Dave Glazier wraps up this week`s top news: some ugly responses to Telkom`s plans, and HSDPA gets going... slowly.
Initial tests by MyADSL show Vodacom`s HSDPA downlink speeds are far less than its advertised 1.8Mbps.
The US Web TV market is expected to reach $1.7 billion in 2010, but sports will be key for Web TV locally, an analyst says.
Shipments of MTN`s HSDPA data cards, designed for private users, are expected this weekend.
ITWeb TV: Does SA have what it takes to produce a billion-dollar unicorn? | Episode #98
Innovation Hub CEO Bangani Mpangalasane discusses Gauteng's budding start-up ecosystem, why SA has yet to produce a unicorn company, and innovation that can be a catalyst for economic development and resolve societal challenges.
In today`s technology roundup: Researchers harness viruses, Google`s Orion will expand search engines, San Francisco WiFi tests Google`s ad strategy, and Norway aims to reduce Microsoft dependence.
Roll-out of MultiChoice`s PVR decoder exceeds expectations, says the group.
Bidorbuy and Gauteng Business are running an online entrepreneur competition to encourage online business development.
A local security engineer aims to build SA's second 'supercomputer'.
A team of university graduates has established an online events coverage service.
InfoWave`s acquisition of software solution provider ApplyIT from SA Bioproducts will boost ApplyIT`s focus on product innovation and expand the company`s footprint globally, says Gavin Halse, MD of ApplyIT.
TIBCO Software`s business process management (BPM) software provided the technology foundation that helped Nedbank secure the 2005 Global Excellence Award for innovation and excellence in BPM.
Vodacom has followed MTN`s example in making 3G HSDPA technology available to its subscribers.
Two Cape Town students have been recognised for their interactive Web site that puts learner drivers in contact with the right instructors.
