Amex launches wireless e-Forex service

SA`s American Express Foreign Exchange Representative has WAP-enabled its services, allowing customers to order foreign exchange using cellular phones or personal digital assistants.

Active Voice maintains position in US, says Siltek

Siltek Telecoms, a local Active Voice distributor, says that according to Dataquest, the computer telephony software vendor has maintained its position as the third largest voice messaging provider in the US for last year.

IQ, Reunert set up joint venture

The IQ Business Group and electronics group Reunert have established a joint venture focusing on developing and delivering products and services arising from the convergence of technology, primarily in the corporate office environment.

Mobile banking on WIG

ABSA has launched a mobile banking service using a wireless Internet gateway (WIG), an SMS-based transaction alternative to Wireless Application Protocol (WAP). MTN and ABSA say the service will be cheaper, safer and faster.

ITU, IETF bridge telephone, IP gap

The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) have jointly finalised the H.248 standard to connect circuit-switched and IP-based networks.

There`s a bright future for m-commerce, says IDC

The m-commerce market will generate great interest, with book and trade sales creating a multi-billion dollar opportunity by 2004, says the International Data Corporation (IDC).

World Online unveils WAP service

World Online, an Internet service provider, has launched a World Online WAP call centre to assist Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) cellphone users to correctly configure their cellphones.

ICT 2000 conference opens

The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) 2000 conference kicked off yesterday at the Vodacom Learning, Information and Knowledge Centre in Parktown and will run until tomorrow.

Sybase, Ericsson to enable cellphones for banking

Sybase and Ericsson have unveiled an initiative to develop software and hardware for banks wanting to offer clients banking services on cellphones.

World Online provides SpeechMail

Internet service provider World Online has introduced SpeechMail, which will enable users to communicate via e-mail from any type of telephone.

E-services to lead mobile charge

Hewlett-Packard believes services will drive mobile Internet growth and is incubating start-ups to grow infrastructure demand. Wireless Application Protocol may be a disappointment, but killer apps may woo consumers back soon.

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