Squabbles about the possibly anti-competitive nature of handset subsidies and Telkom`s monopoly aside, what everyone really wants are more options.
The proliferation of mobile telecoms technology brings increasing threats to the corporate network.
In today`s technology roundup: HP employs new ethics officer, PalmSource becomes Access, IBM sends speech technology to Iraq, and Mexico denies Yahoo.
IDC has recognised Sybase and its iAnywhere subsidiary as the leader in mobile device management enterprise software.
The Maxtor OneTouch III Mini Edition range offers 60GB or 80GB secure data storage and transportation. It is locally distributed by Sahara Computers.
This week: Infraco promises bandwidth to the SKA project, and Cape Town announces wireless plan.
Motorola unveiled (MOTO)RED - the first in a brand new portfolio of mobile handsets created to help eliminate AIDS in Africa.
Cape Town is discussing plans to become Africa`s first wireless city.
MTN has not lodged an application to charge R25 per megabyte for VOIP calls, says ICASA.
In today`s technology roundup: Libya to buy 1.2m laptops, Intel unveils WiMax card, US cyber crooks bust, and IBM touts portable access.
A biofuels pilot project, to power wireless networks, will begin in Nigeria.
ICASA`s chairman wants more ICT industry competition and says telecoms pricing should be cost-based.
Pointsec has renewed its distribution agreement for the African market with Condyn.
