4K UHDTV set for the mainstream

New research from Intelsat indicates that 4K ultra-high definition television (4K UHDTV) will become mainstream within 10 years. In fact, 42% of Intelsat’s survey respondents state that they have made a firm decision to launch a 4K UHDTV service and have a specific...

Healthy growth for Ethernet market

Ethernet switch market revenues reached $5,7-billion worldwide in the second quarter of 2014 (2Q14), representing an increase of 6,2% year-over-year and 8,1% quarter-over-quarter. Meanwhile, worldwide router market revenues declined -4% year-over-year despite growing...

Worldwide LAN market shows continued growth

The combined consumer and enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market segments grew 9,2% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2014 (2Q14). According to the preliminary results published in the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide...

Cell C lashes out at Icasa over new rates

Cell C is disappointed by the “dramatic U-turn” Icasa (Independent Communications Authority of South Africa) has made regarding mobile termination rates, saying it has reversed gains to “remedy the current market failure and promote competition in a duopolistic market”.

New options for SMB growth

New options for SMB growth

A new KPMG International survey has found that 58% of family businesses – a vital part of the economy – are currently seeking external financing to fund their investment plans, but finding the right strategic investment partner can be challenging. While...

All change for ConvergeNet Holdings

ConvergeNet Holdings is set to undergo a radical overhaul, setting itself up as an investment company under a new name, CQ Capital; transferring its listing on the JSE board; and disposing of some assets and acquiring others.