African telecommunications providers consolidate their networks to survive in a competitive landscape, says Oracle Communications.
In this World Wide Wrap: Brocade converges the network, Starent rolls out converged platform, and CounterPath bridges VOIP divide.
In this World Wide Wrap: Recession creates new opportunities, Cox goes cellular, and WiMax Innovation Network planned.
Oracle has signed a collaborative deal with Google for users to build and deploy Web-based applications.
In today's technology roundup: Conficker makes its move, Internet to overtake TV by mid-2010, Google loses third exec, and police fight back on laser threat.
In this World Wide Wrap: Program offers voice choice, viral battery breakthrough, and super-slim, flexible speaker unveiled.
In this World Wide Wrap: Dell boosts healthcare, hospitals get virtualised, and demand for mobility increases.
In this World Wide Wrap: Microsoft partners with Georgia Tech, Northrop Grumman wins RFID contract, and AeroScout releases WiFi RFID tags.
Software-as-a-service will create opportunities for third-party applications, a Gartner report predicts.
Places of interest functionality is the future of GPS technology, say MapIT and data partner, eWheels.
The company's partnership with MapHost.co.za enables comprehensive GPS maps and information.
Lack of affordable broadband infrastructure and licensing policies are some major hurdles, says Hughes Network Systems.
In this World Wide Wrap: Ghana to upgrade utility providers, Belkin buoyed by growth in Africa, and SRA awards $40m subcontract.