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25/09/2015

New post added at RTZSOFTCOM - MTN Uganda Vs Airtel Uganda- Customers view of who has the edge.All of us knew what would come after Airtel joined hands with Warid telecom to create a network with a total subscriber base of 7.5 million, that's a total that rivals Mtn's 10.4 subscribers.

If we look at the QOS that we receive, all that's because elephants are fighting and the grass is rather enjoying. when we think of Apps,services,SMS,Mobile Banking,Data,Voice being transmitted via mobile carriers that have gained speeds of 42mbps for 3G+ then to 4G LTE then these companies are pioneering the move.

Ok. lets detail who is taking the lead on different platforms

1:VOICE &SMS;

All the players have resorted to packaging their data subscription. Airtel is taking the lead on this with its popular Pakalast. Mtn still depends on standard Per second and Per Minute Plus the newly created Mega Bonus.take a look at Airtel's voice bundle plans

Ian from Kisasi Uganda say "I use my Airtel line for mainly calling , with the different packages they offer i normally use Kyabise combo 40 after loading Airtime woth 1500Ush i get 40 mbs, 40mins and 40 sms which i can use to meet my daily demands.

Compare with Mtn

2:-DATA MARKETS:

Both Players copy and Paste their Tariffs .you just have to switch to the player you prefer. with MTN rolling out 4GLTE throughout the country, that's worth thinking about if you are a corporate entity looking to run your network throughout your branches in different parts of the country. Airtel still running 3G+ has a way to go in this sector.

check out Airtel's Data tarrifs which are charged 0.8 Ush perkb compare with MtnData me2u from MTN and Tugabane from Airtel are the new additions where a user can use to share data with someone.

3:-MOBILE BANKING:

Airtel Money and Mtn Mobile money are the talk of the country with Mtn Uganda having subscribers in numbers of 7.3m as of march 2015 and Airtel trailing with 3.4M. that's a figure that worries Commercial Banks.

But who is having the edge as the two players are concerned. this is a say from Ronald

"Mtn Mobile Money was the first to start the bussiness in 2009 so people where first to jump onto the system by the time Warid pesa came it was already late. thanks to the merger with Airtel we now have two competitors who offer a diversity and we can now access the service throught the country"

Airtel has spiced it up by launching Airtel MoneyApp

That's a platform that brings Mixed reaction as to how many people have smart phones to use the service and how secure is it to transact over TCP/IP platform. The beauty is we have to avoid using the Notorious USSD codes which my Grandmother with 70 years has to put in her old head.

we also note two diferences with these agents as relates to transparency where Agents are able to view their transaction commission and are also able to be paid promptly .that's where MTN looses it and it has to be considered soon or later.

4:-SMART DEVICES;

lets say that would come no-matter what. As everyone rushes to get a new smartphone that has been released the previous day,the best place to start with is the customer care shops for these operators .what will kill you is the pricing that comes with the device. check out this Huawei P8 that has recently been launched and see how each prices it.

from Airtel


From MTN Uganda














5:-THE FUTURE;

MTN is taking the lead on Data services as it has invested heavily in fiber optics which is good for its enterprise customers but its playing catch-up in mobile banking and voice services.

you can read our related post from our blog page

All of us knew what would come after Airtel joined hands with Warid telecom to create a network with a total subscriber base of 7.5 million, that's a total that rivals Mtn's 10.4 subscribers.

If we look at the QOS that we receive, all that's because elephants are fighting and the grass is rather enjoying. when we think of Apps,services,SMS,Mobile Banking,Data,Voice being transmitted via mobile carriers that have gained speeds of 42mbps for 3G+ then to 4G LTE then these companies are pioneering the move.

Ok. lets detail who is taking the lead on different platforms

1:VOICE &SMS;

All the players have resorted to packaging their data subscription. Airtel is taking the lead on this with its popular Pakalast. Mtn still depends on standard Per second and Per Minute Plus the newly created Mega Bonus.take a look at Airtel's voice bundle plans

Ian from Kisasi Uganda say "I use my Airtel line for mainly calling , with the different packages they offer i normally use Kyabise combo 40 after loading Airtime woth 1500Ush i get 40 mbs, 40mins and 40 sms which i can use to meet my daily demands.

