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4 challenges running Symbiotic in 2014
by Mbugua Njihia 06 Jan '14

06 Jan '14

That information technology is the next frontier for many African economies, promising to deliver big development payloads is not lost on anyone who has been reading the opportunity narrative of the Silicon Savannah, Silicon Cape and the various embodiments of the wave. Trying to borrow a playbook from other markets may not work due to the unique challenges that one may face in Africa. At the close of 2013, I took time off to reflect and strategize on what challenges the marketplace will present for my companies this year. Some, like access to capital are the ever constant companions for any growing enterprise but others I see as coming to the fore as many verticals within the IT sector mature. Whether as a services company doing integrations or pushing own product, this is my take on what many C-level executives will have to deal with to remain competitive and in business over the next 12 months *More - * http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/4-challenges-running-symbiotic-2014.ht…

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Re: [kictanet] Just a thought
by Ngigi Waithaka 06 Jan '14

06 Jan '14

We haven't rejected technology, but, technology is not the solution to our problems. Waithaka Ngigi Alliance Technologies Nairobi, Kenya www.A1.io On 5 Jan 2014 11:54, "Lkimani" <lkimani(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Are the Michuki policies still not in place? Something is clearly not > working, and solutions are needed.. I see technology as one solution not > 'the solution' and I doubt anyone suggested that. It is quite clear that > 'the solution' will take multiple approaches, so why reject technology when > it clearly works irrespective of who originated the idea, which by the way > does a de-service to the good Daktari since this forum is exactly the space > for advancing technological solutions. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 5, 2014, at 11:05 AM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: > > Michuki Rules is a good example of what you need to do. Good policy and > subsequent execution. > > The really important parts were No overloading/standing, Seat Belts, > Regular Checks, Speed Governors and more importantly citizens resolve to > push through and walk if need be. > > We, as a nation then, had believed. > > The problem I see with our current approach is where every problem has to > be nailed in with our 'Digital Hammer' as its possibly the only tool we > have. > > Waithaka Ngigi > > Alliance Technologies > Nairobi, Kenya > > www.A1.io > On 5 Jan 2014 10:29, "Kivuva" <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: > >> Ohaga, Michuki rules reduced PSV accidents by 80%. We all know what >> happened to the rules after the demise of Michuki. A bus can overtake >> you while you are travelling at 100KPH >> >> On 05/01/2014, Ohaga JB <durojb(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> > A lot of these responses seem like a cheer match for Dactari. That's not >> > how people are supposed to engage in a productive argument, that the >> merits >> > n demerits of a point are not truthfully explored just because the >> > originator is held in high esteem. Technology alone is not the solution, >> > why do we have more deaths from accidents on our roads than even before >> the >> > speed governors were made a prerequisite for PSVs to get their >> licenses?? >> > >> > Dactari's idea is good, but it does have a lot of demerits as well, >> > swallowing it wholesome like has mostly been proposed here is a recipe >> for >> > a technological tyranny... >> > >> > JB... >> > On 04 Jan 2014 7:43 PM, "Tony Likhanga" <tlikhanga(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> > >> >> Dashboard-mounted Video Cameras (dash cams) are very popular in Russia >> >> for >> >> the same reasons that motivated Bw. Daktari to install one in his >> vehicle >> >> : >> >> http://www.wired.com/autopia/2013/02/russian-dash-cams/ >> >> >> >> As a champion of local innovation/customisation, the good doc will be >> >> pleased to hear that some enterprising young lads recently showcased a >> >> similar local solution on a national TV station : >> >> >> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pCuQNgENQ8< >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pCuQNgENQ8> >> >> >> >> Tony. >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> kictanet mailing list >> >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> >> >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/durojb%40gmail.com >> >> >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >> >> development. >> >> >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and >> >> bandwidth, >> >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, >> do >> >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >> >> > >> >> >> -- >> ______________________ >> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya >> twitter.com/lordmwesh >> kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ngigi%40at.co.ke >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/lkimani%40yahoo.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. 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Fellowship Application Round Opens for ICANN 50 in London
by Grace Githaiga 05 Jan '14

05 Jan '14

http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-03jan14-en.htm

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PSVs required to fit cameras, implement cashless payment, and fleet management systems
by Kivuva 05 Jan '14

