The stage is set to build digital cities, the Department of Communications says.
The PIC has denied giving permission for the sale of former Tinthana`s 15.1% Telkom stake.
Measures to further reduce standstills on Gauteng's N1 will soon be visible.
The local government ICT budget is expected to grow by 22% for the 2006/7 financial year, says ForgeAhead.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The Websense Security Labs 2006 Semi-Annual Web Security Trends Report reveals malicious code became more covert, less recognisable and more targeted toward financial gain.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Saab Grintek will install 60 000 prepaid electricity metres into homes in Alexandra.
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
SA`s minister of communications has been nominated for the ICT Achievers` Awards.
The Department of Communications has made 20 portable post offices available for World Post Day celebrations.
Faritec is not impacted by a scandal around irregular tenders granted to subsidiary Enterprise Connection, it says.
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
Municipalities could see large cost savings if they self-provide telecoms.
Recommendations will be tabled to SITA`s adjudication committee early in December.
This week: Sun Microsystems SA could sell 30% in an empowerment deal, and MTN continues to invest.
African governments could learn from India`s deployment of e-government services, say Indian officials.
