Competition is the way to reduce telecoms prices, says the World Bank.
In today's technology roundup: Hackers threaten electrical grid, Facebook under pressure, Gateway takes shot at iMac, and AOL IM vulnerability exposed.
A senior LOC official hints that government's entire IT budget for 2010 could be around R2.5 billion.
Lyndall Shope-Mafole has been re-elected to a second term as communications department director-general.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
In this week's tech news roundup, Microsoft, this week hosted its AI, A New Era event in Johannesburg. At the event, Microsoft South Africa and Youth Employment Service signed a new partnership agreement that seeks to provide artificial intelligence skills to 300 000 South African youth. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #microsoft #evehicle https://www.itweb.co.za/content/o1Jr5MxPQgyMKdWL https://www.itweb.co.za/content/raYAyMorZx37J38N https://www.itweb.co.za/content/Olx4zMkaQEBv56km https://www.itweb.co.za/content/kLgB17ezgXXM59N4 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/mQwkoM6YENn73r9A
In this World Wide Wrap: APEC IT not wasted, QLogic releases storage router, and USC gets recovery protection.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
After several delays and more promises, Neotel claims to be on the cusp of announcing its core product offering.
PPPs to fast-track digital transformation
Hosted in partnership with ITWeb Brainstorm and BCX, a Public Sector in ICT Forum event took place at Protea Fire & Ice in Menlyn on 17 August. Attendees could benchmark with industry leaders who have entered successful PPPs and engage in meaningful conversation to foster change in the digital journey of both the public and private sector. #ppp #digitaltransformation #bcx
The project forms part of Sanral's efforts to use IT to keep traffic flowing on Africa's busiest road.
Two interns continue to work for Business Connexion as Persal system advisors to Treasury departments.
Local municipalities have yet to come up with focused 2010 ICT plans.
Mapping the digital transformation journey
MTN and Microsoft partnered with Brainstorm magazine in hosting three executive roundtables at The Saxon on 21 June. The conversations that took place focused on the digital transformation journey for the public sector, enterprise and SME markets. #mtn #microsoft #digitaltransformation
Its quest to be a thought leader makes the government agency a fertile headhunting ground.
The communications minister is in charge until the deputy president returns.
The electronic system detects that a Chinese import has been released on SA's roads without a roadworthiness certificate.
In this World Wide Wrap: AA cancels IBM contract, CSC, Wilton Re team up, and Siemens wins outsourcing deal.
