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(Brainstorm) Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2004 21:38:14 +0200 (SAST) Subject: NITF ICT Forum: Charter on track / Java skills in greatest demand Message-ID: <20041101193814.1F5BE35C6DD@mx01.sangonet.org.za> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_Mixed_SimpleMail_by_the_Email_Corporation Content-Type: text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Brainstorm Newsletter - March issue

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I= CT BEE Charter weathers storm of dissent	=
The ICT Working Group chairman says it=92s the content of t= he charter that matters, not interim deadlines. Full story.

NOT= E FROM THE EDITOR

FRE= E STORIES

It=92s always nerve-wracking trying to put together articles fo= r publication in a monthly magazine when the inform= ation upon which the story is based moves like quicksan= d under the feet of our journalists.
This has been the case for this month=92s black economic empowerment (BEE) feature, which was originally scheduled around the 30 September dead= line for presentation of the final draft of the ICT ch= arter to Cabinet. In the final analysis, the reason the draft didn=92t come out on time was where the mea= t of the story actually lay.
However, since it is not Brainstorm that the char= ter is supposed to benefit directly, I will contain m= y frustration, and magnanimously hope the final res= ult is a document that incorporates all voices and benefits as intended. Regardless, we bring you th= e story of all the drama behind the delays and the = many pitfalls of executing a BEE strategy.

Open source is another issue looming ove= r the South African IT landscape. Having given it a res= t for a while, we tackled Linux again this month. Altho= ugh arguments for running Linux have proven compellin= g, desktop Linux remains a rare phenomenon. We take = a look at whether Linux is ready for the desktop an= d, not content to stop there, we look at how effecti= ve it is at enterprise level.

Have a good one,
Georgi

More channel challenges

Vendors, distributors and resellers speak out. Full story.

Taking the plunge

Research houses are at odds over enterprise Linux.= Full story.

Bonding or buffoonery?

The pros and cons of corporate team-building.= Full story.

Strong performance

Small cap IT stocks are lifting the sector inde= x. Full story.

PREMIUM CONTENT

Nobody said IT would be easy

A how-to guide on getting the industry empowered.
Full story

BEE in IT: Clashes ahead

A report back from ITWeb and Sondeza=92s recent BEE confere= nce.
Full story

Ready or what

Industry leaders share their opinion on the readiness of desktop Linux.
Full story

Where the future emerges

Assessing HP=92s i-community project in the Limpopo province. =
Full story

COLUMN

BACKBITE AND SNEERWELL
by Ivo Vegter
Don`t mess with the geeks
Wise consumers won=92t tolerate incompetent service provi= ders.
Full story

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Mid-market ERP = mania

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ICASA to tackle licence logjam=

[Paul Vecchiatto] - ICASA is hoping the PTN and VANS lice= nsing logjam should be cleared soon.= [ Telecoms ] <= /font>

ICASA issues first USALs

[Rodney Weidemann] - The regulator has issued four of the = underserviced area licences (USALs), five months after the minister origina= lly awarded them to the bidders. [ <= A href=3D"/sections/Telecoms/default.asp?O=3DWT">Telecoms ] <= /font>

Nokia predicts slowing market<= /a>

[Reuters] - Nokia expects slow mobile phone growt= h next year but plans to launch more phones and regain lost market share. [ Hardware ] <= /font>

Reduced calls to the US, UK

Telkom says directly dialled calls to= the US and UK will cost R1.50 per minute from tomorrow. [ Telecoms ] <= /font>

Getting Real : Radio= revolution

[Warwick Ashford] - A new mobile communication technology= promises to give new life to the oldest form of wireless communication. Bu= t will this be the best thing since radio, or simply a crafty way of genera= ting new revenue streams? [ Columnists= ]

Get ready for cheaper calls

[Rodney Weidemann] - The biggest impact deregulation will = have in SA will be on the price of telecommunications services, says Neil M= acdonald, chairman of Hymax Telecoms. [ Telecoms ] <= /font>

