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Kill Those That Vandalize Telecom Assets, Says ALTON Boss

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This Association of Licensed Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ALTON) man must not be near the firing squad or where learned men use power to modernize society. He wants government to execute  people because they stole masts and repeaters, says the Vanguard. Nigeria does not need people like Engr Gbenga Adebayo in position of power. They are erratic and can do harm.

 

Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, last week repeated calls that the federal government should make the vandalisation of telecom infrastructure a capital offence to deter vandals from frustrating the efforts of telecom operators in Nigeria.

 

Of course, Tekedia does not support theft and vandalization. Yet, it is sheer ignorance for a leader of a corporate entity to suggest to government to execute people because they vandalize telecom assets. It simply shows how less he values human lives.

 

There are better ways of managing this type of problem. Beef up security and use technology to secure the assets. And when the guys come to steal, get them and let them do jail time. Do not kill anyone because they stole a repeater or anything. We need those lives. Let them go to jail and you help to rehabilitate them.

 

I mean this is a 21st century and people should not make Nigeria look like a stone age  nation. Government, for once, do not listen to this man. He has no point. Find a way to use the police to secure all properties of our citizens and corporate entities and when anyone offends the law, let the person pay with jail time or community service as it may be. Do not kill anyone with bullets or beheading for stealing from MTN, Glo , Airtel, or ALTON!

 

 

[Press Release] Event on Mobile Entertainment Industry to be Held in Cape Town

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Courtesy of all Amber UK, we are happy to bring the full, unedited press release for the Mobile Entertainment Africa conference which will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, this August. As we reported few hours ago, Tekedia is an official media partner of this event.

(LONDON) – June 29th, 2011 – All Amber, the leading company specialising in organising interactive, discussion-based events, today officially announced its latest event which boasts a spectacular speaker faculty including thought leaders from across the continent. Individuals such as Vincent Maher (Motribe, South Africa), Obi Asika (Storm360, Nigeria), Toby Shapshak (Stuff Magazine, South Africa), Mark Kaigwa (Afrinnovator, Kenya), Emma Kaye (Gate7 New Media, South Africa) have all agreed to deliver key addresses at the conference.

Furthermore, the award-winning South African film director, Aryan Kaganof, will deliver a special address and screen his work ‘SMS Sugar Man’ at the Mobile Entertainment Africa conference (www.entertainment-africa.com) in Cape Town on August 23rd and 24th, 2011.

All Amber’s Managing Director commented on his company’s latest event: “I’ve been looking out for an event to organise in Cape Town for two years. Mobile Entertainment Africa is that event and the support and interest we’re receiving is incredible. It’s a fantastic topic – people predominantly like to be entertained on their devices and this event is going to dissect how that opportunity can be grasped by all different elements of the ecosystem. I’d advise anyone interested to keep a close eye on developments because we’re in discussions with key players about some major launches and news being released at the event.This event is going to really take off over the next few weeks.”

Industry-leading organisations including Prezence Digital, Fontera, The Silicon Cape Initiative, Memeburn, VC4Africa, Afrinnovator, Balancing Act, Screen Digest, Media Source Africa, ScreenAfrica and The Callsheet have agreed to officially partner with All Amber, illustrating the extremely strong industry-wide support that the event is attracting.

Additionally, talks are ongoing with a host of leading private sector companies who have indicated their strong interest in the conference, which hopes to attract the Cape Town developer and start-up communities by offering 50% subsidises and a chance to enter the regional heat of the Global AppCircus competition.
Mobile Entertainment Africa takes place August 23rd to 24th, 2011 at the stunning 5-star luxury One&Only Cape Town Hotel on the Victoria & Albert Waterfront and will give attendees the opportunity to gain and exchange knowledge surrounding maximising the entertainment opportunity on handheld devices in Africa. Mobile Entertainment Africa is part of the Mobile Web Africa series of events which are firmly established as the industry’s most progressive and interactive mobile-focused events, bringing together all the major stakeholders.

Other key contributors for Mobile Entertainment Africa include Mark Rayner (DStv Mobile), Richard Morgan-Grenville (Supa Strikas), Jon Hoelher (Starfish Mobile),  Wesley Lynch (Realmdigital), Eyram Tawia (Leti Games), Russell Southwood (Balancing Act), Tim Bishop (Prezence), Justin Spratt (Quirk) and Candice Goodman (Mobitainment).

Mobile Entertainment Africa will provide abundant networking opportunities, which will lead to growing business and new partnerships. This will be achieved through:

• A highly interactive roundtable seating format that facilitates genuinely constructive
discussion and networking
• Panel discussions featuring senior strategists from industry leading companies
• Networking sessions designed to encourage maximum interaction between
attendees

 

Attendance at the event is limited and anyone interested in participating is strongly encouraged to reserve his or her place now before the show is fully booked. To reserve your space online please visit: www.entertainment-africa.com or call +44 (0)1376 521 170.
Contact:
Andrew Mowbray
Communications Director
All Amber
+44 (0)1376 521 170
comms@allamber.co.uk

Microsoft Office 365 and The Era of Cloud Processing

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With the launch of Office 365 by Microsoft, we have indeed entered a new domain in cloud computing.  But let us explain cloud computing, first, using  Wikipedia,

 

Cloud computing refers to the use and access of multiple server-based computational resources via a digital network (WAN, Internet connection using the World Wide Web, etc.). Cloud users may access the server resources using a computer, netbook, pad computer, smart phone, or other device. In cloud computing, applications are provided and managed by the cloud server and data is also stored remotely in the cloud configuration. Users do not download and install applications on their own device or computer; all processing and storage is maintained by the cloud server. The on-line services may be offered from a cloud provider or by a private organization.