05 Jan '14

A new law to regulate the public transport has been put in place and will take effect by June 2014 where 1. All PSVs must implement cashless paymeny system for bus fare 2. All PSVs to be fit with fleet management systems where overspeeding will be checked from system logs, not on speed cameras 3. All PSVs to have surveillance cameras to reduce carjackings, petty crimes, and terrorism 4. Install digital speed governors This will see Beba Pay and Mpesa fight for supremacy. I'm keen to see what card Safaricom has on it's deck. This is a great opportunity for payment system innovators to comeup with exciting products, and also for fleet management system companies to have regular work. The commuters on the other hand will dig dipper in their pockets to pay for the services. And finally, the government has a way of collecting taxes on the Ksh 205 Billion industry http://mobile.nation.co.ke/business/New-law-on-technology-to-transform-PSV-… -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know

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Re: [kictanet] Just a thought
by ICT Researcher 05 Jan '14

05 Jan '14

She would have to think twice before accusing the next driver. Technology has changed her behaviour. ------------------------------ On Sat, Jan 4, 2014 9:33 AM MSK Ohaga JB wrote: >I do share @Ngigi's opinion, seeking technological solutions to all our bad >behavior is a favourite pastime of technological determinists, however, we >should view technology as instruments that aid in making the world a better >n easier place to live in. So wht we need is behavior change in our midst n >basic good manners, so that someone does not back up into your car n then >accuse you of having hit them. > >In all fairness, does Doc think that the lady in question won't falsely >accuse the next driver that she does that to just because she already met >one guy whose car was fitted with digital cams? I really doubt it... >On 04 Jan 2014 9:20 AM, "Ngigi Waithaka" <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: > >> Aren't you scared of having technology being pervasive in every facet of >> our lives? >> >> Add to that the fact that our Governments don't shy away from peeping into >> our privaye lives through all these gadgets we have. >> >> Its quite a slippery road. >> >> I believe in a simple digital world, but not simpler! >> >> Waithaka Ngigi >> >> Alliance Technologies >> Nairobi, Kenya >> >> www.A1.io >> On 4 Jan 2014 08:55, "Barrack Otieno" <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Happy New Year Dr. Ndemo, i agree, technology will help a lot, ATM's are >> already doing this we should extend the same every where. >> >> Best Regards >> >> >> On Sat, Jan 4, 2014 at 8:16 AM, Bitange Ndemo <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke>wrote: >> >>> Yesterday morning as I drove to the city, my trip was disrupted by a >>> woman >>> driving ahead of me. She was most likely driving a stick shift Toyota >>> when at Muthaiga Market (has a small hill as you join on to Parklands) >>> her >>> car slowly sled backwards resting on the front of my VW bug. She >>> realized >>> her mistake too late but when she came out, she said to me "Mheshimiwa >>> umenigonga kutoka nyuma" (Honorable you just hit me from behind). I just >>> had to smile as I opened my door. The vehicles behind us sped off. I >>> knew I had no witness. >>> >>> Her car had minor damage and as she prepared to call the police, I >>> encouraged her to do it quick since this is a simple matter. She then >>> says to me "a simple matter". I said yes. What do you mean she >>> retorted. >>> It is simple because my car is digital, I said. Digital! what do >>> exactly >>> mean she says. My car has digital cameras all round and when the police >>> arrive, I just will show them exactly what went on. She stops making her >>> call and started to look at my car carefully. This time I tell her that >>> I >>> am calling the police. She then turns to me as says "this digital >>> business is not good, can we just agree that we just cover our costs". I >>> said no. This is the very reason why I mounted a digicam on my car. >>> >>> She starts to plead with me. She offers to cover my cost. I said no but >>> asked her to put it in writing that she was on the wrong. >>> >>> Lesson 1: Technology will help us correct our values. >>> Lesson 2: If all our PSV vehicles are mounted with cameras, we shall >>> gather good data to hep us deal with road carnage >>> Lesson 3: There are other benefits that will accrue if car manufacturers >>> were to in-build cameras just like mobile phones. >>> >>> >>> Ndemo. >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmai… >>> >>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >>> >>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Barrack O. Otieno >> +254721325277 >> +254-20-2498789 >> Skype: barrack.otieno >> http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ngigi%40at.co.ke >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/durojb%40gmail.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>

