Are Solid-State Memory Drives Really Needed in Rural ICT Deployments?

Are Solid-State Memory Drives Really Needed in Rural ICT Deployments?

Published on: Feb 12 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Are Solid-State Memory Drives Really Needed in Rural ICT Deployments?
Back when Geekcorps was deploying Internet connectivity to rural radio stations in Mali – literally beyond Timbuktu – we opted for solid-state drives (also called SSD or flash drives) in our custom built computers...
Africa’s ICT Trends and Countries to Watch in 2010

Africa’s ICT Trends and Countries to Watch in 2010

Published on: Feb 10 2010 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
It’s that time of the year when any expert worth their salt makes some predictions for the New Year. I too couldn’t resist a peek into my crystal ball and here I share what I believe will be the major ICT trends and some...
Where Are Nigeria’s ICT Venture Capitalists?

Where Are Nigeria’s ICT Venture Capitalists?

Published on: Feb 08 2010 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
I hear much talk about how the Nigerian information and communication technology industry is the 2nd largest industry in Nigeria, right behind Oil and Gas, but I don’t believe it. Why? Because if ICT were really such...
How to Ship Computer Technology Equipment to Africa

How to Ship Computer Technology Equipment to Africa

Published on: Feb 01 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on How to Ship Computer Technology Equipment to Africa
If you want to send computers or other technology hardware to Africa, how do you do it? You can’t just walk down the to Post Office and put a stamp on the outside of the computer box and mail it to Nigeria. Okay,...
Gaining Advantages Through Languages – of Code

Gaining Advantages Through Languages – of Code

Published on: Jan 28 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Gaining Advantages Through Languages – of Code
When people talk of the many languages of Africa, and need for localized content, they’re often thinking about English, French, Kiswalhili, or Xhosa. tweetmeme_source = 'ICT_works'; Share But in the technology space...
What the Apple Tablet Means for Africa

What the Apple Tablet Means for Africa

Published on: Jan 27 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Today, the gossip says that Apple will show off a 10-inch touch screen device with the amazing multi-touch gestures that make the iPhone such a breeze. It will also run iPhone apps as well as some mix of Macbook-sized apps...
How Can ICT4D Work with Local Governments? A Twitter Chat Synopsis

How Can ICT4D Work with Local Governments? A Twitter Chat Synopsis

Published on: Jan 25 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on How Can ICT4D Work with Local Governments? A Twitter Chat Synopsis
Last Friday, the third monthly #ICT4D Twitter Chat brought together 30 of the field’s thought leaders (follow them all) to focus on and discuss ways that ICT4D can and does work with local governments, especially in...
Today! #ICT4D Twitter Chat – Working with Local Governments

Today! #ICT4D Twitter Chat – Working with Local Governments

Published on: Jan 22 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Today! #ICT4D Twitter Chat – Working with Local Governments
Don’t forget – today we’re having the January ICT4D Twitter Chat – Working with Local Governments Local governments – from regional to village level – can be both a help and a hindrance...
Expanding ICT Business Opps with iPhone Apps

Expanding ICT Business Opps with iPhone Apps

Published on: Jan 20 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
With the rise of smartphones, more people are consuming content on mobile platforms. This presents both a marketing challenge and opportunity for ICT business. Mobile applications can greatly increase your presence and...