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Africa: The Big Dream of the African Tech Cities 2063

India: How Feature Phone Apps Thrive in Emerging Markets

Lewisham: The UK's Smallest Tech City

New Hope in Angola

The development of tech cities are being announced all over Africa, but can a contrived tech community really be a success? Nova Cidade de Kilamba, a tech city completed last year in Angola, is a shimmering beacon of empty newness, yet Dubai's Internet City is a roaring success. So can Africa's new tech cities thrive? IDG Connect Editor, Kathryn Cave discussed how technology, not tech cities should drive Angola's potential. Read the full article now.

The Rise of Apps for Feature Phones

The majority of mobile subscribers in emerging markets don't have a smartphone... but want to access apps. This could be a massive opportunity for developers. Kathryn Cave discusses biNu (now in partnership with Mills and Boon), the importance of feature phone apps and how these could be a virtually untapped opportunity for developers who want to attract truly global audiences. Click through to read the full article.

An Excess of Silicon in the UK

With the Silicon Dock in Belfast, Fen in Cambridge, Glen in Scotland, Gorge in Bristol, Canal in Birmingham and Shipyard in the North East, are there just too many cities trying to be the next Silicon Valley? Dan Swinhoe looks at the number of cities trying for 'tech hub' status, and wonders whether their hopes are realistic, or whether these cities will forever be playing catch-up to Silicon Valley proper. Find out more here.