Tesla opens patents to drive industry

All Tesla’s patents have been opened up to help promote the development of the zero-emission car industry. Yesterday, Tesla Motors’ CEO Elon Musk said the patents has been removed “in the spirit of the open source movement, for the advancement of electric vehicle...

Jasco buys call centre expert Telesto

Jasco Enterprise has entered into an agreement with ConvergeCom and Telesto Communications, to acquire all of the shares in the issued share capital of Telesto, as well as certain shareholder claims from ConvergeCom for a maximum acquisition consideration of...

Sikka appointed to lead Infosys

Dr Vishal Sikka, previously SAP’s member of the executive board: products and innovation, is to take over the position as CEO of Infosys tomorrow (14 June). Infosys is a global consulting, technology, and outsourcing solutions company, operating in more than 30...

Government uses Mxit to talk to youth

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has joined a host of brands and organisations by launching The SA Government Application on Mxit. The South African mobile social network, with millions of active users, enables the government to dynamically...

Telkom, BCX transaction on hold

The proposed acquisition of Business Connexion (BCX) by Telkom has been put on hold following the death of BCX CEO Benjamin Mophatlane. The two companies have issued the following joint statement: “The BCX announcement released this morning on the Stock Exchange News...

FTTH Council Africa names advisory panels

The Fibre to the Home (FTTH) Council Africa has officially launched its planned seven advisory committees and announced the chairs and vice chairs of each. Through the advisory committees the Council is providing a platform for industry to meet and debate issues of...