In today`s technology roundup: Microsoft releases workarounds for XP SP2 flaw, Apple releases upgrade to DVD Studio Pro, Verizon and Sprint to sell EA games, and iTunes sells its 500 millionth song.
BulkSMS.com has introduced the STOP SMS service, which allows users in the UK to block spam text messages via a Web-based interface.
A customer event hosted recently by Microsoft and Oakwell Solutions helped local business managers to dispel false perceptions of SA`s connectedness and discover potential returns of enhanced workforce mobility.
Fontera, a local mobile product development company and participant in the UUNET Bandwidth Barn Incubator project, has signed a licensing agreement with US-based Spark Network Services.
MTN SA has presented its Yello Genie loyalty programme to hundreds of its top clients.
LG Electronics has introduced its LW70 multimedia notebook.
Internet access revenues are set to double and 3G users will top 4.4 million by 2009, says BMI-TechKnowledge.
Telkom and Vodacom have used the telecoms pricing colloquium to defend their pricing.
Beget Holdings says it will report a profit for the six months to June.
International mobile computing company, Psion Teklogix, has finalised a partnership with black-owned ICT organisation, Andacon.
Deputy communications minister Roy Padayachie concedes SA`s telecoms prices could be seen as prohibitive, and has challenged players to find a solution.
Annex Distribution, in conjunction with vendor partner and global manufacturer BenQ, has launched the SVGA PB2140 mobile digital projector to the local market.
The colloquium on pricing in the telecoms industry begins tomorrow.
