Deputy president Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka urges IT companies to get on the skills bandwagon.
The continent's monopolised and government-regulated international telecoms gateways inhibit economic growth, says the GSMA.
Home Affairs' new DG will seek skills from the private sector as he cleans up the department's IT mess.
In today`s technology roundup: AT&T in iPhone hiring spree, Ohio taxpayers` info stolen, Microsoft to ease access, and Nvidia aims at high-performance computing.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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In today's technology roundup: IT chief blamed for cyber woes, Nvidia expands to chips, Asian telecoms boosts Yahoo's sales, and MySpace opens IM beta.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: Video content storage made easy, school boards CM bus, and Alcatel-Lucent releases mobile content platform.
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 company introduced the youth to the multiple career paths in the ICT industry.
Telecommunications policy is often a failure, because governments are inclined to debate it rather than implement it.
In this World Wide Wrap: Architecture gets a breakthrough, virtualisation becomes new focus, enthusiasm high for SOA, and TietoEnator promotes harmonisation.
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 communications minister registers over a dozen crypto providers to promote law enforcement and online security.
The business continuity management company has extended and upgraded its recovery centre in Midrand.
In this World Wide Wrap: City offers e-payment, e-Marketers get bigger budgets, and Chinese bank adopts e-billing.
Internet and wireless content providers face new challenges as government rams through Film and Publications Act amendments.