Traffic prediction and avoidance underpin TomTom's promise to motorists, while Garmin focuses on value-added mapping and eco-friendly driving.
In this World Wide Wrap: Scotland defence dumps IT deals, Spitfire intros Android app, and Control4 unveils dealer programme.
In this World Wide Wrap: Czech operators support mobile payment, Egypt govt takes on e-billing, and Reuters buys e-billing provider.
In this World Wide Wrap: Skype for Android 3G hacked, Cisco unveils Umi, and VOIP hackers strike Australia.
Vodacom and MTN still dominate SA`s cellphone market, but this will change after Telkom Mobile`s launch, says independent ICT industry analyst Tom Tshitangano.
The continent needs wireless broadband because the Internet is becoming more complex, says Winston Smith, MD of Alvarion SA.
Growing demand for ubiquitous access is shaping a new user-centric computing paradigm, says VMware.
Microsoft unveils its newest mobile operating system today, in New York, with the South African launch on this year's calendar.
SA's M-Pesa heads to the 10 000-subscriber milestone, but the growth is too slow if Vodacom hopes to reach 10 million in three years.
The 4G standard is evolving slowly but will play a key role in expanding the impact of IT in the physical world, says Gartner.
The bank hopes its virtual currency clearing platform will become an ubiquitous standard.
In today's technology roundup: Google tests intelligent cars, iPhone 4 troubles continue, UAE scraps BlackBerry ban, and Virgin Galactic completes first flight.
In this World Wide Wrap: Westpac focuses on customer tech, ClairMail raises $13.8m for mobile banking, and new card features rewards button.