Government committed to expanding telecom Nov 3, 2009
Takoradi, Nov. 2, GNA - Mr Paul Evans Aidoo, Western Regional Minister has reiterated government commitment to expanding telecommunication infrastructure to make information and data accessible to every Ghanaian. He said the government considered the mobile industry as important to the development of the country. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
U.S.$ 30 Million to Finance Helios Shared Telecom Infrastructure Project Sep 8, 2009
Tunis The project consists of a countrywide expansion of a shared telecommunication infrastructure network. The provision of shared facilities by Helios Towers Nigeria (HTN) provides the opportunity for wireless telecommunication operators to roll out their network for a larger geographical coverage, while at the same time reducing their capital investments and operating costs. (allAfrica.com)
East Africa: The Cable is Here But Region is Not Ready for It Sep 7, 2009
com: East Africa: The Cable is Here But Region is Not Ready for It (Page 1 of 1). East Africa: The Cable is Here But Region is Not Ready for It. (allAfrica.com)
A National Conversation About Unconventional Ideas For Development (II) Aug 20, 2009
Pay Attention to Microfoundation of the Economy The formula for economic success is no secret: the recipe comprises reliable energy supplies, well-developed network of transportation, viable telecommunication infrastructure, a well-developed and trusted financial system; deep human and social capital bases; maintaining macroeconomic stability; protection of private property rights, and enforcement of contracts; integration into the global economy; diversification of economic portfolio; provision... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Tikkun olam meets the Internet (121) Aug 19, 2009
For the first time in history, we have put our scientific innovation to work to create a worldwide advanced telecommunication infrastructure: the Internet. The boundaries between here and there are just a click away. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Government invests in nationwide broadband infrastructure Jul 23, 2009
Accra, July 22, GNA - Government has awarded a 150-million-dollar contract to Huawei Technologies, a Chinese-based ICT and telecommunication infrastructure company, to provide modern infrastructure to ensure internet broadband availability countrywide within the next 24 month. Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Communications, announced at the opening a two-day international conference on Business Processes Outsourcing (BPO) that the infrastructure was expected to facilitate the linking of Internet... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Are Utilities Truly Exploiting their GIS? Jun 26, 2009
This is ever so important with smart grids especially in the context of telecommunication infrastructure. Communication models for the smart grid can be created using the GIS and decisions on the kind of communication methods (wireless, GPRS, PLC, and BPL, etc. (Energy Pulse, CO)
M’sian firms urged to invest in Saudi Arabia Jun 2, 2009
M sian firms urged to invest in Saudi Arabia. Web search enhanced by. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Information and communications technology sector revenue to grow 5% Jun 1, 2009
On the challenges facing the ICT industry, Wong said they were mainly in the areas of human resource and expertise, telecommunication infrastructure and funding ... For the telecommunication infrastructure, the completion of the broadband highway would enhance the ICT sector as more would go online due to competitive Internet rates, Wong reckoned. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Vodafone to invest $700m in telecom infrastructure in Ghana May 11, 2009
London, May 10, GNA- Briatin-based Vodafone Group PLC is to invest $700 million in the development of telecommunication infrastructure in Ghana to improve on its network services, Sir John Bond, Chairman of the Company has announced. The proposed investment formed part of discussions at a meeting with a Ghana government delegation, led by Ghana President John Evans Atta Mills during his three-day official visit to London, at the invitation of the British Government, which ended on Friday. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
South Africa: A Bleak Picture of SA On Path to Authoritarianism [analysis] May 6, 2009
" In the section titled Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Are the Same, the scenario says between 2009 and 2011 the government tries but fails to find the requisite technical and managerial capacity to make good on its election promises. While there is a change of guard in the leadership at the level of the state, it continues to ignore "available expertise" in civil society and the private sector. The rupture in the ruling party sees the exodus of civil servants with institutional memory, resulting... (allAfrica.com)
Telecommunication infrastructure key for business growth, Suter says Mar 19, 2009
Telecommunication infrastructure needs to be in place for businesses to grow. What are your city's weaknesses. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Mini Budget Speech: RM60bil for stimulus package Mar 10, 2009
Second: Projects to improve telecommunication infrastructure, including broadband libraries, Broadband Community Centres as well as the provision of basic telephony services in 89 districts in rural areas at a cost of RM2. 4 billion by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission; and. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Video: Iditarod Now Leverages Iridium-Based Tracking and Voice Communications Used by Enterprise Organizations Worldwide Mar 5, 2009
"Iridium-based voice communications have been a 'must' for years for organizations operating in remote locations, like portions of Alaska, where no other forms of telecommunication infrastructure exist," said Don Thoma, executive vice president, Marketing, Iridium. "Tracking assets and keeping in touch while on the ocean, in the air, and in oil fields, rural highways and through remote territories is critical for anyone who operates or lives outside the normal boundaries of cellular or... (PR Newswire)
West Africa: New Internet Cable to Europe Planned Feb 23, 2009
The project will provide telecommunication infrastructure that will enable cost effective access to global information. The company said that in order to face this challenges, it has arranged a 1. (allAfrica.com)
