Orange Business Services tackles IoT, big data
Orange Business Services has announced the worldwide launch of Datavenue, its innovative internet of things (IoT) and data analytics modular offer. Datavenue will help multinational and large national corporations seize the endless opportunities offered by the IoT...
Huawei wins Green Initiative Award
Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider, and IHS Towers (IHS), the largest mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider in Africa, Europe and the Middle East, were awarded TowerXchange’s 2016 Green Initiative Award at the Middle East & Africa (MEA)...
Mobile service provider loyalty at three-year low
The latest South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi) for Mobile Data Service Providers reveals that South African consumers express low levels of loyalty to their mobile data service providers and are generally disappointed with the service they receive from...
Big video needs fixed broadband commitment
Chris Mulley, principal architect at ZTE, urged operators at Broadband World Forum (BBWF) to embrace the future of fixed broadband (FBB) connectivity, in order to progress with future demands put to the industry. The prime theme in fixed networks is the demand for...
Satellite broadband terrestrial networks
Big technology and Internet solutions ensuresthat businesses are protected from costly downtime, missed trades, and delayed communications. Developments in satellite technology allow for reach beyond the limitations of terrestrial networks, helping to bridge the...
Openserve, Huawei deploy SA fibre
Openserve and Huawei have jointly announced the successful deployment of a high-speed fibre packet and optical transport network. This will enable Openserve to respond to the exponential growth in demand for data services across South Africa, with trial results...
Network operators: where are your MANRS?
The Internet Society has announced the number of participants in the organization's Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS) initiative has more than quadrupled in its first two years, growing from nine to 42 network operators. Launched in November 2014 with...
Euphoria beats the system for toll-free calls
While the fierce battle continues to brew between mobile operators and voice service providers over the cost of toll-free calls, Euphoria Telecom has introduced a toll-free system that enables free calls from all cellphone numbers. The service was initially developed...
Helping SA to build a progressive nation
The discussion around connectivity in South Africa has to evolve. It's no longer just about infrastructure and the advantages broadband delivers; it's about the country's participation and progress on a global level in a digital era, writes Eckart Zollner, head of...
What every business should know about communications
The corporate world is overflowing with innovation and new advancements that are changing the face of communications. As a result, businesses large and small are being forced to say goodbye to their old, outdated communications systems and implement newer ones....
Intelsat 36 delivers HD entertainment
Intelsat has announced that the Intelsat 36 satellite has entered service, providing broadcasting and direct-to-home (DTH) services for Africa's MultiChoice. Built for Intelsat by Space Systems/Loral (SSL), Intelsat 36 was launched aboard an Ariane 5 launch vehicle in...
Auto-provisioning VSAT service launched by GIN
Pan-African telecommunications provider Gondwana International Networks (GIN) has announced Africa's first roll-out of Satmotion from Integrasys, a manufacturer of carrier monitoring systems and VSAT commissioning tools. Satmotion, is an award-winning VSAT...