Practical Insights on Technology for ICT4D Projects

8 Ways to Improve Internet Bandwidth Speeds in Computer Labs

8 Ways to Improve Internet Bandwidth Speeds in Computer Labs

Published on: Apr 19 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 8 Ways to Improve Internet Bandwidth Speeds in Computer Labs
Internet bandwidth – everyone wants more, no matter where you are or who is looking at the screen. Yet, its as much a matter of perception as anything else...
Are Most Investments in Technology for Schools Wasted? – a live Educational Technology Debate

Are Most Investments in Technology for Schools Wasted? – a live Educational Technology Debate

Published on: Apr 16 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Are Most Investments in Technology for Schools Wasted? – a live Educational Technology Debate
The Educational Technology Debate – an initiative of World Bank and Unesco to explore the impact of low-cost ICT devices on educational systems in the developing...
Interview with Kayode Muyibi of SMSvolt: a Free SMS Service within Nigeria

Interview with Kayode Muyibi of SMSvolt: a Free SMS Service within Nigeria

Published on: Apr 09 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Kayode Muyibi of Narihost has launched a new service for Nigerians – free SMS messages to and from any Nigerian mobile phone provider via SMSvolt.com. The...
Inveneo Low Power Advantage: 60 Hours of Computing on One Charge!

Inveneo Low Power Advantage: 60 Hours of Computing on One Charge!

Published on: Apr 05 2010 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
The cost of electricity is a huge barrier to ICT adoption in the developing world. Rolling blackouts are common in cities, while in peri-urban and rural areas,...
Goat*Net: Bleating Edge WiFi Mesh Networking from Inveneo

Goat*Net: Bleating Edge WiFi Mesh Networking from Inveneo

Published on: Apr 01 2010 by Wayan Vota - 6 Comments
The WiFi hackers at Inveneo, famous for their long-distance network in Haiti, are piloting a new Internet connectivity solution that they hope will bring Internet...
Data vs. SMS Revenue for Safaricom: Data Wins!

Data vs. SMS Revenue for Safaricom: Data Wins!

Published on: Mar 31 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Data vs. SMS Revenue for Safaricom: Data Wins!
Here is a very heartening tweet from Ory Okolloh about Safaricom, Kenya’s largest mobile phone operator: If in deed, Safaricom broadband modems and their...
Did the Nigerian Government Bribe Opera Mini?

Did the Nigerian Government Bribe Opera Mini?

Published on: Mar 29 2010 by Wayan Vota - 5 Comments
I want to believe one of the things that captured your attention is the “bribe” in the title of this article. You have heard about the Halliburton scandal...
Intel Atom Processor: Disruptive Innovation in Energy-Efficient Computing

Intel Atom Processor: Disruptive Innovation in Energy-Efficient Computing

Published on: Mar 22 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Intel Atom Processor: Disruptive Innovation in Energy-Efficient Computing
Electrical power. That’s the real problem for information and communication technologies (ICT) in the developing world. Specifically, electrical power, and...
The 3 Reasons Why Kenya is Beating Nigeria in Internet Business Opportunities

The 3 Reasons Why Kenya is Beating Nigeria in Internet Business Opportunities

Published on: Mar 15 2010 by Wayan Vota - 16 Comments
I was IM’ing with Possicon this weekend about the difference between online business opportunities in Nigeria and Kenya. We both agreed that Nigeria could...
Which is Better: $100 Smartphone or $15 SMS Mobile Phone?

Which is Better: $100 Smartphone or $15 SMS Mobile Phone?

Published on: Mar 10 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
The $100 smartphone price barrier is broken! Nokia recently announced the 2730 Classic and Synchronica released the MessagePhone. Both mobile phones will retail...