Articles about Alan Knott-Craig

What inventors can learn from ‘Please Call Me’ saga

‘Please Call Me’ inventor Nkosana Makate could have avoided a protracted legal dispute by addressing compensation and commercialisation issues early, say experts.

Fibertime, Nokia to offer uncapped internet for only R5 a day

Fibretime aims to reach 1.5 million homes in underserved areas within the next five years.

Politicians get involved in 'Please Call Me' drama

Comms minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has involved herself in the 'Please Call Me' saga, telling Vodacom to 'shut up' and `do the right thing'.

HeroTel's acquisitive trail continues

The group makes its 29th acquisition, buying 100% of Koshcom, a North-West wireless Internet service provider.

HeroTel expands Eastern Cape footprint

HeroTel consolidates its position in the Eastern Cape and extends its rural coverage with the acquisition of Queenstown-based LCom Communications.

Hope for Tshwane's free WiFi

Project Isizwe holds successful talks with the city to resolve potential disruption to the free Internet service.

Online learning key to lower tertiary fees

Industry experts advocate for online education and free WiFi to bring down the cost of higher education.

IT awards need crowdsourcing effort

IITPSA urges ICT professionals to nominate their peers for the 2016 IT Personality and Visionary CIO awards.

Vodacom 'surprised' by 'Please Call Me' ruling

The Constitutional Court ruling was a surprise to the telco, which now says it is ready to negotiate with the 'Please Call Me' inventor.

City of Tshwane proceeds with security app

The app is to be a communication link between officers on the ground and the control room.

IT Personality, Visionary CIO 2015 finalists announced

Both awards are presented by the IITPSA, in association with ITWeb, Gibs, and Gartner Africa, and will be announced on 12 November.

Telkom, Cell C switch places

In a reversal of roles in SA's mobile landscape, Telkom steals Cell C's rusty consumer champion trophy.