SMS Networks n Symmetric Information

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Imagine a world where every person is endowed with relevant information of opportunities and economic benefits!  SMS networks between users and organisations allow for the smooth streaming of information. Poverty sticken areas requires information about possible economic opportunities, and as mobile phones become even more affordable, users can tap on to a network and get relevant information seamlessly. An article reveals how this is done in Kalimantan, Indonesia. Continue reading →

RTW flight booked! locked n loaded!

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After 2 gruelling long years, time and circumstance has saw fit for me to travel! I went down to STA Travel yesterday and booked my flight! It was a long process, but it is best to be thorough. I gave my branch manager my details, intentionally not providing my middle name (Chinese name), as I did not have trouble previously without the provision of this detail. But how dumb was I to think that a RTW would not need such details?? Well, in the end, I gave my details and the BM had to re-book all the flights! Boy did he have a sour face, but guess what? It turns out that one of the flights did not include taxes! *Phew! -Its funny how there is a reason for everything. Watch my Video! Continue reading →

pay-as-you-go electricity via SMS.

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The power of the sun goes beyond our own comprehension! In Halliberu, Karnataka State in India, local farmers are given a solar panel attached to a battery and a meter box to keep track of power usage. Locals would travel ridiculous distances just to charge their mobile phones. Now, a company Simpa Networks have been installing solar panels in rural village housing to supply electricity to residents! Video Link

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