Apple Distributes Killer Viruses And Diseases Around Entreprises – BlackBerry HIV, Motorola Heart, Nokia Cancer, HP Allergy

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August 19, 2011

Our apology if you do not like the title of this piece. But we want to make a point. Apple is destroying and disrupting enterprise ecosystem. Many companies are basically dying or exiting the industry because of the iPhone and iPad. Apple executes so well that instead of the rivals competing, they just decide to join the Apple parade. And when it is not possible, they exit.

Last year, one small company, Kno, planned to make e-readers that could be used to sell educational materials. That company has since decided to make iPad it wanted to compete against the central piece of its new app business.

So, Apple is causing problems and distributing virus and diseases with some in the killer category. The following are what Apple has done to some iconic and big companies with the nature of the virus/disease:

Motorola Mobility got a heart attack but was saved by Google when it bought it. Without Google, Motorola Mobility was sure to be dead. But it can survive the heart attack, albeit, under this new doctor and hospital wad, named Google. It was due to iPhone and iPad that Motorola needs this Google help.
Nokia has a treatable cancer. Chemo is going on, being administered by one guy they picked from Microsoft. So far, it is inclusive to know if Nokia will survive or not. Good enough for Nokia, the disease has not become so bad that Nokia cannot be saved. iPhone destroyed Nokia business model and today they are looking for answers. With few phones in the low cost category going to be sold in the developed world in coming years, Nokia is required to step up and make smartphones.
HP has allergy. They seem to be clouded with no plan. They bought Compaq ten years. Bought Palm few months ago. And today, they are exiting the business. That allergy must clear soon. This company followed Apple into tablet only to be surprised within a month that they did not get it right. They quickly want to clear the allergy and refocus into server, corporate services and software. Good enough, Apple has not decided to go into those areas. But IBM is surely waiting for HP.
BlackBerry is at an advanced stage of HIV and any moment now, it will transmute into a full AIDS. Provided Apple remains in business, this HIV can only be cured by 100% blood transfusion with another company buying BB. Otherwise, BB cannot do it alone. It was iPhone that destroyed this company and they may never recover. Microsoft is a good doctor and BB may better visit that hospital quick.

We are working on a piece that will help African firms to know how to navigate this enterprise disruption and focus on areas of growth and opportunity. We recommend that your business becomes anchored on Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Apple technologies. Other ones may not easily survive!

Zenith Bank, A TBIA 20 Component, Is Hiring – Apply Or Submit Your CV

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August 19, 2011

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One of TBIA 20 components is hiring. ZenithBank seems to expanding. They want a Zenith Person!

Who is a Zenith Person? Zenith Person is an employee who:

Shares the same mission with the bank

Is a bold person who loves challenges

Is able to solve problems at lightning speed

Possesses excellent creative and analytical skills.

Is imbued with a conducive team spirit

Is zealous to work well with little or no supervision.

Has a good attitude

Is self-motivated and result oriented

We search for and employ fresh and innovative individuals whose qualities align with the Bank’s core values of excellence. If you think you fit the profile, please contact us.

You can also contact our Human Resources directly hr@zenithbank.com

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The Year Of HTC – 2011 Is Excellent Year For HTC Smartphones

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August 19, 2011

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HTC is a relatively young company in the world of smartphones, but in the last few years since the advent of the touchscreen smartphone in 2007, the Taiwanese company has gone from strength to strength and is now one of the leading manufacturers in the industry. Although earlier HTC phones focused mainly on Windows Mobile, the company has since put most of their weight behind Android and has been one of the main supporters of the Google mobile OS.

This has caused the manufacturer some problems, such as Apple increasingly throwing its weight around with endless lawsuits in an attempt to knock Google out of the smartphone industry without directly taking them on head to head. Regardless, HTC is not too troubled by the threats from Cupertino as their Android handsets keep going from strength to strength. Last year’s Desire was one of the most popular phones of 2010 and they are garnering even more acclaim with this year’s offerings, even though we are only halfway through 2011.

The first big HTC offering of 2011 has been the Sensation, which has been the only phone that has come close to rivaling the Galaxy SII, currently the top selling smartphone in many markets such as the UK. The Sensation is a dual core beast that sports a large 4.3? qHD display, the latest Gingerbread Android, and a host of connectivity features including DLNA Wi-Fi. It is also one of the first phones to feature 1080p video recording through its camera.

