(Nov-2016) The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has said the population of mobile broadband users across the world will hit 3.9billion by 2020.
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Google Fiber is now a fibre and wireless ISP
(Oct-2016) Google Fiber today said it has completed its acquisition of Webpass, a wireless Internet service provider that will figure prominently into its plans for deployment of high-speed Internet. But the Alphabet division is not giving up on fiber, saying it will use both wireless and fiber networks to compete against cable companies and telcos.
Djibouti launches regional 60Tbps submarine cable
(Jun-2016) Djibouti Telecom and six other telecom service providers have signed a construction and maintenance agreement (C&MA) to build the Djibouti Africa Regional Express (DARE), a 5,500km high capacity subsea cable system.
Cisco & partners to develop Next-Gen 5G Router
(Feb-2016) Cisco has announced that it will begin collaborating with Ericsson and Intel to develop and trial what is expected to be the industry’s first 5G (fifth generation mobile networks) router. As members of the Verizon 5G Technology Forum, Cisco, Ericsson and Intel are partnering with Verizon within an ecosystem to accelerate the pace of… Continue reading Cisco & partners to develop Next-Gen 5G Router
Gulf to Africa(G2A), a New Groundbreaking Cable System by Xtera’s Turnkey Subsea Solution
Omantel, the national operator of Oman and the leading wholesale carrier in the Middle East, today announced the signing of the supply agreement with Xtera Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: XCOM), a leading provider of high-capacity, cost-effective optical transport solutions, for building yet another unique submarine cable to strengthen its position in the region and beyond.
Huawei launches Digital inCloud centre in Africa
(Jul-2015) Huawei has revealed the launch of their Digital inCloud Eastern and Southern Africa regional center at the 5th Annual VAS Africa summit. The event attracted over 70 carriers and Service Providers (SPs)/ Content Providers (CPs) in the region. According to Huawei, it is the first global solutions provider to bring Digital inCloud solution to… Continue reading Huawei launches Digital inCloud centre in Africa
How pricey Internet holds back Africa
(May-2015) The Internet brings the promise of untold riches in knowledge, culture and educational opportunities. But a great deal needs to be done to tap into its potential by Tech Central. There is widespread acknowledgement that Africa has a long road to travel before it can use the power of technology to improve the lives… Continue reading How pricey Internet holds back Africa
SGS Ltd partners with VMWare
(Mar-2015) Small Globe Solutions Ltd is proud to announce that we are a registered VMware® partner authorized to sell and rent VMware® Products to our regional customers. This will enable us to offer amazing prices on all VMWare®’s products. In this partnership we at SGS Ltd have the full access of VMWare® Knowledge Base to… Continue reading SGS Ltd partners with VMWare
SGS Ltd – IBM Business Partner
(Dec-2014) Small Globe Solutions Ltd is now proud to announce that we have now become an official IBM Business Partner. This is a great news for our clients and business partners in the Horn of Africa region, which is dubbed as a frontier technology market but nevertheless a fastly developing region. IBM is a strong… Continue reading SGS Ltd – IBM Business Partner
R.I.P Cheque book, adios PIN number: How you’ll manage your money in 2020
(Nov 2014) — The checkbook is dead. While we’re at it, let’s write an obit for card readers too. And if you’ve ever worried about who might be looking over your shoulder at the ATM machine, or the exorbitant fee that money transfer will cost you, don’t fret. In years to come — not even… Continue reading R.I.P Cheque book, adios PIN number: How you’ll manage your money in 2020