The beekeeping open source model
By default the open source software business model features principles or ideals that make it an attractive proposition for businesses of all sizes. Experts in the growing field believe that OS’ ‘beekeeper model’ exposes the investor to several fundamentals that...
Alcatel-Lucent, KT sign agreement
Alcatel-Lucent has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean telecommunications provider, KT, under which the companies will collaborate to test technologies for the eventual introduction of 5G mobile networks and infrastructure capable of meeting the...
Ericsson leads in LTE network infrastructure
Ericsson has announced that Gartner has positioned Ericsson as an LTE industry leader within the "Leaders" quadrant of its 2015 Magic Quadrant for LTE Infrastructure report, now for the sixth year running. Ericsson was positioned highest for ability to execute in this...
Stratus release helps telcos
Stratus Technologies, the leading provider of availability solutions, has announced a new release of its Cloud Solution for Network Functions. This solution provides telcos with uncompromised reliability and service continuity for any application running in their...
Businesses need to increase level of support
The rise in development and innovation within the VoIP and satellite technology space will continue to have a substantial impact on trade and commerce; but it can only be successful if service providers increase their level of support. This is the view of management...
NAPAfrica peering boosts business
Africa’s largest Internet exchange(IXP), NAPAfrica says that the digital divide still exists and new innovative approaches such as peering should be better utilised if Africa is to ever have full access to critical information. While growth is evident, NAPAfrica says...
The over-the-top debate
Over-the-top (OTT) services delivered via the Internet have become part and parcel of the lives of consumers today, says Eckart Zollner, head of Business Development, The Jasco Group. From converged multimedia services such as High Definition (HD) audio and video to...
Large-scale satellite deployments in Africa
With the advent of High Throughput Satellite (HTS) services within Africa’s connected business environment, the question of what happens with the remainder of the satellite supply value chain is relevant, says Dr Dawie de Wet, CEO, Q-KON. The development of HTS...
Revolutionising business telephony
Changing the way business owners think about and run their communications is the sole mission of two Cape Town entrepreneurs and the co-founders of Euphoria Telecom, George Golding and Conrad de Wet. Euphoria is fast changing the business telephone (PABX) system game...
YahClick strengthens position in key markets
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has announced that its satellite broadband service, YahClick, active customer base has recorded significant growth of more than 42% during 2014. To date, YahClick has acquired almost 34 000 subscribers for its satellite...
Advanced analytics, telecoms a powerful duo
Telecommunications and advanced analytics are a symbiotic duo that can help fast track African development and revolutionise business, says Ayanda Dlamini, business development manager at LGR Telecommunications. Advanced analytics, growing off a foundation of...
Hetzner lauded by Frost & Sullivan
Based on its recent analysis of the Web hosting market, Frost & Sullivan recognises Hetzner with the 2014 South African Frost & Sullivan Market Leadership Award for excellence in capturing the highest market share within its industry. Hetzner consolidated its...