Compare with Mtn

2:-DATA MARKETS:

Both Players copy and Paste their Tariffs .you just have to switch to the player you prefer. with MTN rolling out 4GLTE throughout the country, that's worth thinking about if you are a corporate entity looking to run your network throughout your branches in different parts of the country. Airtel still running 3G+ has a way to go in this sector.

check out Airtel's Data tarrifs which are charged 0.8 Ush perkb compare with MtnData me2u from MTN and Tugabane from Airtel are the new additions where a user can use to share data with someone.

3:-MOBILE BANKING:

Airtel Money and Mtn Mobile money are the talk of the country with Mtn Uganda having subscribers in numbers of 7.3m as of march 2015 and Airtel trailing with 3.4M. that's a figure that worries Commercial Banks.

But who is having the edge as the two players are concerned. this is a say from Ronald

"Mtn Mobile Money was the first to start the bussiness in 2009 so people where first to jump onto the system by the time Warid pesa came it was already late. thanks to the merger with Airtel we now have two competitors who offer a diversity and we can now access the service throught the country"

Airtel has spiced it up by launching Airtel MoneyApp

That's a platform that brings Mixed reaction as to how many people have smart phones to use the service and how secure is it to transact over TCP/IP platform. The beauty is we have to avoid using the Notorious USSD codes which my Grandmother with 70 years has to put in her old head.

we also note two diferences with these agents as relates to transparency where Agents are able to view their transaction commission and are also able to be paid promptly .that's where MTN looses it and it has to be considered soon or later.

4:-SMART DEVICES;

lets say that would come no-matter what. As everyone rushes to get a new smartphone that has been released the previous day,the best place to start with is the customer care shops for these operators .what will kill you is the pricing that comes with the device. check out this Huawei P8 that has recently been launched and see how each prices it.

from Airtel


From MTN Uganda














5:-THE FUTURE;

MTN is taking the lead on Data services as it has invested heavily in fiber optics which is good for its enterprise customers but its playing catch-up in mobile banking and voice services.

you can read our related post from our blog page

14/09/2015

New post added at RTZSOFTCOM - Network traffic monitoring tools -Top 5TOP 5 Network traffic monitoring tools 2015 review


Network Administrators find constraints administering large networks in addition to running reports for both SLA and for planning purpose. And thus they need a monitoring tool to do the work for them. Various tools are available with the best tools being able to do Real-time monitoring, Reporting and alerting, wireless monitoring, cloud based monitoring and support for multi-vendor as the basics. some tools are commercial and others open source. we are ranking the best network monitoring tools.

1:-SOLAR WINDS ORION NETWORK PERFORMANCE MONITOR 11.5.2



This is quite a good tool with licensing based on the number of objects being monitored from SL100 upwards.its user interface is so friendly and highly customizable.

Pros

-Support for Multi-vendor

-100% GUI ustomization

-automated network Discovery

Cons

-Clumsy “Group Dependency” configuration

-Reporting module needs better ad-hoc reports;

-though its interface is super, it requires mastering for its reporting ,alerting and configuration for this module.

2:-NAGIOS

This is the most popular network monitoring tool as it is open source and has a web interface able to customized to any format. you can create reports on trends, availability and any custom report .

PROS

Nagios offers an extensive set of collector plug-ins that allows users to gather performance and availability data from a broad range of operating systems, including Windows and Netware;

CONS

Web GUI is not good, and a steep learning curve is required for managing config files to run devices and tests.

3:-Paessler : PRTG Network Monitor Version 15.3


















Paessler has completely redesigned its web interface.it has also set up monitoring to include mobile where you just download their app via a apple or google stores.

Google maps integration has made the mapping feature look cool.

PROS

Easy setup,wide range of sensors,Good notification window.

Cons

Interface not all that intuitive



4. WhatsUp Gold – Gold Premium v16.





New user interface with enhanced "look and feel"
Dynamic re-sizing
Simplified navigation
Best unified server,network and app monitor

Pros:

Easy setup and network discovery
Great feature set
Many notification options, including via email and SMS.
Detailed, customizable reporting; supports custom date ranges.

Cons:

Non-intuitive
Clumsy interface
Configuration requires both Web and Windows consoles;

5:- ManageEngine OpManager






Provides powerful SLA features through Manage Engine Service Desk.
Zoho's op-manger is an easy tool to setup
Offers various facilities, including incident management, problem management, and a change management facility.



