The mooted intellectual property rights law will change the research paradigm and benefit SMEs and BEE firms.
The operator has to pay a $50 million fine to remain operational in Benin, as well as sign a new state contract.
Concern that Neotel would be unable to facilitate lower broadband prices prompted Infraco's creation.
The South African government's IT use is gaining momentum, says Cisco.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The education department spends R6 million on IT to enable pupils to catch up on lessons missed during the strike.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: National Library begins ICT project, Oz police call for IT support, and Kenya scores for Local ICT Sector.
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
Entrepreneurship is increasing in the country and new businesses are boosting employment, says Stephen Corrigan, MD of Softline Pastel Payroll.
In this World Wide Wrap: HR firm joins GSE, expansion includes govt agencies, Charteris improves HR, and Skyytek combines powers.
Government plans to introduce a framework for regulators of "network industries".
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
The auditor-general will shortly do a comprehensive post-implementation audit on eNatis.
The IDC supports Neotel and call centres, as its ICT spend jumps to R681 million during the 2006/7 financial year.
In today's technology roundup: Google snaps up GrandCentral, AllOfMP3.com's piracy ship sunk, dual-format disc launch delayed, and Massachusetts victory for MS.
Government is getting closer to the mark, but a lot of work still needs to go into its handling of ICT, says Forge Ahead.
