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Staff WriteriTouch Launches Its Latest Innovation To Combat Digital Fraud
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Staff WriterDiscover the latest insights on combating mobile industry fraud in this compelling read from MEF.
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Staff WriterExciting developments ahead in the Telecommunications industry for 2024!
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Staff WriterExciting developments ahead in Service Provider Networks for 2024!
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Lauren Van NiekerkThis year sees the releases of the top new smartphones to look out for with 5G connectivity- which boasts faster speeds, more stable and stronger internet.
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Lauren Van NiekerkThis year's Carrier Community GCCM Berlin 2019 forum is set to be a hub of information, innovation & networking with its focus on the digital cloud and SMS.
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Lauren Van NiekerkVodacom's loophole find of charged rollover data fees goes against new data regulations and sees public backlash resulting in rollover data becoming free.
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Lauren Van NiekerkWith WhatsApp becoming a gold mine for spamming, phishing messages and fake accounts, the social media app now bans 2 million fake accounts per month.
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Lauren Van NiekerkIn partnership with Huawei, Data-only network Rain makes SA the first country to launch 5G and is set to become a strong contender for established networks.
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Lauren Van NiekerkThe need increases for businesses to think mobile first, as a predicted growth rate of smartphone users to increase by 78% in 2022.
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Lauren Van NiekerkWith ICASA regulations providing improved data benefits for SA consumer's FNB Connect launches free rollover data to give an added incentive to switch to their service.
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Lauren Van NiekerkMobile innovation continues to impress with the MWC at the forefront with this year's conference the platform for several telecommunication announcements
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Staff WriteriTouch CEO Greg Brophy has been elected as the Chairman of the WASPA Board for 2019 with the new board officially being instated for the coming year
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Lauren Van NiekerkThe Democratic Alliance has aggressively been campaigning to rally voters ahead of the next election with SMS and Active voice messaging much to the irritation of South Africans.
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Lauren Van NiekerkUber looks to increase adoption by offering a less data-intense version of its application geared to markets with poor or expensive mobile connectivity
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Staff WriterITouch Chairman Waheed Adam has been elected to join the Mobile Ecosystem Forum Global board for 2019
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Staff WriterITouch Chairman Waheed Adam has been shortlisted as a candidate to join the Mobile Ecosystem Forum Global board for 2019
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Lauren Van NiekerkWhatsApp for business continues a phenomenal growth trend as they continue to help small businesses and large corporates interact with customers directly in real time
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Lauren Van NiekerkThe Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona is a highlight in the mobile and communications industry and we expect plenty of exciting announcements form big brands from around the world
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Lauren Van NiekerkHuawei poised to make a shock announcement at this year's Mobile World Congress by launching a foldable Smartphone ahead of many of its competitors
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Lauren Van NiekerkFNB's popular banking app has now launched the option of making payments with the help fo QR codes to make it easier for South Africans to make instant and quick payments
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Lauren Van NiekerkMTN will finally implement new regulations that affect how mobile data is stored and used on the network to comply with ICASA and Subscriber Service Charter Regulations.
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Staff WriterCarrier community will bring together over 900 members across 68 countries to aid in the discussion in the improvement of the telecommunication industry & provide unique networking opportunities
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Lauren Van NiekerkWe review nine practical ways recruitment agencies and career coaches can take advantage of bulk SMS to improve their service, retention rates and seal more leads faster than before
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Lauren Van NiekerkWe review which trends will take a foothold in 2019, be the anchor points for growth in the industry and how it will change the way we do business.
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Lauren Van NiekerkHow calling spam has begun to plague South African consumers, what how you can help curb this practice and how to report companies who use calling spam to get leads
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Lauren Van NiekerkSamsung is wasting no time and has announced that it will be launching its first 5G compatible handset at the start of 2019
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Lauren Van NiekerkMTN becomes the first telecommunications company in Africa to join the prestigious iOT World Alliance with planned innovation to follow
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Lauren Van NiekerkWe review the launch of MusicTime! MTN's latest streaming music offering designed to service the South African market
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Lauren Van NiekerkGoogle Launches its new radio-style audio feed that curates news and information with the help of its latest personalised artificial intelligence algorithm.
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Lauren Van NiekerkSouth African Based telecommunications company MsansiSat plan to bring low-cost broadband to Africa. Here's what you can expect in the near future from these frontrunners.
