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Join a Live Debate: Is mHealth an Extender or Disruptor of Existing Healthcare Infrastructure?

Join a Live Debate: Is mHealth an Extender or Disruptor of Existing Healthcare Infrastructure?

Published on: Nov 10 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Join a Live Debate: Is mHealth an Extender or Disruptor of Existing Healthcare Infrastructure?
New technologies in healthcare offer the opportunity for significant changes in how problems are identified, addressed and solved. Mobile technologies, in particular,...
Interact with SMS Demo and Live Debate at mHealth Summit 2010

Interact with SMS Demo and Live Debate at mHealth Summit 2010

Published on: Nov 09 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Interact with SMS Demo and Live Debate at mHealth Summit 2010
At mHealth Summit 2010, Inveneo is running a live conference SMS system where you can participate in both an SMS Demo and Live Debate from anywhere in the world. ...
Get Your Project Funded at mHealth Summit 2010

Get Your Project Funded at mHealth Summit 2010

Published on: Nov 08 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Get Your Project Funded at mHealth Summit 2010
Do you have a promising mHealth program that needs key funding to start or scale?  Would you want face time with decision makers at organizations that are looking...
What do you think of a dot.Africa Top-Level Domain from the African Union?

What do you think of a dot.Africa Top-Level Domain from the African Union?

Published on: Nov 05 2010 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
In a recent press release, the African Union made the case for a .Africa specific Internet namespace for Africa. Their argument is that this Generic Top-Level Domain,...
M4D Overview: an Introduction to Mobile Phones for Development

M4D Overview: an Introduction to Mobile Phones for Development

Published on: Oct 29 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
stLight.options({publisher:'b9de7637-ad14-4428-a74a-3b3ba4db6282'}); The “M4D Overview 1.0: the 2009 Introduction to Mobile for Development” report...
Usage of Open Source and Proprietary Software in Ghana

Usage of Open Source and Proprietary Software in Ghana

Published on: Oct 27 2010 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
stLight.options({publisher:'b9de7637-ad14-4428-a74a-3b3ba4db6282'}); As part of FOSS Advocacy in West Africa and Beyond – (FOSSWAY), Worlali Senyo recently...
A Short History of Low-Cost Computers: From the IBM PCjr to Simputer to OLPC

A Short History of Low-Cost Computers: From the IBM PCjr to Simputer to OLPC

Published on: Oct 22 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Historically, there have been numerous initiatives targeting the creation of “computers for the poor,” but the quest for such devices has been an elusive...
Afrinnovator Interviews Teddy Ruge on Technology in Africa

Afrinnovator Interviews Teddy Ruge on Technology in Africa

Published on: Oct 20 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Afrinnovator Interviews Teddy Ruge on Technology in Africa
TMS Ruge: Africa & Tech – Hype or Hope “In terms of talking about technology in Africa, its easy to get excited about all the connectivity we’re...
Download the ICTworks Nokia App for Mobile Phones in the Ovi Store

Download the ICTworks Nokia App for Mobile Phones in the Ovi Store

Published on: Oct 15 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Do you have a Nokia mobile phone? Want to keep up with ICTworks news and network activity? Then download the ICTworks Nokia app from the Nokia Ovi Store. Before...
Which Anti-Virus Software Do You Recommend to Rural ICT Clients?

Which Anti-Virus Software Do You Recommend to Rural ICT Clients?

Published on: Oct 13 2010 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
When it comes to anti-virus software, everyone has an opinion. Most people choose one of the many commercial anti-virus software options, like