The city suspends the R46 million contract amid acrimony on implementation.
In this World Wide Wrap: Business continuity tested, government surveyed on disaster recovery, and BC Web seminar announced.
In this World Wide Wrap: FBI overhauls tech infrastructure, governance pocket guide released, and BMC, Planview tackle IT governance.
In this World Wide Wrap: Emirates Investment buys stake in CBS, Scare tactics limit RFID, Taipei hospital implements RFID, and Heathrow tags baggage.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The mooted intellectual property rights law will change the research paradigm and benefit SMEs and BEE firms.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The operator has to pay a $50 million fine to remain operational in Benin, as well as sign a new state contract.
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
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.
The education department spends R6 million on IT to enable pupils to catch up on lessons missed during the strike.
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
In this World Wide Wrap: National Library begins ICT project, Oz police call for IT support, and Kenya scores for Local ICT Sector.
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".