PROS



No client required, as it is completely web-browser based.
Monitoring devices using SNMP, WMI, SSH/Telnet
Great feature set

CONS



Lots of manual configuration needed
No multiple threshold alarms (e.g. Warning, Critical, etc.)
Step learning curve is required to master its interface

you can read our related posts at blog posts page

TOP 5 Network traffic monitoring tools 2015 review


Network Administrators find constraints administering large networks in addition to running reports for both SLA and for planning purpose. And thus they need a monitoring tool to do the work for them. Various tools are available with the best tools being able to do Real-time monitoring, Reporting and alerting, wireless monitoring, cloud based monitoring and support for multi-vendor as the basics. some tools are commercial and others open source. we are ranking the best network monitoring tools.

1:-SOLAR WINDS ORION NETWORK PERFORMANCE MONITOR 11.5.2



This is quite a good tool with licensing based on the number of objects being monitored from SL100 upwards.its user interface is so friendly and highly customizable.

Pros

-Support for Multi-vendor

-100% GUI ustomization

-automated network Discovery

Cons

-Clumsy “Group Dependency” configuration

-Reporting module needs better ad-hoc reports;

-though its interface is super, it requires mastering for its reporting ,alerting and configuration for this module.

2:-NAGIOS

This is the most popular network monitoring tool as it is open source and has a web interface able to customized to any format. you can create reports on trends, availability and any custom report .

PROS

Nagios offers an extensive set of collector plug-ins that allows users to gather performance and availability data from a broad range of operating systems, including Windows and Netware;

CONS

Web GUI is not good, and a steep learning curve is required for managing config files to run devices and tests.

3:-Paessler : PRTG Network Monitor Version 15.3


















Paessler has completely redesigned its web interface.it has also set up monitoring to include mobile where you just download their app via a apple or google stores.

Google maps integration has made the mapping feature look cool.

PROS

Easy setup,wide range of sensors,Good notification window.

Cons

Interface not all that intuitive



4. WhatsUp Gold – Gold Premium v16.





New user interface with enhanced "look and feel"
Dynamic re-sizing
Simplified navigation
Best unified server,network and app monitor

Pros:

Easy setup and network discovery
Great feature set
Many notification options, including via email and SMS.
Detailed, customizable reporting; supports custom date ranges.

Cons:

Non-intuitive
Clumsy interface
Configuration requires both Web and Windows consoles;

5:- ManageEngine OpManager






Provides powerful SLA features through Manage Engine Service Desk.
Zoho's op-manger is an easy tool to setup
Offers various facilities, including incident management, problem management, and a change management facility.



PROS



No client required, as it is completely web-browser based.
Monitoring devices using SNMP, WMI, SSH/Telnet
Great feature set

CONS



Lots of manual configuration needed
No multiple threshold alarms (e.g. Warning, Critical, etc.)
Step learning curve is required to master its interface

you can read our related posts at blog posts page

11/07/2015

New post added at RTZSOFTCOM - Windows features-ContinuumWINDOWS 10 CONTINUUM FEATURE:WORK ON PHONE AS WELL AS PC

Windows 10 capabilities will drive people into loving the word "interoperability" where you own a windows phone and you are able to switch to a desktop monitor or unplug your surface keyboard and continuum will detect what your settings are.

we will be able to connect tablets,pcs and phones in what Microsoft calls one operating system across all platforms. But it’s not the only company to attempt turning a phone into a PC. Canonical is doing similar things with USB-connected keyboards for its Ubuntu phone OS, and Motorola tried to sell an expensive docking to turn its Atrix phone into an Android PC. Other solutions, including the REDFLY, haven’t really taken off because of a lack of apps and wider support. Microsoft’s implementation could be equally limited thanks to the small market of Windows phones, but the other solutions didn't have the backing of a giant software company or a thoughtful natural interface. Microsoft's solution feels like the best so far.continuum is a cool tool where if you unplug the keyboard from your surface pro it will prompt you to switch to tablet mode and vice-versa.

Read more on windows features.

