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Neotel’s licence is business-neutral and there is no technical requirement for it to address the consumer market, leaving the company to do what it wants.

Neotel under no obligations

The telecom operator's neglect of the consumer market is of no consequence to its licence obligations.

• Neotel turns its back on consumers

by Leigh-Ann Francis, Thu 2 Sep

 

Brazil maintains the argument that the adoption of ISDB-T will prejudice the local set-top box manufacturing industry is myth.

Myths shroud broadcasting standards

Brazil hits back at some of the myths surrounding the ISDB-T broadcasting standard.

by Leigh-Ann Francis, Wed 1 Sep

 

Internet has made it impossible to stop the publication of classified information outside a country, says Gartner’s global head of research, Peter Sondergaard.

Internet will save SA media

Government efforts to protect information and hamper journalists will be no match for Internet-enabled activists, says Gartner.

by Paul Vecchiatto, Tue 31 Aug

 

Whatever money was spent on the 112 pilot should have been spent on upgrading the 10111 call centres, says DA shadow minister of police, Dianne Kohler Barnard.

112 centres up 'soon'

The DA questions the effectiveness of a new national emergency number as the DOC sets another deadline.

• DOC hangs up on 112
• 112 by Q4 2009?

by Farzana Rasool, Mon 30 Aug

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The deal would see yet another huge consolidation in the channel space, leaving four larger distributors in the local market.

Shareholder snag in Datatec, Comztek deal

Datatec wants to buy the software and hardware distributor for R97 million, but Mustek seems to be holding back the marriage.

• Channel under threat
• Axiz is for sale after all

by Nicola Mawson, Fri 3 Sep

Facebook phishing attacks treble

The site takes over eBay's second place ranking in the list of organisations most often attacked by phishers.
by Staff writer, 3 Sep, 10:31 AM

E-waste policy drags its feet

A lack of recycling technology and clear standards delays action on one of SA's fastest growing waste streams.
by Lezette Engelbrecht, 3 Sep, 10:16 AM

Panasonic rides 3D TV wave

The company aims to grab 50% of the European 3D television market this year, as demand outstrips expectations.
by Reuters, 3 Sep, 09:28 AM

Samsung enters tablet market

The Galaxy Tab will go on sale in two weeks, turning up the heat on Apple's iPad.
by Reuters, 3 Sep, 09:29 AM

Music service war tunes up

The music industry hopes to benefit from the intensifying rivalry between Apple and Google.
by Reuters, 3 Sep, 09:28 AM

Prepaid is smart move

Verizon's new prepaid smartphone option pits it directly against rivals like Leap Wireless.
by Reuters, 3 Sep, 09:28 AM

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NOR Paper CEO mystery

Founder and CEO Raymond Blake has left the company, after irregularities were uncovered.
by Nicola Mawson, 3 Sep, 10:56 AM

• Bytes looks north for growth

Jasco bids for Spescom

The R1 billion merged entity targets telecoms growth across the African continent.
by Nicola Mawson, 3 Sep, 10:56 AM

• Jasco targets telecoms growth
• Services buoy Spescom

Unintelligent plates for October

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport will roll out the new number plate series in October, but without the intelligent component.
by Farzana Rasool, 3 Sep, 11:37 AM

• Another delay for intelligent plates?
• Secure plates on track

Cell C connects PE

Port Elizabeth is the first of 10 cities to get connected to Cell C's 4Gs network.
by Leigh-Ann Francis, 3 Sep, 15:23 PM

• Cell C network coming

ICASA CEO quits

Karabo Motlane has left ICASA, after the expiration of his contract.
by Paul Vecchiatto, 3 Sep, 12:08 PM

Telkom's CEO recruitment 'ridiculous'

The telco is beginning to resemble the chaos-ridden SABC, says the Communication Workers Union.
by Staff writer, 3 Sep, 12:09 PM

Phishers lure fast food fans

A widespread spam campaign promises cash in exchange for completing a McDonald's customer satisfaction survey, says Sophos.
by Staff writer, 3 Sep, 10:31 AM

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