It Is Official – Acer, Fujitsu and ZTE Will Make Tablets On Windows Mobile. Is Nokia Dead?

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May 25, 2011

Tomorrow, Tekedia will publish an analysts take on the future of Nokia and the gamble of abandoning its operating system (OS) to sign up for Microsoft Windows. This could turn out be a very big strategic blunder by the new CEO.

It is already confirmed that Acer, Fujitsu and Zte will make tablets in Windows Mobile. The big question is? How can Nokia compete in this space with this low cost brands. Nokia might have prepared its grave in this alliance with Microsoft. Without any right of exclusivity, the deal is not right. Windows Mobile will turn out to be like Android and many players will join. That way, the money that Nokia paid Microsoft might not have helped it that much.

OS is becoming a commodity and Windows is joining that wagon which Android started. But for Nokia, it is innovate now or become history. Yes, they will, but what of the cost? People in the developing world will surely choose a cheaper version than what Nokia will give. With three Asian giants in the game, that premium price may not be possible.

We will be giving you information on the new Mango from Microsoft. All that will be coming on Tekedia tomorrow.

South African Cell C Tops The Choice of Subscribers That Switch Networks

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May 25, 2011

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BusinessLive reports about a new study has revealed that Cell C, South Africa’s third mobile provider, is the provider of choice for customers who choose to switch networks. In a study done by Innovation Agency titled 2010 Telco Innovation Study, 47% of subscribers chose Cell C in a pool of 14% respondents that switched telecom providers.

While respondents cited a variety of reasons for swapping networks, disappointing customer service topped the list. Women were also more likely to switch than men, according to Innovation Agency.

“As the newcomer, and soon after their Trevor Noah campaign, it was not surprising that the results showed that Cell C were the biggest gainers,” said Rory Moore, CEO of Innovation Agency.

Additional findings from a sample of 456 people revealed that Vodacom has the biggest appeal among individuals over 50 and MTN () was a favourite among people under the age of 30.

Vodacom was rated as the most innovative telecoms company in SA by quite a margin in the 2010 study.

“What was quite interesting was correlating the demographic breakdown of the respondents with their rating preference – people over the age of 50 were the biggest group to rate Vodacom the most innovative provider. MTN was rated second overall with their biggest fans falling in the under 30 age group,” said Moore.

South Africa’s First Network To Operate On Dual Band Network, Cell C, Redefines Innovation

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May 25, 2011

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Cell C is very unique among cellular operators, and it is shaping the future of cellular communications today, in South Africa. This company’s strategy is built on innovation and it is doing that constantly. In Japan, they call it Kaizen – continuous innovation.

Launched in 2001, Cell C is South Africa’s third cellular operator with just under seven million subscribers. Check out how it described itself, “we are the possibilities provider”. It is about harnessing the power of the web to serve the needs, expectations and perceptions of its customers, very well. And it seems to be doing just that – count the number of firsts in this content from its site.

In 2010 we’re taking the lead in the mobile communications race. We were the first to operate on a dual band network. We were the first to offer cost-effective call options like per second billing. And we’re working on even more firsts right now, like building the first HSPA+ 900 network in South Africa.

Cell C looks to the future to bring you the technology of tomorrow today. That’s why, above all, Cell C is a provider of possibilities. Every day, more South Africans turn to us for simple, innovative, value-for-money products, exceptional customer service, and the promise of something even better to come.

In the age of the internet the only constant is change. At Cell C we see change as opportunity. So we’re connecting with our customers on Facebook, Twitter and MXit. We want to harness the power of the internet to serve you better.

Osuneye Olasunkami of Suky Marketing Communication Gets BMW 5 Series From Globacom Nigeria

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May 25, 2011

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Globacom Nigeria rewarded top dealers of its Glo 3G High Speed Internet modem and prepaid Blackberry services. These are the elite performers in its distribution partner network. They spent money and awarded many prizes to their partners and associates.

But the highest of all and the best prize, by Tekedia judgement, is the one won by Osuneye Olasunkami of Suky Marketing Communication. He received BMW 5 series for winning the Glo 3G modem Business Associates Category.

Wunmi Jewesimi, Head of 3G and Blackberry Glo, noted that the reward scheme was introduced to appreciate the business associates for efforts in helping the firm succeed. According to him “we are rewarding them for their outstanding performance and at the same time encouraging a healthy competition among all the 3G and Blackberry business associates, especially for the two products”.

East Africa Records A massive 76% Growth in PC Shipments in Q1 2011

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May 25, 2011

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The PC market in East Africa strongly expanded in the first quarter of 2011, even as the worldwide PC market contracted and the pan-African market almost stagnated, according to a recent report by market research company IDC. While global PC shipments declined 3.2% year on year during the first three months of 2011 and the overall African PC market grew a marginal 1%, East Africa (including Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Uganda) recorded a massive 76% growth in PC shipments. IDC expects that the East African PC market will further grow by about 35–45% in 2011 before cooling off in 2012.

According to the IDC report, the growth in Q1 2011 was fueled primarily by a healthy demand for notebooks, with Kenya showing the highest uptake. This quarter was a continuation of the dynamic development in 2010, supported by the resumption of commercial demand and strong advertising and promotion efforts by vendors, as well as their efforts to find new distribution channels and strengthen existing ones. This helped to stymie unofficial (gray market) shipments.

The report also said that consumer demand was dynamic in 2010 but relaxed in Q1 2011, due to a combination of factors that affected price levels, including unfavorable foreign exchange rates and inflationary pressures. In addition, competition between vendors caused consumer pricing to plateau, and thus prevented sellers from stimulating demand around attractive price points.

“We are continuing to see increased interest in the region from international investors, especially with Kenya’s new constitution, which is hoped to be fully implemented after the next general elections, Uganda’s oil discovery, and the formation of the East African Community (EAC) market, which has a combined population of over 130 million,” says IDC analyst Stanley Kamanguya. “Investors are looking at the region as the next frontier of growth, with Kenya as the hub. Political risk will remain a key issue for investors, however. The extent of consequences of events in North Africa and the Middle East remains unclear, which will affect the market in the short term.”

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