HTC Sensation

However, HTC has another wonder up its sleeves with the EVO 3D. This is quite similar in most specifications to the Sensation, and also draws a lot of inspiration from the HTC EVO that was released a while back in the United States. This time the EVO 3D is set for sale in other markets too and is one of the first phones to make use of a 3D parallax screen. This means you can enjoy 3D images and videos, including 3D movies, all from the comfort of your phone screen, and without the need to silly looking glasses.

HTC EVO 3D

The EVO 3D does not just allow you to watch 3D movies but also gives you the opportunity to produce your own with its fabulous camera. This can record 720p HD videos in 3D and, like the Sensation, can also record 1080p video for 3D. With the EVO you can even capture stereoscopic images for a more lifelike effect.

HTC has not completely given up on its first love either, as it has a fantastic Windows Phone 7 device in the works. The HTC Eternity will be the first WP7 handset from HTC since the Mozart and HD7 at the end of 2010. Like the Sensation and EVO, the Eternity will come with a large screen, although this time an even larger 4.7 one. This phone also includes 720p video recording and some great entertainment features including Xbox LIVE.

HTC Eternity

The year is only half over and no doubt HTC will have many more amazing phones to show off by Christmas. However, the Sensation, EVO 3D, and Eternity are some of the best smartphones currently knocking about and each have their own appeal. While the Sensation is already on sale in the UK the EVO 3D and Eternity are set for release very soon. You’ve been thinking it’s a HTC kind of world…

AppCircus Kenya Competition Now Playing – The Road To Mobile World Congress

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August 19, 2011

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Here comes AppCircus in Kenya.. iHub Nairobi will host the travelling showcase of the most creative and innovative apps on the 10th of September.

Ten developers can pitch in front of an international jury, formed by industry experts.The winner of the AppCircus will get an opportunity to be nominated for the Mobile Premier Awards 2012, which are held during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

The deadline to participate is the 22th of August! Submit via iHub Kenya.

Here are the rules for participation:

Submissions and presentations to the AppCircus are FREE and open to any developer, Startup or company.
Applicants must send one representative person to present the app live on stage.
Apps are submitted through the appcircus.com platform.
Registration and membership on appcircus are FREE!
appcircus.com members need to add the app to their profile before applying to an AppCircus.
Each App can only present in one AppCircus, except if it receives a Runnerup Waiver.
One app in each AppCircus will be nominated for the pool of apps from which the 20 finalists for the Mobile Premier Awards 2012 will be selected.
The app with most votes after the nomination winner, will receive a “Runnerup Waiver”, which allows it to apply again to be selected at another AppCircus.

Orange Telecoms Launches An African Social Venture Prize

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August 19, 2011

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The project aims at promoting social innovation for development, thanks to information and communication technologies, through financial and management support to new businesses.

Rewarding ventures using technology for development purposes

The African Social Venture Prize will reward three projects or enterprises addressing needs of the ‘bottom of pyramid’ market in Africa through technology.

The digital projects range from e-health and mobile banking to digital and mobile applications for education or agriculture. They therefore represent huge opportunities for social development.

An initiative part of a larger Innovation strategy and Corporate Social Responsibility policy

Orange has commercial operations in 17 countries in Africa. This project is at the crossroads of its Corporate Social Responsibility policy and its Innovation strategy. By promoting social ventures, Orange aims at raising awareness about the role that Information and Communication Technologies can play in development.

Prizes :

The 3 winners will receive a financial grant (25K€, 15K€, 10K€) and they will also benefit from a 6-month mentoring by management experts.

How to participate :

Participants, regardless of nationality, must be more than 21 years old, can either be students, entrepreneurs running companies since no more than 2 years on the launch day of the competition. The companies or projects are required to target at least one of the African countries of Orange’s footprint. Their core business has to use technology in an innovative way to enhance living conditions of local populations.

The African countries of Orange’s footprint are Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic, Uganda, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Botswana.

Application will be possible from :

June 8th to September 15th 2011.

Contact : orange.socialventure@starafrica.com

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