Analysts predict RFID will have a big impact on the retail industry, but global adoption is still a long way off.
Protection of intellectual property rights is one of the key challenges SA needs to address.
Dave Glazier wraps up the week`s top news: The Eassy cable ready to be installed, and a billion-rand GijimaAst-Absa deal.
The Electronic Communications (EC) Act`s promulgation is imminent, and the conversion will cost about R57 million, says ICASA.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Nigeria`s Transcorp has bought Nitel in a deal that has seen the privatisation of the state-owned telco.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The demand for risk management solutions in SA is growing faster than the IT industry itself, says Amir Lubashevsky, director of Magix Integration.
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
SITA is seeking the services of a consultant to streamline its business operations.
The Competition Commission expects objections to Telkom`s proposed takeover of BCX to start arriving this week.
The Commission of the African Union has said a single dialling code for Africa will foster development.
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
The role of ICT in driving Africa`s competitiveness was highlighted at Microsoft`s Government Leaders` Forum today.
Transnet "got out at the top of the market" in dumping its stake in mobile operator MTN, it says.
Saratoga Software has introduced its Shine Initiative to mobilise service delivery by developing a field worker productivity suite for local government and utilities.
At a time when SA is in dire need of IT skills, the industry is recycling the same people instead of growing the pool of experts.