Deregulation creates market disr= uption

[Rodney Weidemann] - The deregulation of the telecoms indu= stry has left many questions unanswered and to survive in the new environme= nt, companies must have a sound business plan, says a telecoms analyst. [ Telecoms ] <= /font>

MPs cross wires over Telkom job cuts<= /font>

[Paul Vecchiatto] - Telkom's planned job cuts came under = the parliamentary spotlight yesterday, with MPs arguing over the number of = people affected and calling for more fixed-line competition. [ Telecoms ] <= /font>

Vodacom, Vodafone in global partnersh= ip

[Rodney Weidemann and Damian Clarks= on] - Vodacom will be able to leverage 3G t= echnology and better international roaming, thanks to a global partnership = agreement with Vodafone. [ Business ] <= /font>

Nokia says cellphone future is = =91smart'

[Warwick Ashford] - Nokia showcased its latest products a= t a mobility conference in Monaco, featuring technologies that illustrate t= he rapid evolution of the mobile industry. [ Telecoms ] <= /font>

New Nokia camera phones debut<= /a>

[Reuters] - Nokia unveiled three new camera phone= s yesterday that will hit the Asian market in the last quarter of this year= . [ Hardware ] <= /font>

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EDITORIALS

Getting Real: Radio revolution

[<= /font>Warwick Ashford] - A new mobile communication technology promis= es to give new life to the oldest form of wireless communication. But will = this be the best thing since radio, or simply a crafty way of generating ne= w revenue streams?=20 [ Columnists]

M-Web flexes numbers muscle

[<= /font>Paul Vecchiatto] - In the first in a series of interviews quizz= ing local Internet service providers on their VOIP plans, M-Web CEO Kim Rei= d told ITWeb that telecommunications liberalisation will evolve into a numb= ers game.=20 [ Interviews]

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INDUSTRY NEWS

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BUSINESS	Sponsored by: Dimension Data

Prism wins in Technology Top 100

Prism Holdings won the large enterprise c= ategory of the Technology Top 100 awards held this week in Johannesburg. [ Business ]


HARDWARE	Sponsored by: Nashua

Telecoms locating system launched

The 3M Dynatel M Series locating and mark= ing system, which locates underground telecoms facilities, has been release= d. [ Hardware ]


TELECOMS	Sponsored by: Telkom

Reduced calls to the US, UK

Telkom says directly dialled calls to the= US and UK will cost R1.50 per minute from tomorrow. [ Telecoms ]

Grintek assists Telkom

Telkom has ordered Alvarion MultiGain Wir= eless equipment from Grintek Telecom to complete a wireless network infrast= ructure project. [ Telecoms ]

Telkom offers ADSL router

Telkom has introduced a four-port Etherne= t interface for customers who need up to four PCs connected to their ADSL c= onnection. [ Telecoms ]


TECHFORUM

Satellite communications to soar

[Roy Ingle] - Satellite technology is set for takeoff n= ow that telecommunications regulations are being eased, says Roy Ingle, reg= ional director at Europe Star. [ TechFo= rum ]

VOIP: Cuttin= g your communication costs

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VOIP: Understanding all its business benefits

Gearing up for newly legal Internet telephony

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The Forum, Bryanston
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TOP NEWS

Voice over wireless LAN boosts ROI

[Rodney Weidemann] - A telecoms service provider plans to = capitalise on telecoms deregulation by introducing a range of voice over wi= reless LAN solutions. [ Telecoms ] <= /font>

Introducing data over voice

[Rodney Weidemann] - A new application is being launched t= o offer data over voice as an alternative to voice over data in the electro= nic funds transfer market. [ Telecoms ] <= /font>

Telkom flexes price muscle=

[Paul Vecchiatto] - Telkom's reduction in the price of ca= lls to the UK and US is seen by potential competitors as =93a flexing of mu= scle=94 ahead of next year's market liberalisation. [ Telecoms ] <= /font>

