In today's technology roundup: MySpace news goes online, Mozilla offers e-mail client, and federal agencies scrutinised.
In this World Wide Wrap: Artemis, Philips build hospital in India, WageWatch releases new platform, and Irish healthcare looks ahead.
This week: Is minister Matsepe-Casaburri finally leaving us? And some exciting next-generation TV plans from Telkom, while the celebratory beer flows at IBM.
In this World Wide Wrap: California Senate fights RFID, Telepathx reduces response times, and government installs RFID.
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
SAPO CEO Khutso Mampeule will apply legal pressure on the communications minister to release a controversial report.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
President Thabo Mbeki launched the South African portion of the Nepad e-Schools Demo Project in Bushbuckridge yesterday.
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 technological solution to SA's licence testing chaos kicked off this morning despite technical problems.
The R23 million plan will extend the Royal Bafokeng Nation's wireless infrastructure and connect its municipal facilities to the Web.
Industry welcomes media reports that Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri could exit her ministerial role.
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
Government vows to soon allocate funding for Sentech's R1 billion network project.
SA's ICT charter is ready for adoption, pending the steering committee's final approval next week.
The lawsuit centres on the sale of Transnet's 5% shareholding in MTN last year.
Politicians and industry implore ICASA not to wait for an "irrelevant" broadband strategy from government.
