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Robert Marcus (Global) - Why the Future is Mobile Presence (Part 1)
Posted by CompanyQuantumWave Capital 05/15/2012
What will power the next great cycle of mobile innovation? The core value inherent in the mobile internet, and the unifying element of many separate technologies, is a concept we call Mobile Presence. This is technically based, but not about technology or even commerce. Crucially, it is about experience,... Read more
Roel Castelein (Global) - I Want my Tablet
Posted by CompanyEMC 05/11/2012
A “Young Lady’s Illustrated Primer” is an interactive book in which a little girl Nell, learns critical thinking through a complex role playing game and adaptive story telling. Lacking both parents and teachers, Nell learns and masters not just topics like computer science and math, but ‘independent... Read more
Linda Hui (Global) - Leverage VDI for Total Ease of Desktop Management
Posted by CompanyF5 Networks 05/08/2012
The modern workplace is changing. The office is now wherever we go: at home, on the train, at the airport or in the coffee shop across the road. The convenience of working anywhere and anytime is a result of the soaring popularity of mobile devices. It also makes desktop virtualization one of the most... Read more
Dr K F Lai (Africa) - Mobile: No Signs of Slowing in Africa
Posted by CompanyBuzzCity 04/30/2012
The mobile internet continues to grow globally, driven by ongoing consumer demand for mobile content and the need to be constantly connected. At BuzzCity, our latest quarterly report reveals tremendous growth of ads being served on mobile, a 95% increase year on year. In particular we have seen several... Read more
Ntombezinhle Modiselle (Global) - Touch Screen Technology Becomes Child's Play
Posted by CompanyIntel 04/27/2012
The rapid spread of touchscreen computing devices like smartphones and tablets is creating a generation of children that Intel calls the “Touch Generation” – and they’re heralding a new era that fundamentally changes the way we interact with computers. Walk through any shopping mall, and watch... Read more
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Srini Addepalli (South Africa) - To South Africa and Beyond - Barriers and Opportunities for Investment in Emerging Markets
Dear Sir, It is refreshing to notice your optimism in forecasting SA future economic growth but looking form the perspective of technical education...
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