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...DiData appoints AccessKenya directors
Dimension Data has made three new appointments to the AccessKenya Group board of directors, effective 16 September and following news that the R328-million offer for Dimension Data to acquire AccessKenya has gone unconditional. The new directors are Derek Wilcocks,...Heritage Day environment celebrations
September marks annual Heritage Month, when South Africans recognise the tangible and intangible aspects of our culture. Champions of the Environment Foundation (CEF) believes that heritage should not only be defined in terms of culture, but that natural/environmental...