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Lauren Van NiekerkNew 3G Smartphone technology by KaiOS bridges the connectivity gap in Africa. The new range of smartphone is expected to connect Africa cheaper and easier!
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Lauren Van NiekerkWith WhatsApp being part of so many users lives, businesses have also started using it as a way to communicate with their clients. We take a closer look at how at the new pay-to-use tools by WhatsApp.
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Lauren Van NiekerkTake a peek at why text-based marketing should not be overlooked in your business strategy. Research shows that text marketing is a key to success factor!
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Lauren Van NiekerkCape Town prepares to host one of the biggest communication conferences in Africa this November. Here's all you need to know about AfricaCom 2018!
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Lauren Van NiekerkThe talk about 5G technology reaching Africa has been an ongoing discussion. Find out more about how teh continent is preparing for its arrival!
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Lauren Van NiekerkSimplify your banking admin by installing one your preferred Egyptian Bank's Mobile App. Get your banking done with just a few clicks!
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Lauren Van NiekerkMEF18 is approaching soon, and speakers have been announced! Book your ticket now and get to see these industry disrupters live in action!
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Staff WriterLearn more about progressive web apps for IO and how these can help your brand stay ahead of the curve.
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Lauren Van NiekerkWe explore the evolution of the mobile market over the last 30 years and the milestones that set in motion the rollout of the mobile advertising industry we currently have today
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Lauren Van NiekerkMEF has now put forward a strict code of conduct for application to person messaging providers to ensure ethical practices and the reduction of fraud within the messaging industry
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Lauren Van NiekerkHuawei has been taking the smartphone world by storm with their high-end smartphones costing less than a fraction of the price than more traditional brands. Find out more about their journey.
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Staff WriterToday we pay a tribute to World Emoji Day and take a closer look at how this International Language of the Digital Age has come to be. We look and how emojis have evolved and how they are used as a tool to aid education and marketing today.
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Lauren Van NiekerkFind a complete list of useful USSD codes Algerian subscribers of all networks should know about and even some new ones you should try out
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Lauren Van NiekerkIf you're planning on entering the app market with your service or product then check out these eight steps you need to use when evaluating when to develop a mobile application for your business.
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Lauren Van NiekerkHow law firms and independant lawyers can take advantage of SMS marketing in order to provide a superior service and set them apart from the competition
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Lauren Van NiekerkLosing out on data because you let it run past its use by date has been a pain of many South African consumers, but not for long with new legislation and Trace Mobile looks to take full advantage
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Staff WriterWe show you how quick, easy and cost-effective it can be to use bulk SMS tools to market your business, your products, you services or your promotions and get more customers coming through the door more often.
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Staff WriterWe've put together an alternative strategy to broadcast your video messaging with the use of bulk messaging tools like SMS, MMS or Rich Media Messaging like our very own MEMS product
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Lauren Van NiekerkThe app market continues to grow as mobile commerce becomes more popular with mobile spending within apps to exceed 100 billion dollars soon, mobile cannot be ignored any longer.
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Lauren Van NiekerkTips every parent should consider before giving their little one access to a Smartphone and how to restrict their use so they have a healthy relationship with technology
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Lauren Van NiekerkGet ready for shopping as Instagram launches in-app native payment methods for both debit and credit card allowing you to buy goods or book services via the app
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Staff WriterStudies show that mobile marketing has begun to drive a series of impulse purchases as well as encouraging new product exploration and price comparisons.
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Staff WriterA summary of the investment and projects run by the iTouch foundation over the past year and the milestones hit during that time
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Lauren Van NiekerkThe Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has ruled that South African networks will be required to rollover customers unused data
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Lauren Van NiekerkFind a complete list of useful USSD codes Cameroonian subscribers of all networks should know about and even some new ones you should try out
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Lauren Van NiekerkIf you're interested in doing banking on your smartphone then we suggest you check out our review banking apps currently available in South Africa
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Lauren Van NiekerkSMS Chain aims to use blockchain technology in order to create a marketplace for the open trade of SMS and SMS bundles
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Lauren Van NiekerkMobile World Congress 2018 showcased how mobile is the force behind every emerging innovation. Take a closer look and watch all the highlights from the 2018 edition
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Lauren Van NiekerkFind a complete list of useful USSD codes Ugandan subscribers of all networks should know about and even some new ones you should try out
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Lauren Van NiekerkIf you're about to travel or planning to travel soon then consider these foreign language apps could help you bridge the language barrier on your next trip
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Lauren Van NiekerkPopular instant messaging platform Telegram is set to release its own cryptocurrency called Telegram Open Network (TON) which is marked to be the biggest ICO in history
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Staff WriterElectroneum has used the Mobile World Congress 2018 as the platform for announcing its latest Android and iOS app. This will be the first Smartphone cryptocurrency mining project which uses Smartphones to secure the blockchain
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Lauren Van NiekerkNokia has taken us back with the relaunch of the popular 8810 handsets 20 years after the release of the original release and it does not only look as good as the original did back then but has some nifty new features too.