Samsung enters US high-speed phone ma= rket

[Reuters] - Samsung Electronics plans to introduc= e a mobile phone with high-speed Internet links in the US next year.= [ Hardware ] <= /font>

Getting Real : No pl= ace to hide

[Warwick Ashford] - As practical wireless applications pr= oliferate, it is easy to get wrapped up in the wonder of it all. Greater co= nnectivity is exciting, but is it really good for us? [ Columnists= ]

ICASA reviews Telkom price controls

[Staff writer] - ICASA has reviewed its price controls= for Telkom and is seeking comment from interested parties. [ Telecoms ] <= /font>

Taking mobile services into Africa

[Rodney Weidemann] - Africa is the world's fastest growing= mobile market and WASPs want to look at capitalising on this. [ Telecoms ] <= /font>

Unlimited GPRS for MTN users

MTN users are set to receive unlimite= d GPRS data solutions through LayerOne later this month. [ Telecoms ] <= /font>

No official 3G date from Vodacom

[Rodney Weidemann] - While refusing to provide the date of= its launch, Vodacom insists it will have a 3G network operational before t= he end of the year. [ Telecoms ] <= /font>

Cellphone wins =91battle for the pock= et'

[Rodney Weidemann] - The mobile phone will soon be the onl= y digital device we use, as it will provide everything we need in the futur= e, says a 3G strategy consultant. [ = Telecoms ] <= /font>

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TELECOMS	Sponsored by: Telkom

Unlimited GPRS for MTN users

MTN users are set to receive unlimited GP= RS data solutions through LayerOne later this month. [ Telecoms ]

Fujitsu creates offshore support system

[Bontle Moeng] - Fujitsu is one of several global companie= s using SA as its call centre hub. [= Tel= ecoms ]

New mobile phone from LG

LG has teamed up with European cellular s= ervice provider Orange to launch the U8150 tri-band mobile handset.<= font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"1"> [ Telecoms ]


COLUMNISTS

Getting Real: No place to hide

[Warwick Ashford] - As practical wireless applications prolif= erate, it is easy to get wrapped up in the wonder of it all. Greater connec= tivity is exciting, but is it really good for us? [ Columnists ]

<= font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"2">Double Take: Time to cut Telkom loose

[Paul Vecchiatto] - Now that Telkom has a genuine black empow= erment shareholder, maybe it is time for government to start cutting its st= ake. [ Columnists ]

How to BEE in IT kit

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ICASA, not Telkom, to discuss tariffs=

[Rodney Weidemann] - Telkom claims that certain media repo= rts are giving the wrong impression regarding the public hearings on its ne= w tariffs. [ Telecoms ] <= /font>

Liberalisation: ICASA aims to be flex= ible

[Rodney Weidemann] - ICASA is attempting to balance people= 's expectations for deregulation with the realities of the sector. [ Telecoms ] <= /font>

MTN seeks new opportunities

[Iain Scott] - Diversification into new geographies = is =93an absolute imperative=94, says MTN. [ Financial ]=

3G set to take off

[Reuters] - With most technical issues resolved, = 2005 could be the year when third-generation (3G) mobile services gain a gl= obal audience, say industry analysts. [ Telecoms ] <= /font>

PIC to meet Cosatu on Telkom stake

[Tracy Burrows] - The Public Investment Commissioners (= PIC) is to meet Cosatu today to discuss the Telkom stake previously held by= Thintana. [ Business ] <= /font>

Vodacom, Netcare expand partners= hip

[Bontle Moeng] - Vodacom and Netcare have extended the= ir business partnership. [ Business ] <= /font>

Access matric results in real-time

[Itumeleng Mogaki] - Matric students will be able to recei= ve their final exam results via SMS or by dialling a NewsBreak number. [ Business ] <= /font>