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Cofek to sue CCK for defaulting on television deal
by Grace Githaiga 05 Jan '14

05 Jan '14

“Customers who fail to pay subscription fees on time will continue to access the must-carry free-to-air services (FTA) for a period of at least two weeks,” read a letter from CCK director-general Francis Wangusi (pictured, below left) to pay-TV providers. Through the letter, CCK is reneging on an earlier agreement with Cofek that made it compulsory for pay-TV companies to give subscribers access to all free-to-air channels, even without a paid-up subscription. This agreement saw the providers introduce a new range of decoders that would allow customers view all the FTA channels – KBC, NTV, KTN, K24 and Citizen TV for free. http://www.nation.co.ke/business/-/996/2134512/-/h3rhar/-/index.html

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Re: [kictanet] Just a thought
by James Mbugua 05 Jan '14

05 Jan '14

Excellent take daktari. It really shows the depravity of this society that a grownup woman would choose to lie shame facedly just to avoid responsibility. It's almost like a venal need we have to to do injury to our fellow Kenyans, I mean what changed from her insistence that you hit her to now wanting to cover your costs? Couldn't she have come to that conclusion immediately she realized her mistake? No, she'd rather go for your jugular first unless you show an upper hand. I support technology fully to instill behavior change. Until people begin to get penalties from their insurance after being caught running lights and this goes to a database that other insurance companies can access, we won't be able to reign in these idiots. James Sent from my Windows Phone From: Bitange Ndemo Sent: 1/4/2014 8:15 AM To: jgmbugua(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Just a thought Yesterday morning as I drove to the city, my trip was disrupted by a woman driving ahead of me. She was most likely driving a stick shift Toyota when at Muthaiga Market (has a small hill as you join on to Parklands) her car slowly sled backwards resting on the front of my VW bug. She realized her mistake too late but when she came out, she said to me "Mheshimiwa umenigonga kutoka nyuma" (Honorable you just hit me from behind). I just had to smile as I opened my door. The vehicles behind us sped off. I knew I had no witness. Her car had minor damage and as she prepared to call the police, I encouraged her to do it quick since this is a simple matter. She then says to me "a simple matter". I said yes. What do you mean she retorted. It is simple because my car is digital, I said. Digital! what do exactly mean she says. My car has digital cameras all round and when the police arrive, I just will show them exactly what went on. She stops making her call and started to look at my car carefully. This time I tell her that I am calling the police. She then turns to me as says "this digital business is not good, can we just agree that we just cover our costs". I said no. This is the very reason why I mounted a digicam on my car. She starts to plead with me. She offers to cover my cost. I said no but asked her to put it in writing that she was on the wrong. Lesson 1: Technology will help us correct our values. Lesson 2: If all our PSV vehicles are mounted with cameras, we shall gather good data to hep us deal with road carnage Lesson 3: There are other benefits that will accrue if car manufacturers were to in-build cameras just like mobile phones. Ndemo. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jgmbugua%40gmail.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Malawi switches to digital television
by Gideon 05 Jan '14

