This week: ICT companies "shamed", and number portability delayed again.
ICASA may move to scrap per-minute mobile phone charges, it says.
Sentech is in talks with government over the financing of a R1 billion project.
Massdiscounters has installed Realyst`s premises manager, a component of the Realyst Contract Risk Management Solution suite.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
In this week's tech news roundup, Microsoft, this week hosted its AI, A New Era event in Johannesburg. At the event, Microsoft South Africa and Youth Employment Service signed a new partnership agreement that seeks to provide artificial intelligence skills to 300 000 South African youth. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #microsoft #evehicle https://www.itweb.co.za/content/o1Jr5MxPQgyMKdWL https://www.itweb.co.za/content/raYAyMorZx37J38N https://www.itweb.co.za/content/Olx4zMkaQEBv56km https://www.itweb.co.za/content/kLgB17ezgXXM59N4 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/mQwkoM6YENn73r9A
Plans to build a country gateway in Burundi are in the early stages.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Sentech will meet its digital terrestrial television targets for the 2010 World Cup, it says.
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
Faritec yesterday reported organic group revenue growth of 23.7%.
Faritec is bedding down recent acquisitions and is open to other opportunities.
India, Brazil and SA (IBSA) have agreed to set up a research and development fund.
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
SA`s IT industry is hopeful the ICT charter will be gazetted by year-end.
Altron expects to see its interim earnings rise on the back of government demand.
In this World Wide Wrap: Demand for collaborative project management software grows, successful IT projects in public sector, customisable PM methodology on the way, and IBM proposes OS system management initiative.
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