Weekly news roundup February 23

Created By: Esther on 23-Feb-2007 12:00 AM

Mobile phone lifeline for world's poor
Of the one million people who become new mobile phone subscribers everyday, about 85% live in emerging markets, according to the mobile phone industry body, the GSMA, reports the BBC.

SA government to switch to open source
The South African Cabinet today announced that it had approved a free and open source strategy and that government would migrate its current software to free and open source software.
At a Cabinet media briefing government said that it had "approved a policy and strategy for the implementation of free and open source software (FOSS) in government.

Internet Changing News Dissemination in Third World  
Never underestimate the power of the internet, even in countries on the wrong side of the digital divide.

The Role of Governments in Promoting ICT Access and Use by SMEs
 The potential benefits of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well known. ICTs enhance SME efficiency, reduce costs, and broaden market reach, both locally and globally. However, SMEs face several barriers preventing them from implementing or maintaining ICT business solutions.

Microsoft Office 2007: An FAQ for Nonprofits
If your nonprofit relies on Microsoft Office for crucial day-to-day tasks, you may be wondering about the recently released Office 2007 suite's new features, potential impact on your budget, and whether upgrading now makes sense.

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