Politicians of all parties gave their approval to Infraco, but say its implementation must be carefully monitored.
About 3% of the just-announced R8 billion Hoefyster infantry combat vehicle contract will be spent on ICT.
This week: The arrogance of MTN and Microsoft, eNatis fiasco continues, and big SARS tenders are awarded.
State-owned broadband provider Infraco is already lighting up parts of the country's fibre optic network, public enterprises minister Alec Erwin told journalists.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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In this World Wide Wrap: ATK unveils training system, Raytheon seeks solutions, ASIP performance tested, and BAE wins contract.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The perception gap remains between what the public experiences and what eNatis officials say.
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 Transport Portfolio Committee has agreed to the Democratic Alliance's appeal to bring minister Jeff Radebe to book.
The software simplifies management of electronically stored information to meet internal and external governance requirements.
A spat is brewing between Telkom and the Department of Transport, as a source suggests Telkom is being used as a scapegoat.
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
SITA has issued a tender for the third phase of its Integrated Financial Management System, almost two months ahead of schedule.
Governments of the future could be so functionally slick as to be real-time, says Andy Brauer, CTO of Business Connexion.
In this World Wide Wrap: Clinton uses text messaging, MS develops new devices, and technology aids election.
The state's new broadband supplier will receive almost a billion rand capitalisation, servitude rights and be allowed to raise its own funds.