Data science, and the extraction of insights from the vast amounts of data generated in the emerging digital economy, will be key to effective governance, service delivery, and improving the lives of South Africa’s people. FULL STORY >

Kurt Garbacz, National Business Development Manager of Itec Communications explains why going open-source on your phone systems is not always the wisest move. FULL STORY >

Pan-African communications provider SEACOM today formally announced the completion of the 100% acquisition of FibreCo Telecommunications. FULL STORY >

The mobile continent’s appetite for communication technology and its unique challenges create both challenges and opportunities for African telcos.Sherry Zameer, SVP Internet of Things for CISMEA at Gemalto, explains. FULL STORY >

SkyGroup Communications reveals that according to a global study by partner Barco ClickShare; room layout, interruptions, technology issues, and the presence of food are among the top factors which impact on the engagement of an audience... FULL STORY >

Industry’s first detailed simulation of 5G NR networks and devices builds on unique Qualcomm Technologies capability, prepares mobile ecosystem with predictions of 5G real-world performance. FULL STORY >

Smile Communications and MediaTek have teamed up to bring the latest VoLTE smartphones to customers in Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). FULL STORY >

The Africa Telecommunications Union (ATU) highlighted the importance of connecting rural and remote areas in Africa to economic opportunities at AfricaCom held on 7- 9 November in Cape Town, saying... FULL STORY >

Deloitte explores four possible scenarios. FULL STORY >

One of the biggest challenges facing South Africa is a shortage of investment capital for much-needed infrastructure. ZTE is determined to play a role in overcoming this challenge. FULL STORY >

Privately owned global Network Service Provider Workonline Communications and online broadcasting platform provider Tysflo, have announced a strategic partnership that will see Tysflo expanding in the African market, offering... FULL STORY >

Mark McCallum of Orange Business Services, talks about digital transformation in Africa, and the opportunities and challenges that the evolving African market offers to businesses and telcos. FULL STORY >

Recently appointed as VP of Integrated Communications at SAP for the EMEA region, we chatted to Alex Rumble about joining the company, what the role entails, the challenges it presents, and how to overcome them. FULL STORY >

New unified communications service delivers frustration-free meetings with exceptional video and audio quality. Brooks Brothers, Level 3, and Vonage among the early users and partners. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry says it is now able to be competitive with other cloud communication platforms by offering the most secure cloud based communications platform with the introduction of BBM Enterprise SDK. FULL STORY >