The loss of 58 staff is "within industry norms", says SITA, as it continues to search for a new CEO.
In this World Wide Wrap: Obama leads in mobile tech use, Postini goes Google, and Coversant releases SoapBox.
In this World Wide Wrap: Web 2.0 tools influence expectations, virtualisation gets backing, and vendors punt open source SOA.
The SANDF plans to spend half-a-billion rand over seven years to refurbish its IT infrastructure.
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
Parliament threatens withdrawal of support from "dysfunctional" education authority.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The move may bring down costs and accelerate delivery to the "next billion" as it eliminates rivalry and duplication.
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
In today's technology roundup: Feds seek snooping powers, Net radio hinges on DRM, iPhone gains exchange support, and Oracle releases 46 patches.
The multimillion-rand hi-tech integrated traffic monitoring system will be rolled out nationally.
The project is rolling out IT and associated infrastructure to 120 schools in 16 countries.
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 satellite radio provider pins hopes on the communication minister's May "policy determination".
The country's MPs have approved the use of a Chinese loan to fund a national fibre optic backbone.
Max Fuzani, formerly of the national Ministry of Education, has been appointed University Alliance Programme Manager.
The company is implementing Pastel Evolution for the country's Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning.