Annual app downloads to reach 102bn

The annual downloads from mobile app stores are set to reach 102-billion in 2013, according to Gartner. Total revenue in 2013 will reach $26-billion, up from $18-billion in 2012. Free apps will account for 91% of total downloads in 2013. Gartner says that in-app...

World Bank partnership promotes open data

The World Bank has joined forces with the Open Data Institute and the Open Knowledge Foundation in a three-year project aimed at helping policy-makers and citizens in developing countries understand and exploit the benefits of open data. The project, launched today at...

Orange wins Frost & Sullivan award

Frost & Sullivan has presented telecommunications company Orange with the 2013 Africa Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year Award, based on their execution of its growth strategies, as well as their commitment to offering superior services and products to...