We’ve written about how the banking industry is changing several times before. With innovators like TymeBank, SA’s first digital bank, using cloud-based technologies to redefine banking models – and to disrupt more traditional banking models in the process – the entire industry is being pressured to step up their digital game. These changes are oftenRead more
Ever heard of a subscriber identification module? For many of us, it’s something we use every single day. A subscriber identification module is the technical name for a SIM card. And quite simply, it’s that little plastic thing we put into our phones that is critical to the use of the device and carries anRead more
We’ve written extensively about the different mobile deployment models and how to find the right fit for your business. Now that you know that there are so many options out there, you may be thinking about making a change. But where do you start? We sat down with our mobile experts to hear their topRead more
In a recent statement, the Vodacom Group revealed that it will no longer buy the majority of Neotel’s fixed-line business assets. According to the statement, the deal has been called off due to regulatory complexities and certain conditions not being met. The termination of the merger comes after a Pretoria High Court ruling that VodacomRead more
In a recent report, Gartner has highlighted the top ten IoT (Internet of Things) technologies that companies should be aware of over the next two years. “The IoT demands an extensive range of new technologies and skills that many organizations have yet to master,” says Nick Jones, vice president and distinguished analyst at Gartner. “ARead more
The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal prohibit a merger which would allow MTN to acquire certain Radio Access Network (RAN) assets of Telkom. The proposed deal, which has been under discussion since March 2014, would have involved a network management services agreement and reciprocal roaming agreements. The commission found that while theRead more
