In today's technology roundup: Apple's lawyers target iPhone copycats, Dell Canada faces class action suit, HP touts nanotechnology chip advances, and British government looks at data shake-up.
The auditor-general's office has employed former ICASA CFO Bridget Mohlala, who is under investigation for theft.
SA's contact centre industry could take the world by storm if government would just give it a break. So it says, anyway.
Government will invest in a software quality certification training and testing programme.
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
Arivia.kom should be in private hands by March.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: CA focuses on IT governance, IBM inaugurates data governance assessment services, and Active Reasoning completes IT governance project.
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
Local software developers are feeling the brunt of SA's ongoing IT skills shortage.
Paracon Holdings is moving into the public sector sphere.
Work on the revenue service's modernisation project will begin on Monday.
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
Sentech provides the downlink for the broadcast of events around the country on the Day of Reconciliation.
Tenders are pushed back, as SITA's integrated financial management system project moves at a snail's pace.
This week: BCX still wants to be bought, SARS awards billion-rand tender, Neotel grabs a R6 billion loan, and New Dawn alleges staff fraud.
Cabinet will make several ICT policy decisions next year, says the communications director-general.