Practical Insights on Nokia

3 Steps for Microsoft + Nokia Success in Africa

3 Steps for Microsoft + Nokia Success in Africa

Published on: Sep 06 2013 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
Its hardly news now that Microsoft dropped a relatively modest US$ 7.2 Billion to acquire Nokia’s handset and software services business as well as some patents...
The Bi-Weekly ICT4D Retrospective: Important Links for April 25 – May 8, 2012

The Bi-Weekly ICT4D Retrospective: Important Links for April 25 – May 8, 2012

Published on: May 08 2012 by Sabina Behague - Comments Off on The Bi-Weekly ICT4D Retrospective: Important Links for April 25 – May 8, 2012
Nokia in Brazil: You might not know that Nokia’s biggest single social project in the world is in the city of Manaus in the Brazilian Amazon, where Nokia...
Where are the Mobile Operators in Mobiles for Development Projects?

Where are the Mobile Operators in Mobiles for Development Projects?

Published on: Nov 09 2011 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Steve Song recently wrote a great post on 3 reasons why M4D may be bad for Development where he says that: Mobile operators have entrenched themselves with development...
What the Nokia-Microsoft Deal Means for Nigerian Software Developers

What the Nokia-Microsoft Deal Means for Nigerian Software Developers

Published on: May 18 2011 by Loy Okezie - 2 Comments
It is no longer news that Nokia’s market share has been suffering. Even the company’s CEO once said that Nokia is failing to compete and losing ground to competitors...
Download the ICTworks Nokia App for Mobile Phones in the Ovi Store

Download the ICTworks Nokia App for Mobile Phones in the Ovi Store

Published on: Oct 15 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Do you have a Nokia mobile phone? Want to keep up with ICTworks news and network activity? Then download the ICTworks Nokia app from the Nokia Ovi Store. Before...
ICT Companies Cashing in on Electronic Voting Initiatives

ICT Companies Cashing in on Electronic Voting Initiatives

Published on: Aug 26 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on ICT Companies Cashing in on Electronic Voting Initiatives
Raila Odinga registering to vote in 4 minutes flat Regardless of their political affiliations, ICT firms should be pushing electronic voter registration and voting...
Is Your Mobile Phone Innovation Worth $1 Million USD?

Is Your Mobile Phone Innovation Worth $1 Million USD?

Published on: Jun 25 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Do you have an idea on how to change lives with mobile phones? Is it also a good business opportunity? And can it work with Nokia phones? Then submit it to Nokia’s...
Which is Better: $100 Smartphone or $15 SMS Mobile Phone?

Which is Better: $100 Smartphone or $15 SMS Mobile Phone?

Published on: Mar 10 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
The $100 smartphone price barrier is broken! Nokia recently announced the 2730 Classic and Synchronica released the MessagePhone. Both mobile phones will retail...
Nokia: Win $125,000 For Uniquely African Apps

Nokia: Win $125,000 For Uniquely African Apps

Published on: Oct 17 2009 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Here’s a great opportunity from Nokia for for African mobile and web application developers to create best-in-class applications. Nokia is offering $125,000...