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Mobile banking overtakes PCsThe Mobility 2009 research project, released yesterday Tuesday 3 November 2009, by leading market research organisation World Wide Worx, indicates that more people bank from their cellphones than from their PCs in South Africa. The study is being conducted in four phases, with the first three looking at the use of mobile technologies by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), consumers and corporations and the final phase exploring the mobile internet. 4 Nov 2009 10:07 Most SA urban cellphone users want to upgrade devices - study[Issa Sikiti da Silva] A recent study conducted by World Wide Worx and backed by First National Bank (FNB) and BlackBerry has revealed that many consumers out of SA's 16 million urban cellphone users are highly aspirational people looking to upgrade their phones, and are looking specifically for devices that have more features. 4 Nov 2009 09:24 Channelling the mobile to brand content
Studios see big 3D bucks in 2010[Ryan Nakashima] Moviegoers are flocking to 3D films, and theatres showing 3D versions of movies often pick up twice as much revenue as the same cinema showing a 2D version. However, 3D movies are expensive to produce, and the home theatre market is more lucrative to studios. New consumer technologies could make it easier for 3D movies to make money both in cinemas and in homes. 28 Oct 2009 17:35 Accountancy Age Awards 2009 shortlistGlobal software company HansaWorld has been shortlisted for the Accountancy Age Awards 2009 in the category ‘Mid-tier Software Package of the Year,' scheduled for 18 November 2009 at Battersea Park Arena in London, United Kingdom. It has won this category in 2006 and 2007. The awards recognise the best in business practice and in the public and voluntary sectors across the UK. 27 Oct 2009 11:53 New glasses bring tears to the eyes
Nyanda meets with ICT firms[Lesley Stones, Information Technology Editor] Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda has held an inaugural meeting with information and communication technology (ICT) companies under an initiative to hold quarterly meetings to strengthen his relationship with the private sector. 26 Oct 2009 12:10 Amazon amps e-reader rivalry with free Kindle for PC[Rachel Metz] Amazon.com is trying to get more people to buy the electronic books that are compatible with its Kindle gadget by offering free software for people to read them on a computer. 26 Oct 2009 10:40 Dragon assists second language usersDragon NaturallySpeaking, Speak & See, assists those with upper body mobility and literacy problems, or those unable to type well through its speech recognition software. 22 Oct 2009 09:44 Blue Earth phone in SA
Technology groups holding their ground[Larry Claasen] Technology companies in the computer outsource field have proved to be relatively resilient in economic downswings. 16 Oct 2009 12:54 State of ICT in NGOs releasedThe State of ICT in South African NGOs 2009, was released yesterday Thursday 15 October 2009, by market research organisation, World Wide Worx and NGO technology facilitator SANGONeT. 16 Oct 2009 06:58 Latest jobs
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The increase in solar energy enquiries has rocketed following Eskom's planned tariff hikes over the next three years. This is according to Theo Rutstein, chairperson of the Teljoy Group, who says that since the publication of Eskom's proposals, his company has been receiving more than 300 inquiries per day. 
With nine years of research behind the launch of Enhanced Mobile Communications Network (EMC Network), Qkey, the company believes it will put the power of mobile behind every element of a through-the-line communications campaign and in doing so unleash the full power of mobile. 
TOKYO, JAPAN: The Japanese eyewear company behind Sarah Palin's designer glasses has come up with a high-tech solution for obsessive video-gamers and bookworms whose eyes dry out from lack of blinking. 
The Samsung Blue Earth mobile phone, first showcased at the Mobile World Congress 2009 in Barcelona, was released internationally yesterday Tuesday 20 October 2009. 
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