The chip technology will help prepare the US payment infrastructure for the arrival of NFC-based mobile payments.
In the last two months, the communications platform has seen a 1 500% increase in user numbers.
The services have evolved beyond vehicle tracking and are now being used in customer relationship management.
We need to be reminded that economic development and science are very closely aligned, says DST minister Naledi Pandor.
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Music videos turn increasingly immersive and interactive as new technologies blur the line between the real and virtual worlds.
The electric-powered aircraft, with a two-metre wingspan, has a top speed of nearly 100 miles per hour.
The malware only runs after users unwittingly install it onto their Android-based devices, says CA Security.
The tech enables users to unlock their phones and call up a mobile wallet app with a swipe of a fingertip.
With these machines, customers will be relieved of waiting in queues for their turn to be served for routine transactions.
ICT business opportunities can be enhanced by the establishment of incubation hubs, says deputy communications minister Obed Bapela.
The agreement with LightSquared will see Sprint host spectrum and provide network services.
Nigeria turns to satellite technology to drive Internet connectivity for economic growth.