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Hang out the bunting – medical professionals now can message each other

For decades people in the medical ICT industry have fought against the entrenched silo systems and ivory towers that are all too prevalent in the medical industry. This is one of the key reasons healthcare is one of the least … Continue reading

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The mobile and digital economy

Digital economy – e-commerce insights In 2013 it is heartening to see that people are getting the message that broadband means more than just fast internet access. Increasingly key decision-makers in business and government are reaching an understanding of the … Continue reading

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Digital Economy, Media and Banking in South Africa

With its relatively well-developed and diverse infrastructure, South Africa is taking a regional lead role in the convergence of telecommunication and information technologies with the media and entertainment sector, promising reductions in telecommunication costs and better availability of information and … Continue reading

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Mexico preps for major overhaul of telecoms regulation

As mentioned in last week’s email I am in Mexico at the moment, where significant changes have been proposed to the telecoms regime in a Bill to be put before the Congress. Here is a report of what I have … Continue reading

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Are we trying to solve the healthcare crisis from the wrong perspective?

The question here is: will we indeed be able to solve the healthcare crisis from within the industry? According to a CSIRO report published in early 2013 the healthcare system is struggling to cope with escalating challenges in health service … Continue reading

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