The scanners and data networks tenders are valued at about R2 billion.
The DA questions Mavuso Msimang's suitability for the Home Affairs role.
The SA Bureau of Standards' new multimillion-rand system is now in use.
Government is continuing to work on reducing connectivity costs, but can't give any Infraco details yet.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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In today's technology roundup: MS slims virtualisation offering, MP3 leads way, Facebook offers free classifieds, girls targeted for Japanese gaming, and senators oppose Net radio fees.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: Indian printing spend rises, Epson voted 'best in class', and HP's common access card.
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 Department of Communications says its 2010 technology plans, which are in line with guarantees required by FIFA, are at a mature stage.
Government gives the impression that it doesn't care about the local software industry, delegates at the Software Engineering Colloquium said.
SITA could find itself regressing to historically poor performance if a new CEO is not appointed, says industry.
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
Official statistics paint a rosy picture of a system perceived to be deeply flawed.
In this World Wide Wrap: Flawed exit plan pushed through, tough love in cafeteria lunch line, biometrics for US Armed Services, and Fujitsu wins award.
Is it na"ive to expect the powers-that-be to ensure that those people tasked with running the country are themselves without disrepute?
But vision is not enough, some political will is also required, says an Intel director.