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MTN is on the defensive as it comes under fire for the pricing of its mobile services in Nigeria, with calls for it to reduce tariffs as it plans to spend R4 billion in the country.
AmVia has partnered with Clickatell to launch the expreSMS product that enables users to send SMS quickly to global destinations directly from the desktop.
The Storm Go Global International calling card, which gives executives cost-effective call time from overseas locations, has been released.
KenCell, a Kenyan cellular operator, has contracted Alcatel to implement a local multi-point distribution service for high-speed data access and broadband applications.
Softline has appointed The IQ Business Group as its technology partner in the launch of an SMS messaging service for its Pastel Accounting clients.
PM Ora Software has implemented a suite of locally-developed software for Cell C to ensure the operator`s computing systems operate at optimum efficiencies.
Network Associates (NA) has announced the Sniffer Mobile software module to ensure the security of next-generation mobile data networks.
Staffware has designed a process management system for Vodafone in Australia to enable the operator to automate the process of transferring telephone numbers from its network to another provider.
Always Active Technologies (AAT), a spin off from the storm group, supplied Scotland Yard with short message service technology for the Queen's Jubilee.
With a goal of generating 35% of its revenue outside SA by 2005, MTN says its operations on the continent are growing rapidly. But to keep up, it will pour a river of money into Nigeria.
GeeSM, a Nigerian business selling virtual airtime, has implemented the EconoServ SMS321 solution.
Kalahari.net and icanonline say their joint online cellphone airtime sales venture has sparked unprecedented interest in online retail.