WINDOWS 10 CONTINUUM FEATURE:WORK ON PHONE AS WELL AS PC

Windows 10 capabilities will drive people into loving the word "interoperability" where you own a windows phone and you are able to switch to a desktop monitor or unplug your surface keyboard and continuum will detect what your settings are.

we will be able to connect tablets,pcs and phones in what Microsoft calls one operating system across all platforms. But it’s not the only company to attempt turning a phone into a PC. Canonical is doing similar things with USB-connected keyboards for its Ubuntu phone OS, and Motorola tried to sell an expensive docking to turn its Atrix phone into an Android PC. Other solutions, including the REDFLY, haven’t really taken off because of a lack of apps and wider support. Microsoft’s implementation could be equally limited thanks to the small market of Windows phones, but the other solutions didn't have the backing of a giant software company or a thoughtful natural interface. Microsoft's solution feels like the best so far.continuum is a cool tool where if you unplug the keyboard from your surface pro it will prompt you to switch to tablet mode and vice-versa.

Read more on windows features.

18/06/2015

New post added at - microsft edge code named project spartan-the new microsoft web browser.Microsoft edge -the new web browser from microsoft;

July 29th 2015 is the day everyone is expected to have a feel of what the future holds for windows device lovers. talk of a desktop,tablet,phone with the same interoperatability.
being able to swipe between the different apps on different platforms. well lets get ready for that. in our series, we will be looking at what to expect from windows 10 features as our previous articles were talking about.

personal assistant -cortana
windows 10 build 10125 Icons

Now lets focus on Windows edge and see its capabilities as regards to its competitors and as an advancement to internet explorer which wasn& #8217;t a hit for many years now.


Among the cutting edge capabilities expected will be;


Ability to Search faster in the address bar. Bing capabilities have been intergrated in the browser and compared to other browsers , it fares better in that field.


Write on the web. with one note .OneNote integration is the cool feature that has been integrated that helps you take notes, write, doodle, and highlight directly on webpages. Add a few secret ingredients to a recipe right on the screen to share with your fellow amateur chefs, collaborate on a new project with your coworkers, or have fun with your kids—the web is your palette.



Another cool feature added is Cortana intergration. Only Microsoft Edge has your chatty personal assistant, Cortana, right in the address bar. She& #8217;s there to help you do things faster and easier— this personal assistant helps you do a couple of things like get weather update,make reservations, or ask Cortana any topic you feel like.



extension support. This is among the coolest features added as third parties can now start adding features to it. Internet Explorer had annotation which were hardly used.


Like any browser, Edge has its pros and cons. you can take a survey from here
You can give us your feedback as to the downsides of windows edge .
you can take a look at our articles

say hello to Cortana

windows 10 build 10125 Icons

Microsoft edge -the new web browser from microsoft;

July 29th 2015 is the day everyone is expected to have a feel of what the future holds for windows device lovers. talk of a desktop,tablet,phone with the same interoperatability.
being able to swipe between the different apps on different platforms. well lets get ready for that. in our series, we will be looking at what to expect from windows 10 features as our previous articles were talking about.

personal assistant -cortana
windows 10 build 10125 Icons

Now lets focus on Windows edge and see its capabilities as regards to its competitors and as an advancement to internet explorer which wasn’t a hit for many years now.


Among the cutting edge capabilities expected will be;


Ability to Search faster in the address bar. Bing capabilities have been intergrated in the browser and compared to other browsers , it fares better in that field.


Write on the web. with one note .OneNote integration is the cool feature that has been integrated that helps you take notes, write, doodle, and highlight directly on webpages. Add a few secret ingredients to a recipe right on the screen to share with your fellow amateur chefs, collaborate on a new project with your coworkers, or have fun with your kids—the web is your palette.



Another cool feature added is Cortana intergration. Only Microsoft Edge has your chatty personal assistant, Cortana, right in the address bar. She’s there to help you do things faster and easier— this personal assistant helps you do a couple of things like get weather update,make reservations, or ask Cortana any topic you feel like.



extension support. This is among the coolest features added as third parties can now start adding features to it. Internet Explorer had annotation which were hardly used.


Like any browser, Edge has its pros and cons. you can take a survey from here
You can give us your feedback as to the downsides of windows edge .
you can take a look at our articles

say hello to Cortana

windows 10 build 10125 Icons

08/06/2015

New post added at - Say hello to cortana:Windows 10 build 10130 Cortana insider preview.

