Monday, November 24, 2014

Banks Deny to Issue Credit Cards to Freelancers, Bloggers and Entrepreneurs

Just yesterday we told you that Pakistan ranks in top five nations with freelancers. To be more precise, Pakistan stands 4th on Elance.com and fifth on oDesk for all the freelance work that is done on these websites.

First-ever Data Management Summit Set to Launch in Karachi

Systems Limited, a provider of technology solutions and services in Pakistan, in collaboration with Informatica Corporation, a leading independent provider of data integration software, is hosting the region’s first-ever Data Management Summit in Karachi, Pakistan.

The summit is set to bring together the Data Community’s brightest minds to push the boundaries of current thinking and discuss how data is fueling the next generation of technological innovation. Attendees will be able to learn about the latest trends, strategies and best practices on how to harness this potential by transforming fragmented, unpredictable, raw data into consolidated, high-quality, actionable information from any source, any technology, at any latency – and drive more business in 2015 and beyond.

Huawei Mobile Broadband Forum 2014 concludes in Islamabad

Huawei Technologies held an insightful summit, titled; “Huawei Mobile Broadband Forum” from 8th to 12th September, 2014, in Islamabad.

The forum was designed to share Huawei’s global experience and new ideas in development of 3G and LTE Technologies, with operators, after the recent auction and issuance of of next-gen licenses.  The forum themed; “Awing MBB” was held in response to the mobile broadband network deployment and operations – a vital topic in the industry, as the macro-economy and telecommunication technologies evolve rapidly.

How you can enjoy Warid’s 4G Trials

The news that we all were waiting for is finally here: Warid is all set to launch its public trials for its 4G LTE services, we have confirmed with sources.

In the first phase, starting next week, postpaid customers of Warid will be offered free 4G LTE service as a trial. And yes, 4G services during trials will be FREE.

Almost all postpaid customers who are living in covered areas plus if they have 4G enabled handsets will be eligible to experience Warid’s 4G LTE services.

Warid 4G LTE Hands-on / Speed Tests

Warid Telecom is offering its 4G LTE trials to its postpaid customers in five cities including Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Gujranwala and Faisalabad.
I had a chance to hard-test Warid’s 4G LTE in Islamabad to find it absolutely amazing. Coverage, speeds, pings and over-all experience remained blazing throughout our day-long tests. Surprisingly, the 4G coverage of Warid in Islamabad was more rich that what I had originally expected.