In today's technology roundup: Database disrupts drugs trade, election Web site hacked, gizmo puts cold callers on hold, and Amazon offers dim holiday forecast.
In this World Wide Wrap: New tech cancels signal collision, Kovio unveils printed RFID tag, and GAO introduces long-range RFID tag.
The telco considers increasing its investment in Southern Africa.
The post office battles to stop the National Stokvel Association from suing it for reneging on a cancelled cellular deal.
In this World Wide Wrap: Bharti Airtel contracts IBM, UK lines up |--gbp--|1bn in outsourcing, and Logos Technologies awarded.
The mobile computer is the first rugged handheld to operate on Windows Mobile 6.1. [Local rep: ProScan Systems]
Restraints in the IT networking industry should not deter investments in the UC market, says Frost & Sullivan.
The new information portal gives persons with disabilities access to the mainstream economy.
In this World Wide Wrap: 4G for mobile networks, cellular to merge with VOIP, and cellphone calls to motorists blocked.
In this World Wide Wrap: CIOs lead green IT movement, vendors getting greener, and energy-efficient monitors unveiled.
VOIP`s cost and complexity is often in the licensing, says Brendan Tobin, professional services consultant, 3Com Africa.
The company deployed thousands of communications devices to maintain network visibility for the electricity utility.
The company has secured an exclusive distribution agreement with WiMax test tool manufacturer Mobile Metrics.