Local IT spend will continue to be buoyed by government`s economic policies and SME uptake of technology solutions.
The hunt for private sector partners for SITA's Integrated Financial Management System project is about to begin.
Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi has told IT companies to stop wasting time mulling over the need for an ICT minister.
The South African Department of Public Works has signed a five-year contract with Metrofile for the storage of newspaper collections held by the Cape Town campus of the National Library of SA.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The ICASA Amendment Act has been signed into law by president Thabo Mbeki, but no commencement date has been given.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
An investigation into the legitimacy of a tender awarded by the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) is almost complete.
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
Vodacom increases its reach in KwaZulu-Natal, hoping to gain the monopoly in the Ndwedwe area.
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority has chosen Nortel and its partner Beta Information Technology to implement a converged network.
A CA-commissioned study found nearly half of federal IT security executives do not have an integrated plan to help meet the deadline for compliance with the Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12).
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
There is a long process to follow before the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) can become a protected entity under the constitution.
ICT has become a major driving force of the Korean economy, making up 15% of annual GDP, said the country`s deputy information and communication minister.
Municipalities were challenged to "inculcate a culture of quality service", achievable through technology implementation, at the Technology in Local Government conference this week.
The GautengOnline budget has been increased to R200 million, says Gauteng education MEC Angie Motshekga.