DoCoMo unveils phones with 3D sound

[Reuters] - Japan mobile operator NTT DoCoMo has = introduced a line of mobile phones with surround sound, digital cameras and= a special chip that allows owners to use their phones as a debit card. [ Hardware ] <= /font>

Motorola sees 3G phone sales quadrupl= ing

[Reuters] - Motorola expects sales of third-gener= ation (3G) mobile phones to more than quadruple next year. [ Hardware ] <= /font>

Telkom strengthens Centre of Excellen= ce

Unisys and Intelleca have joined Telk= om as partners of the Centre of Excellence at the University of Pretoria. [ Telecoms ] <= /font>

VOIP: Don't rush in

[Fay Humphries] - Local companies have been cautioned n= ot to =93jump in without giving enough thought to planning=94 when implemen= ting VOIP solutions. [ Telecoms ] <= /font>

New payphone helps connect Africa

[Rodney Weidemann] - A new fixed-mobile community payphone= solution has been launched that can be taken into the most remote areas of= the continent. [ Telecoms ] <= /font>

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BUSINESS	Sponsored by: Dimension Data

PIC steps in on Ngcaba Telkom deal

[Tracy Burrows and Kaunda Chama<= font color=3D"#800000" face=3D"Arial" size=3D"2">] - The government's Public Investment Commis= sioners has stepped in to buy Thintana's 15.1% stake in Telkom. [ Business ]

Talks under way on Thintana stake

[Tracy Burrows] - An announcement is expected later today o= n plans for an empowerment consortium to buy a 15.1% stake in Telkom. [ Business ]


FINANCIAL	Sponsored by: ACCPAC Africa

Vodacom posts solid results

Vodacom has declared R1.6 billion in divi= dends to shareholders after reporting profit and customer growth for the si= x months ending 30 September. [ Financi= al ]

Vodacom pays R1.6b dividend

[Iain Scott] - Cellular network provider Vodacom has pai= d its shareholders R1.6 billion in dividends. [ Financial ]


COMPUTING	Sponsored by: Hetzner Africa

Smartphones to take 16% of cellphone market

[Tracy Burrows] - In today's technology news roundup: Smart= phones to take 16% of cellphone market, Microsoft signs outsourcing deals w= ith Indian firms, and Fujitsu Siemens launches tablet PCs. [ Computing ]

LayerOne introduces mobile platform

The LayerOne Mobile platform, which allow= s Sony Ericsson users to connect to their corporate e-mail and personal inf= ormation, has been released. [ Computin= g ]


TELECOMS	Sponsored by: Telkom

Telkom strengthens Centre of Excellence

Unisys and Intelleca have joined Telkom a= s partners of the Centre of Excellence at the University of Pretoria. [ Telecoms ]

Econet injunction to be decided soon

[Rodney Weidemann] - EWI`s injunction against Nigeria`s VMobil= e will be decided on 1 December, with the arbitration process concluded by = early February. [ Telecoms ]


COLUMNISTS

Double Take: Seizing the moment

[Tracy Burrows] - If a black businessman can manipulate his= political contacts to become super-rich in SA, should we see this as uneth= ical or a milestone? [ Columnists ]


FEATURES

On the bandwidth bandwagon

[Paul Vecchiatto] - The telecoms =93big bang=94 announcement = has changed the way we see the future. ICT gatherings are gazing deeper tha= n ever into their crystal balls. [ <= a href=3D"http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/Features/default.asp?O=3DE">Featu= res ]

How to BEE in IT kit

Develop, implement and = drive BEE strategies with the "How to BEE in IT" kit from ITWeb and Sondeza. C= Ds and a guide contain advice and documentation to help transform = your business.