05 Jan '14

Happy 2014, Content will always be king indeed, now Africa has the largest yet untapped resource in terms of content, just how fast we want to convert this to monetary and technological value is the question. Its time for governments to take the plunge and switch over to the massive digital platform despite the challenges. The longer its delayed the longer it takes to learn from the challenges. Regards Gideon Rop DotConnectAfrica On Sat, Jan 4, 2014 at 10:08 AM, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Just a thought (Ohaga JB) > 2. Re: > Malawi switches to digital television (Kivuva) > 3. Re: Just a thought (ICT Researcher) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 4 Jan 2014 09:33:29 +0300 > From: Ohaga JB <durojb(a)gmail.com> > To: Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Just a thought > Message-ID: > < > CAL3xsmPVapmixEn_xg3trqRZ4AGDLVukJ2671zpkJDRA65eFOA(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > I do share @Ngigi's opinion, seeking technological solutions to all our bad > behavior is a favourite pastime of technological determinists, however, we > should view technology as instruments that aid in making the world a better > n easier place to live in. So wht we need is behavior change in our midst n > basic good manners, so that someone does not back up into your car n then > accuse you of having hit them. > > In all fairness, does Doc think that the lady in question won't falsely > accuse the next driver that she does that to just because she already met > one guy whose car was fitted with digital cams? I really doubt it... > On 04 Jan 2014 9:20 AM, "Ngigi Waithaka" <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: > > > Aren't you scared of having technology being pervasive in every facet of > > our lives? > > > > Add to that the fact that our Governments don't shy away from peeping > into > > our privaye lives through all these gadgets we have. > > > > Its quite a slippery road. > > > > I believe in a simple digital world, but not simpler! > > > > Waithaka Ngigi > > > > Alliance Technologies > > Nairobi, Kenya > > > > www.A1.io > > On 4 Jan 2014 08:55, "Barrack Otieno" <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > >> Happy New Year Dr. Ndemo, i agree, technology will help a lot, ATM's are > >> already doing this we should extend the same every where. > >> > >> Best Regards > >> > >> > >> On Sat, Jan 4, 2014 at 8:16 AM, Bitange Ndemo <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke > >wrote: > >> > >>> Yesterday morning as I drove to the city, my trip was disrupted by a > >>> woman > >>> driving ahead of me. She was most likely driving a stick shift Toyota > >>> when at Muthaiga Market (has a small hill as you join on to Parklands) > >>> her > >>> car slowly sled backwards resting on the front of my VW bug. She > >>> realized > >>> her mistake too late but when she came out, she said to me "Mheshimiwa > >>> umenigonga kutoka nyuma" (Honorable you just hit me from behind). I > just > >>> had to smile as I opened my door. The vehicles behind us sped off. I > >>> knew I had no witness. > >>> > >>> Her car had minor damage and as she prepared to call the police, I > >>> encouraged her to do it quick since this is a simple matter. She then > >>> says to me "a simple matter". I said yes. What do you mean she > >>> retorted. > >>> It is simple because my car is digital, I said. Digital! what do > >>> exactly > >>> mean she says. My car has digital cameras all round and when the > police > >>> arrive, I just will show them exactly what went on. She stops making > her > >>> call and started to look at my car carefully. This time I tell her > that > >>> I > >>> am calling the police. She then turns to me as says "this digital > >>> business is not good, can we just agree that we just cover our costs". > I > >>> said no. This is the very reason why I mounted a digicam on my car. > >>> > >>> She starts to plead with me. She offers to cover my cost. I said no > but > >>> asked her to put it in writing that she was on the wrong. > >>> > >>> Lesson 1: Technology will help us correct our values. > >>> Lesson 2: If all our PSV vehicles are mounted with cameras, we shall > >>> gather good data to hep us deal with road carnage > >>> Lesson 3: There are other benefits that will accrue if car > manufacturers > >>> were to in-build cameras just like mobile phones. > >>> > >>> > >>> Ndemo. > >>> > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> kictanet mailing list > >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >>> > >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at > >>> > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmai… > >>> > >>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > >>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > >>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > >>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and > development. > >>> > >>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > >>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and > bandwidth, > >>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, > do > >>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > >>> > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Barrack O. Otieno > >> +254721325277 > >> +254-20-2498789 > >> Skype: barrack.otieno > >> http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> kictanet mailing list > >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >> > >> Unsubscribe or change your options at > >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ngigi%40at.co.ke > >> > >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and > development. > >> > >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and > bandwidth, > >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, > do > >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > > kictanet mailing list > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/durojb%40gmail.com > > > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and > development. > > > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and > bandwidth, > > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > > >

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Australia switched on to digital-only television
by ICT Researcher 05 Jan '14

05 Jan '14

<http://www.digitalready.gov.au/> Planning Phase: Meticulous planning will save time and money, reducing the risk of unforseen delays, poor quality of service and the need for significant troubleshooting. Key issues to be considered are:- * Use of Single Frequency Networks (SFNs) can provide a spectrally efficient solution, but are complex in planning and design; http://www.broadcastaustralia.com.au/broadcasting/tv-services/digital-tv/mi… (You guys want 3 frequency (signal distribution) networks?)

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As Kenya stalls, the world moves to digital TV
by Kivuva 04 Jan '14

04 Jan '14

Thailand is switching to digital TV with each of the 22million households given coupons valued at Bt690 to acquire set top boxes and accelerate the uptake. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/Switch-from-analogue-to-digital-TV…

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