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Sunny side of the electricity bill

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:14:00 +0200

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.
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Mobile banking overtakes PCs

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:07:00 +0200

The 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.
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Most SA urban cellphone users want to upgrade devices - study

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:24:00 +0200

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.
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Channelling the mobile to brand content

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:24:00 +0200

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.
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Studios see big 3D bucks in 2010

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:35:00 +0200

Fans are scrambling to see 3D movies such as "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" in cinemas this year, and new 3D televisions could soon have home viewers feeling as if they're surrounded by a spaghetti hurricane on their couches.
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Accountancy Age Awards 2009 shortlist

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:53:00 +0200

Global 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.
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New glasses bring tears to the eyes

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:08:00 +0200

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.
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Nyanda meets with ICT firms

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:10:00 +0200

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.
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Amazon amps e-reader rivalry with free Kindle for PC

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:40:00 +0200

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.
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Dragon assists second language users

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:44:00 +0200

Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Speak & See, assists those with upper body mobility and literacy problems, or those unable to type well through its speech recognition software.
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