, the processes involved and the motivation to make it open source. → Read more
Thu, December 13th, 13:37 · Vincent Matinde

South African telecom industry outlook: what to look forward to

Mobile apps, mobile ads and cloud services will drive the technology and telecommunications industry in South Africa, says a report by global market research group Pyramid Research. → Read more
Thu, December 13th, 13:28 · Kamau Mbote

Telecom regulators urge for oversight in industry policies

Telecommunication regulators in Africa have declared there is need for more oversight in regulations as investors inject huge funds towards increasing Internet broadband penetration. → Read more
Thu, December 13th, 13:11 · Tom Jackson

Airtel completes 4G LTE trial in Nigeria

Airtel Nigeria has announced the successful completion of a Long Term Evolution (LTE) trial in Lagos, saying it is ready to test in other major cities including Abuja and Port Harcourt. → Read more
Thu, December 13th, 12:51 · Gabriella Mulligan

NASA admits case of mistaken identity over Mount Everest

NASA has admitted that a photograph on its website claiming to show Mount Everest as visible from the International Space Station wrongly identifies the mountain. → Read more
Thu, December 13th, 12:33 · Tefo Mohapi

Duncan Greaves appointed Chief Executive of South Africa’s TENET

The Tertiary Education and Research Network of South Africa (TENET) has confirmed the appointment of Duncan Greaves as Chief Executive Officer. → Read more
Thu, December 13th, 12:00 · Robin Okuthe

Increase user-time on your site through clickable videos

In blogging and online marketing, engagement is key, but with hundreds of websites for visitors to choose from, arduous work in achieving visitor loyalty is inevitable. Using clickable videos on your website is a new trend capable of increasing audience engagement and user-time on a site. → Read more
Thu, December 13th, 11:53 · Elly Okutoyi

Safaricom sued by Faulu Kenya over M-Shwari

Barely one month after launching its M-Shwari service, Safaricom has been taken to court by microfinance company Faulu Kenya for allegedly breaching a non-disclosure agreement they had reached and purporting that the new service is its idea and product. → Read more
Thu, December 13th, 11:30 · Kamau Mbote

Cyber security features heavily at ITU World Telecom 2012 forum

Problems posed by cyber security have been near the top of the agenda at the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) conference in Dubai, with cyber security companies warning that perpetrators include governments. → Read more
Thu, December 13th, 11:26 · Brandon Gregory

Online shopping trends in South Africa’s festive season

A survey conducted by online research specialists Columinate has revealed security issues remain the primary concern for people doing their online shopping. → Read more