Minister Cwele backs SA Connect
By Kathy Gibson – By 2020, all South Africans should have Internet access. This is the commitment made by Siyabonga Cwele, the new Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services, speaking at the Cisco Safari 2014 conference held at the University of Pretoria...
Surprise VMware exit for Bhat
Ravi Bhat has resigned as regional director for VMware, after just seven months on the job. It is not clear what Bhat’s reasons are for leaving, nor where he will be going. A statement from VMware reads: “We confirm that after seven months service with the company,...
New robot toy debuts in SA
Prima Toys South Africa has announced the commercial release of MiP, a balancing robot toy. The 17,7cm tall robot includes GestureSence technology and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing it to mimic gestures and be controlled from an iOS or Android smartphone.MiP includes modes such as tracking, where it follows the user’s hands, feet or another object. It can dance, either in a pre-programmed or choreographed routine. MiP can be set to roam, where it can explore its environment while detecting, acknowledging and avoiding objects in the way. The little robot is able to perform tricks, with a capability of up to 50 commands and sequences of action.
MiP comes with a free app, available via the Apple iStore or Google PlayStore, that links via Bluetooth to a user’s smart device. It is available in retail stores at a recommended retail price of R1 799.00.
Mobile Africa is ready for cloud
There is a massive opportunity for cloud service providers (CSPs) to capitalise on Africa’s rapid adoption of mobile network technology.