Hi Cortana,take me back to rtzsoft.com . Microsoft Cortana is an intelligent personal assistant developed by Microsoft for its brand of products.With the power of Bing behind her, Cortana gets to know you and looks out for you. She& #8217;ll keep track of things that interest you, make helpful suggestions, remind . In Windows 10 build 10130, which was made available to Windows Insiders just a few days ago, Microsoft has improved the Cortana experience with new visual improvements. For example, Cortana now has an improved setup experience that visually guides you on what features to enable or disable. For example, as you can see in the image above, Cortana will ask you if you want to enable or skip Hey Cortana, making it easier for you to find the answer you seek.
Cortana will also ask you if you would like to be kept up to date on the status of your flights or packages. On top of that, Cortana will ask you if you would like her to help find your files on your device, online, or OneDrive. Cortana also provides calendar reminders, so just tell her to remind you about your friend& #8217;s birthday next Tuesday and she will keep you from losing a friend!
Previously, tapping the Win key + C would open the Charms bar. On Windows 10, this neat keyboard shortcut has been repurposed to open Cortana (rest in peace Charms bar!). Now, when you tap Win+C, Cortana will pop open and listen for your command.
Cortana on Windows 10 is shaping up to be your truly personal digital assistant for all your needs
Here are some things you can try saying:



How old are you?


Tell me a joke.


Latest NBA scores?


How many calories in a boiled egg?


Put swimming on my calendar for tomorrow.


Change my 3 PM event to 4.


What& #8217;s happening this weekend?
Cortana& #8217;s Notebook and settings
Cortana& #8217;s Notebook is where she keeps track of what you like and what you want her to do. Use it to tell Cortana about your interests, favorite places, and the & #8220;quiet hours& #8221; when you don’t want to be disturbed.
Settings is where you can adjust battery, speech, search, and other settings, including the ones for Facebook. Cortana can give you a more personalized level of service based on info from your Facebook account. Of course, you can turn that feature off, or turn Cortana off altogether. Turning Cortana off won& #8217;t delete anything about you from her memory.

To get to Cortana’s settings and Notebook, click the icon in the upper-left corner of the Cortana window.


You can read more about cortana on the windows insider preview.

Windows 10 build 10130 Cortana insider preview.

Hi Cortana,take me back to rtzsoft.com . Microsoft Cortana is an intelligent personal assistant developed by Microsoft for its brand of products.With the power of Bing behind her, Cortana gets to know you and looks out for you. She’ll keep track of things that interest you, make helpful suggestions, remind . In Windows 10 build 10130, which was made available to Windows Insiders just a few days ago, Microsoft has improved the Cortana experience with new visual improvements. For example, Cortana now has an improved setup experience that visually guides you on what features to enable or disable. For example, as you can see in the image above, Cortana will ask you if you want to enable or skip Hey Cortana, making it easier for you to find the answer you seek.
Cortana will also ask you if you would like to be kept up to date on the status of your flights or packages. On top of that, Cortana will ask you if you would like her to help find your files on your device, online, or OneDrive. Cortana also provides calendar reminders, so just tell her to remind you about your friend’s birthday next Tuesday and she will keep you from losing a friend!
Previously, tapping the Win key + C would open the Charms bar. On Windows 10, this neat keyboard shortcut has been repurposed to open Cortana (rest in peace Charms bar!). Now, when you tap Win+C, Cortana will pop open and listen for your command.
Cortana on Windows 10 is shaping up to be your truly personal digital assistant for all your needs
Here are some things you can try saying:



How old are you?


Tell me a joke.


Latest NBA scores?


How many calories in a boiled egg?


Put swimming on my calendar for tomorrow.


Change my 3 PM event to 4.


What’s happening this weekend?
Cortana’s Notebook and settings
Cortana’s Notebook is where she keeps track of what you like and what you want her to do. Use it to tell Cortana about your interests, favorite places, and the “quiet hours” when you don’t want to be disturbed.
Settings is where you can adjust battery, speech, search, and other settings, including the ones for Facebook. Cortana can give you a more personalized level of service based on info from your Facebook account. Of course, you can turn that feature off, or turn Cortana off altogether. Turning Cortana off won’t delete anything about you from her memory.

To get to Cortana’s settings and Notebook, click the icon in the upper-left corner of the Cortana window.


You can read more about cortana on the windows insider preview.

13/04/2015

we are set to offer a single point of contact for various services

31/01/2014

what goes around comes around,that song relates so much to kinetic motion

31/12/2013

watch out for new year

11/07/2013

well if u think doin a software project waz all that had try it mi

30/06/2013

It is here where Technology Power the world

18/06/2013

see the change in the visual program and post to know more about any software and project you wanna know about