 

 

With the transition of word processing to the cloud, it does imply that many office applications are moving to the cloud space. That is indeed a huge change for how companies work and how they plan.

 

In the cloud, Microsoft will retail Office 365. There will be Professional subscription for firms with about 25 users or less. There will also be Enterprise subscription for larger firms with more users. This product which went on sale yesterday will surely move to the Windows Mobile  tablet, Tekedia predicts within two years.

 

Office 365 includes the Microsoft Office suite of desktop applications and hosted versions of Microsoft’s Server products (including Exchange Server, SharePoint Server, and Lync Server), delivered and accessed over the Internet,in effect, the next version of Business Productivity Online Services (BPOS).

The Rise of Android, Arguably The Fastest Adopting OS in History

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Tekedia is very excited to share some numbers we have collected on Android. The mobile operating system powered about 700,000 smartphones in 2008. By 2009,  the numbers moved to 8.4 million. By 2010, it jumped to 75 million. It is expected  to rise to 206 million in 2011. These numbers are courtesy of Canalys, a market research firm.

 

Android is becoming ubiquitous – more than 400,000 Android devices are activated daily. Google nailed this through its open platform model. Android will eclipse Apple’s iOS – a mobile operating system used in iPhone and iPad. While Google Android is used by more than 300 manufactures, iOS is simple one company and that is Apple.  So with Android, you get more than 300 insights, with iOS, it is simply iPhone. This alone will define who wins this race in near future.

 

Android is doing something – it is making the mobile ecosystem to become like the Internet. Entrance by hardware makers have become easier. All you need is buy a chipset and give your product a name and you are brand owner. Android will make the telecom industry transition to be like the Internet and more people will access it, easily. The old closed order of the big telcos is crumbling with the Android rise. They used to dictate what phones cannot do, now, you have got more choices.

 

The telecommunication industry is growing at an alarming rate. According to Gartner, a market research firm, there were 2 billion mobile handsets in 2005, today that number is about 5 billion. Compare the fact that the world has not sold the 1 billionth PC despite the PC having been invented for many decades, then, we can appreciate the momentum of this industry.

 

This is simply the reason why many think the future is mobile and others say better that now is mobile. The best of the phone of the last era, Motorola Razr offered nothing much. Today, your phone is a small computer. And it is just  the beginning.

 

Android  through Huawei is going to reach more handsets through the fast selling IDEOS which sold excess of 180,000 units within 6 months in Kenya and we estimate will sell up to 300,000 in Nigeria this year. That phone is $100 making it one of the most affordable smartphones on sale, globally. Starcomms sales it in Nigeria.

 

Globally, Android had 35% share of new smartphone shipment in Q1 2011. This number is better than Nokia Symbian, an also-ran OS. It is expected to add up to 8% on this by the 4th Quarter of this year.

 

[News Falash] Tekedia Is an Official Media Partner To Mobile Entertainment Africa – Cape Town, August 2011

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This is a very good one. all Amber, the same company, that organized the successful Mobile Web West Africa just launched a new event, Mobile Entertainment Africa, which will take place on the 23rd & 24th August at the stunning One&Only Cape Town on the Victoria & Albert Waterfront.

 

Tekedia is an official media partner of this Mobile Entertainment Africa.

 

The event is going to focus on “Maximising the Entertainment Opportunity on Handheld Devices” and it’s looking like it will match the success of the Mobile Web Africa series  which got great and incredible feedback.

 

The agenda is evolving and some speakers have lined up for this event:

Emma Kaye, CEO, Gate7Media

Vincent Maher, Co-Founder, Motribe

Mark Kaigwa, Partner, Afrinnovator

Obi Asika, Chairman & CEO, Storm360

Tim Bishop, CTO, Prezence Digital

Wesley Lynch, Founder & MD, Realmdigital

Toby Shapshak, Editor, Stuff Magazine

Mark Rayner, GM, DStv Mobile South Africa

 

 

The combination of such a high quality speaker faculty with a great working environment and superb networking (as a result of the Interactive Roundtable Seating Format) means that the foundations are already in place for this to be a brilliant couple of days. Awesome.

 

A run down of the agenda of this event is as follows:

  • The agenda is split into 8 mini sessions, each with their own topic. This enables the conference to be wide ranging and gives you a full overview of the sector.
  • This is not the final agenda – it is a working document. We’ve made a fantastic start and will be looking to add the final touches as we build towards the event.
  • The presentations are short – around the 15 to 25 minute mark, we encourage our presenters to ‘cut to the chase’, not deliver company sermons. Time is of the essence, we’ve got 2 days and we want to cover as much ground as possible.
  • The last session of the conference is ‘Open Mic’, this is something which is unique to our events. Any conference attendee can take to the podium and talk about whatever they want. It works fantastically well. When you’re registered for the event let us know whether you’d like to reserve a slot.
  • Over 2 days there are 7 hours dedicated to interaction and discussion. After each batch of presentations there is a roundtable discussion period, followed by a traditional panel discussion. It’s a great format.
  • Casual networking and relationship building will be a crucial element of your conference experience. Every day starts with Breakfast Canapés and throughout the event there will be plenty of opportunities for you to take advantage of.
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