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Brian Neilson

Brian Neilson

Director, BMI-TechKnowledge.

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Does cloud make rain?

With all the hype and attempts at defining what cloud is (and isn't), and how big it is, one might be forgiven for letting out a stifled groan.

Mobile mania

Wireless Application Protocol is touted as the next big thing, but there are mixed views as to how big it will be and how fast it will be adopted.

E-commerce and life beyond Y2K

As the year 2000 looms ever closer, now is a good time to examine where the e-commerce boom is headed.

Will the IT market fold?

The IT sector is heading for a challenging time as the year 2000 nears and we wait with breathless anticipation to see whether the stocks will rally or face massive collapse.

Eyes forward

A strategic issue in cyber-territory today is the fight for eyeball ownership, a battle that has long been waged by traditional media.

Making it to the top

Brian Neilson kicks off a debate on who will eventually hold the balance of power as global players buy up IT, telecomms and Internet companies.

Yebo!net makes its move

The long expected deal between USKO and Yebo!net has become a reality, paving the way for further exciting developments in this ever-growing market.

When is 'free' really free?

With a free Internet service on the cards for SA, free PC and Internet access is an increasingly hot topic, with the ethics and practicality of the direct marketing model coming under fierce attack.

Free PCs - could this work in SA?

In a bid to win over the remaining unconnected population, international companies are giving away free PCs. How would this offer translate in the local context and could this strategy work in SA?

Where is the *$@%# money?

The Internet promises shrewd entrepreneurs ideal opportunities to make a quick fortune, luring investors into pouring vast amounts of money into risky ventures. And there is no doubt that many will make a profit as the sheer increase in Internet users pushes them into the magic zone.

The end of the Web as we know it?

Internet appliances are set to take the world by storm, heralding a new era of Web access and application during which Internet access will become more mobile and user-friendly. But how will these devices impact our daily lives and the fledgling e-commerce market?

Refelections and Predictions

This is the season for reflection and predictions, and for most of us, a well-deserved break. Needless to say, the world is crossing the threshold into the era of the Wired Marketplace, and events in 1998 have paved the way for this to happen.