Click here for information

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Behaviour control by smartphone

[Warwick Ashford] - In today's technology roundup: Behavi= our control by smartphone, Beijing slammed for Microsoft deal, and thousand= s banned from Half-Life 2. [ Computing ]=

Local SMEs to get Thai connection

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Deregulation won't hurt Telkom=

[Christopher Riley] - Telecoms deregulation will not mean a= massive market loss for Telkom, or an overnight plummet in prices for busi= nesses and consumers, says Christopher Riley, CEO of The Notebook Company.<= /font> [ TechForum ]=

Getting Real : Telko= m does it again?

[Warwick Ashford] - Will Telkom's new landline SMS servic= e be a boon to users or another costly, but watered down version of a commo= n overseas technology? [ Columnists= ]

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COMPUTING	Sponsored by: Hetzner Africa

Behaviour control by smartphone

[Warwick Ashford] - In today's technology roundup: Behaviour = control by smartphone, Beijing slammed for Microsoft deal, and thousands ba= nned from Half-Life 2. [ Computing ]

Don't panic about cellphone Trojan

[Iwan Pienaar] - In today's technology roundup: Netxactics= cautions against panic over mobile phone Trojan, video games in the firing= line, and Torvalds slams EU patent proposal. [ Computing ]

HP supports Linux desktop

[Damian Clarkson] - In today's technology roundup: Hewlett-Pa= ckard supports Linux desktop, Trojan attacks Symbian cell phones, and a por= nographer sues Google. [ Computing ]


HARDWARE	Sponsored by: Nashua

Xerox technology for mobile phones

Xerox scientists have developed document = image technology that allows mobile phones to become portable document scan= ners. [ Hardware ]


INTERNET	Sponsored by: Tiscali World Online

Load up on MTN extras

Leaf Wireless has developed the MTN Loade= d portal to deliver ringtones, games and information services to subscriber= s. [ Internet ]


TELECOMS	Sponsored by: Telkom

Telkom offers home SMS service

Telkom Postpaid customers will be able to= send and receive SMS messages from their home phones from next month. [ Telecoms ]

RapidCloud exhibits at 3GSM Africa

RapidCloud Technology will showcase its s= olutions at next week's 3GSM Africa exhibition in Cape Town. [ Telecoms ]

ISPA: VANS can build own networks

[Rodney Weidemann] - ISPA feels that, despite confusion around= whether VANS will be allowed to roll-out their own wireless networks, this= is exactly ICASA`s intention. [ Telecom= s ]

Telkom hits home with landline SMS

[Rodney Weidemann] - Telkom has launched its landline SMS serv= ice with only Vodacom aboard, but aims to expand to the other cellular serv= ices as soon as possible. [ Telecoms ]

Motorola debuts 3G handsets

[Damian Clarkson] - Motorola yesterday unveiled six new hands= et models as SA`s mobile community prepares for 3G roll-out and adoption. [ Telecoms ]

ICASA takes open view on liberalisation

[Rodney Weidemann] - ICASA appears to have taken the more libe= ral view on the recent ministerial determinations, opening the path to dere= gulation on 1 February. [ Telecoms ]

Telkom revives Hellkom complaint

[Paul Vecchiatto] - Telkom is making good its threat to take = legal action against the owner of parody Web site Hellkom.co.za. [ Telecoms ]


TECHFORUM

Deregulation won't hurt Telkom

[Christopher Riley] - Telecoms deregulation will not mean a mas= sive market loss for Telkom, or an overnight plummet in prices for business= es and consumers, says Christopher Riley, CEO of The Notebook Company. [ TechForum ]

Video calling on the way

[Jaco Botha] - Jaco Botha, technical manager at Comverse= , believes the adoption of video calling is on the increase. [ TechForum ]

Telecoms heading for boom

[James Herbst] - The telecommunications industry is headed= for buoyant times, says James Herbst, director at DataPro. [ TechForum ]


COLUMNISTS

Getting Real: Telkom does it again?

[Warwick Ashford] - Will Telkom's new landline SMS service be= a boon to users or another costly, but watered down version of a common ov= erseas technology? [ Columnists ]

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