Macedonia is First European Country with Pure All IP Network:

Amongst its much bigger brothers and sisters in Europe Macedonia can claim that it is the first European country with pure All IP

Deutsche Telekom announced today that Makedonski Telekom is the first company within the Group with a network fully based on Internet protocol (All IP). Starting in October 2011 and within just 25 months, all 290,000 fixed network lines were migrated onto the new platform. Now services such as Broadband on Demand are already on offer.

"Our vision is a Pan-European network on the basis of All IP. This network will integrate mobile communications and fixed-line network technology. And it will enable a new cloud-based production model", said Claudia Nemat, member of the Board of Deutsche Telekom for Europe & Technology . The objective is to have the customers across Europe migrated to IP by the end of 2018. "The experience gained from Macedonia is of great value. Migrating to All IP is a great challenge. With its successful launch our colleagues in Macedonia are real pioneers", said Nemat.

China's 4G Subscriber Base to Exceed 30 Million by End of 2014:

China is expected to end next year with at least 30 million 4G subscribers, according to the Minister of Industry and Information Technology, Miao Wei.

He also said that the industry is expected to invest around US$16.5 billion developing its LTE based 4G networks during 2014.

He was speaking at the ministry's annual work conference, Xinhuareported.

The minister said that the investment in 4G services would make up almost one-third of China's total investment in mobile communications next year.

Samsung Ghana to open ultramodern brand shop at Osu Mall:

Samsung Ghana says it is set to open an ultramodern Brand Shop at the plush Osu Mall later this month to give customers a world class shopping experience in a luxurious shopping environment this Christmas.

The Brand Shop will give customers the opportunity to purchase Samsung full range of products to meet their needs with product line-up ranging from audio-visual, home appliance, mobile phones and IT products. This premium brand shop will also enhance its service delivery by taking care of the needs of every customer.

Speaking to Biztechafrica in an interview in Accra the Marketing Manager for Consumer Electronics at Samsung Ghana Richard Nunekpeku pointed out that the upcoming ultramodern Brand Shop will Samsung customers the full Samsung premium experience across its digital appliances and smart phones category.

“This will provide the consumer with a stimulating environment in which to discover the full spectrum of Samsung's world-class offerings in one easily-accessible location," Richard added.

According to Mr. Nunekpeku, the store will be manned by fully trained and experienced Samsung staff who will take customers through the whole Samsung experience.

About the location he noted that Osu has become is a major commercial hub in the capital and thus as a brand that cares about its customers, Samsung wanted to provide them with the convenience of shopping in a luxurious and easy-to-access environment closer to them. 

The shop will have a product experience zone with the full range of Samsung Digital Appliances, Smart phones, Tablets, Notes, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Mobile Communications, laptops and other accessories making it the ultimate shopping destination for everyone this Christmas.