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20 Jun Posted by in kictanet | Comments

LA chooses iPads for students

LA chooses iPads for students

Just saw this come over the wire: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-lausd-chooses-ipads-for-pilot-20130618,0,6957151.story If you read the article, you'll see classic Microsoft FUD in there about Windows/Office being the most used in businesses, but it's exciting to see a school district be forward thinking and realize that while iOS is not good for programming, tablets are clearly optimum for teaching...

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20 Jun Posted by in kictanet | Comments

FW: Commission reviews broadcasting frequencies fees.doc

FW: Commission reviews broadcasting frequencies fees.doc

Bw. Mutua – the objective appears noble but how do you deal with the apparent loophole of an individual making numerous frequency applications using "proxy" broadcasting companies (companies he sets up using his friends, etc)?   On Wed, Jun 19, 2013, at 06:18 PM, Wambua, Christopher wrote: Hussein,   Many thanks for this candid feedback.   Your...

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20 Jun Posted by in Kictanet - General | Comments

Fibre Attributes for Higher Data Rates, CIA/Mossad Behind MTN Harassment?, Online Evengelism

Fibre Attributes for Higher Data Rates, CIA/Mossad Behind MTN Harassment?, Online Evengelism

  June 10, 2013 Fibre Attributes for Higher Data Rates In a recent article, Will 400Gbps ever be relevant to Africa?, we advised African network owners to build their networks with the future in mind. Optical fibre is supposed to be in the ground for at least twenty years if installed properly. Those who are rolling...

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19 Jun Posted by in kictanet | Comments

Kenya IGF: Call for Presenters and Panelists

Kenya IGF: Call for Presenters and Panelists

Dear People,  Based on the topics that were solicited from the mailing lists, you are kindly invited to select which topics you would be interested in giving a presentation. The working group is going to organise some topics to have panelists who’ll collectively contribute to the discussion(s). If you are interested in becoming a panelist...

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19 Jun Posted by in kictanet | Comments

Information Risk Management Training – July ~ December 2013

Information Risk Management Training – July ~ December 2013

Pardon me for cross-posting this ICT Security & Risk Management Training Schedule Calendar Month Course Code Course Title Duration Planned Dates Fees(USD) Fees (KES) July I-2 Digital Forensics – A Primer 1 day July 1st 2013 200.00 18,000   I-7 ATM Security 2 days July 3rd – 4th, 2013 400.00 35,000   A-11 Digital Forensics...

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19 Jun Posted by in kictanet | Comments

FW: Commission reviews broadcasting frequencies fees.doc

FW: Commission reviews broadcasting frequencies fees.doc

Hussein,   Many thanks for this candid feedback.   Your comments are noted and appreciated.   Best regards,   Wambua   From: Ali Hussein [mailto:ali@hussein.me.ke] Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:14 PM To: Wambua, Christopher Cc: Consumer and Public Affairs; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] FW: Commission reviews broadcasting frequencies fees.doc   Wambua...

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19 Jun Posted by in kictanet | Comments

FW: Commission reviews broadcasting frequencies fees.doc

FW: Commission reviews broadcasting frequencies fees.doc

Wambua This is as it should be. I personally commend CCK for taking this step. It will go some way in reducing frequency and spectrum hoarding.  On another note may I be allowed to make a constructive critique of the PR Practice at CCK. This is not addressed to you personally but to the C-Level...

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19 Jun Posted by in kictanet | Comments

FW: Commission reviews broadcasting frequencies fees.doc

FW: Commission reviews broadcasting frequencies fees.doc

Kivuva, The review is expected to create a dis-incentive for broadcasters to have multiple frequencies in one spot. This will free spectrum for assignment to new entrants (for FM broadcasters). In addition, in the era of digital TV broadcasting, entrants into this market do not require frequencies any longer but space/channels on the digital platform....

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19 Jun Posted by in kictanet | Comments

FW: Commission reviews broadcasting frequencies fees.doc

FW: Commission reviews broadcasting frequencies fees.doc

Thank you Mr. Wambua. This looks well thought out. A quick question, how will this help new entrants into the congested market? Are we creating more barriers, or is the field more even? Have a nice one On 19/06/2013, Wambua, Christopher wrote: > Listers, > > [P R E S S R E L E...

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19 Jun Posted by in kictanet | Comments

FW: Commission reviews broadcasting frequencies fees.doc

FW: Commission reviews broadcasting frequencies fees.doc

Listers,       19th June April 2013     CCK reviews prices for broadcasting frequencies   Broadcasters with more than one frequency per broadcast spot or site will from next month pay higher fees for the spectrum.    The Commission today revised the broadcasting frequency fees in an attempt to address the existing disparities...

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