Nov 27, 2013
At a time when mobile networks are seeing voice revenues decline for the first time in their histories, younger users are leading the consumer charge into a new data economy. The Mobility 2014 research study, conducted by World Wide Worx with the backing of First...
Nov 27, 2013
The app has become the single most significant tool driving the mobile economy in South Africa. The use of apps on phones has shot up from 24% of adult cell phone users in cities and towns in mid-2012 to 43% in late 2013. The Mobility 2014 research study, conducted by...
Nov 27, 2013
Vodacom has entered into an agreement with Cavalry Holdings and its shareholders to acquire an additional indirect 17,2% interest in Vodacom Tanzania, through the subscription for new shares in Cavalry. The consideration payable for the subscription of new shares in...
Nov 27, 2013
BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) will soon come preinstalled on a variety of Android-based smartphones from OEMs across Africa, India, Indonesia, Latin America and the Middle East. Beginning next month, Android smartphones from Be, Brightstar, Celkon, Evercross, IMO,...
Nov 27, 2013
The semiconductor and electronics original equipment manufacturing (OEM) industries are set to enjoy significant revenue growth in 2013 – partly due to their tight management of inventory levels – according to a Supply Chain Inventory market brief from...
Nov 26, 2013
As China enters a period of “second reform”, it will have a profound effect on the world’s economy, and the IT industry will have to change quickly to keep up. The Chinese government has revealed that by 2020, decisive achievements shall be made on reform in major...