Intel brings 5G multimode modem forward

Intel has announced the Intel XMM 8160 5G modem, a multimode modem optimised to provide 5G connectivity to devices like phones, PCs and broadband access gateways. The XMM 8160 5G will support peak speeds up to 6 gigabits per second, making it three to six times faster...

Fleet management systems in SA to reach 2,5m

According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in South Africa reached an estimated 1,3-million in Q4-2017. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...

African emerging market investment platform debuts

New African Capital Partners (NACP) has launched its pan-African investment platform focused on equity investments, trade finance and corporate finance in Africa, as well as the provision of financial advisory services. NACP is a distinctively Pan-African entity,...

Cell C completes roaming agreement with MTN

Cell C has announced that months of work have culminate in the completion of the national rollout of MTN roaming. “Feedback from the areas that went live with the service early on has been fantastic, and the positive responses from customers around the country...

Ultra-slim laptop sales rise

Volume sales of ultra-slim laptops through the distribution channel in Western Europe were up again in Q3 2018, continuing the rise in sales seen throughout the last year, according to the latest distribution data published by Context. Sales of ultra-slim laptops,...

Consumer video market to top $1bn

Sales revenue from Arlo, Nest and other standalone network video-surveillance cameras reached $966-million globally in 2017 and is estimated to grow to $1,1-billion by the end of 2018. The US was by far the largest country for these camera types, representing about...