Tech shift drives print market upheaval

The worldwide continuous-feed, digital production print market is experiencing significant opportunity, thanks to a major technology shift. According to new research from International Data Corporation (IDC), the much anticipated shift from electrophotography (EP) to...

High-definition TVs hit 1m mark

The market for ultra-high-definition (UHD) TV panels reached a significant new benchmark in March when global shipments exceeded 1-million units for the first time, driven by vastly increased deliveries from the industry’s three largest makers of the high-end panels....

Parkhurst to be most-connected suburb in JHB

Parkhurst hopes to become one of South Africa’s most connected suburbs. The Parkhurst Residents and Business Owners Association (PRABOA) has put out a request for proposal for fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) vendors to install a fibre network in the neighbourhood. This...

Yahsat is SatCom’s operator of the year

The Middle East’s Yahsat took home the SatCom Star Award for Satellite Operator of the Year last night (20 May). Yahsat previously won the Most Innovative Product/Service for Africa for two consecutive years in 2012 and 2013. Since 2012, Yahsat has provided...

How to make satellite connectivity a reality

Kathy Gibson at SatCom, Sandton – The verdict is in, and consensus is that satellite is the best way to ensure nationwide broadband connectivity. But what needs to happen to make that a reality? Denis Burgevin, vice-president: business development at Thales...

Why satellite for nationwide coverage?

Kathy Gibson at SatCom, Sandton – It is a well-known fact the ICT is a major contributor to the development and prosperity of a nation. And, while Internet connectivity has the ability to increase a country’s GPD (gross domestic product), better connectivity can...