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Staff WriterCryptocurrency project Dent wants to liberate users from standard mobile data packages and allow users to buy, sell and trade data as a community using the Dent data marketplace.
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Lauren Van NiekerkThe SMS may seem like a simple tool to send messages but in Africa, its become much more than that from banking, education to health insurance SMS has become a popular transaction medium on the continent
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Lauren Van Niekerk5G connectivity is around the corner and we explore what it means for South Africa and how it will improve the mobile first economy, drive new jobs and opportunities.
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Lauren Van NiekerkWe review 10 mobile apps music lovers should not be caught without and how these apps turn their Smartphone into a mobile jukebox
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Lauren Van NiekerkThe Mobile World Congress 2018 kicks off at the end of February and we can expect some big announcements from the worlds leading companies in the mobile sector
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Staff WriterGoogle's Chrome browser looks set to get a major update with the introduction of augmented reality for both desktop and mobile devices
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Staff WriterWhatsApp for business app is here and it could change the way small business trades are done especially in mobile first landscapes like Africa
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Lauren Van NiekerkWe review why and how have Smartphones taken over the photography industry and which handsets are the best for photography needs
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Lauren Van NiekerkSupercharge your Smartphone with these photography apps and turn your photos gallery into a library filled with masterpieces
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Staff WriterSweatcoin is an Android and iOS based app that offers fitness enthusiasts an additional incentive to exercise in exchange for digital currency.
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Lauren Van NiekerkWe've been able to communicate using SMS for 25 years now and this simple text message service has revolutionised the way we communicate with one another as well as how businesses communicate & secure data with their customers
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Lauren Van NiekerkWe look at 7 apps that allow you to store, receive and send various cryptocurrencies direct from your Smartphone and how to keep your digital currency safe from threats using a hot wallet.
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Lauren Van NiekerkAfricalotto has launched Zimbabwe's first national lottery that can be accessed via USSD
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Wafieka BrucknerWhy our enterprise messaging solutions have helped local and international businesses create, send, manage and report on all their bulk messaging activities.
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Staff WritereCommerce will continue to grow in the mobile space and there are tactics you can use to make mobile marketing a core business function
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Staff WriterWe break down what rich communication services are and 5 actionable strategies businesses can use to leverage this technology to improve their mass communication
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Staff WriterItouch takes a closer look at the Top 10 most profitable mobile business apps for 2017. Discover who has it made this year.
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Waheed AdamWaheed Adam, Chairman of iTouch Messaging, describes the challenges facing businesses using A2P SMS and the negative impact fraudulent messaging providers have on the industry, and the work being undertaken by MEF to educate the market.
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Wafieka BrucknerA case study on how iTouch provided a secure bulk SMS solution for a major South African bank to help them improve their customer communications.
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Wafieka BrucknerWe take you through one of our success stories helping a client harness the power of Bulk SMS to improve their marketing communications and eventually sales.
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Staff WriterWe explore 8 ways sports teams and recreational clubs can use bulk messaging services to improve their communication, sales and marketing and become a fine-tuned machine.
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Staff WriterThe mobile landscape has opened up a few way of interacting with companies and B2B businesses are no exception as mobile now redefines they way B2B purchases and decisions are made
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Staff WriterWe take you through five apps that will make managing finances easy. These apps will help make your everyday purchases, banking, investing, saving simpler
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Lauren Van NiekerkFind a complete list of useful USSD codes Ghanaian subscribers of all networks should know about and even some new ones you should try out
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Lauren Van NiekerkWe take a look at every iPhone released over the last 10 years and see how each iteration of the Apple flagship phone has improved over time
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Staff WriterWe break down how businesses can take advantage of the reach, scalability and flexibility of SMS to implement and improve CRM strategies, retention and sales
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