Industry observers suggest Telkom`s "aggressive tactics" may have damaged its case at last week`s ADSL hearings.
The software development market is in ferment, with both local and global pressures causing concern about the future.
ICT preparations for the 2010 World Soccer Cup are under way, says the deputy communications minister, as government continues to deflect criticism the country is not ready.
The 2006 Prepayment Innovation Award, sponsored by Eskom, was awarded to Innovation Hub tenant Expertron Group for its Cell Power phone vending system.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Is government considering setting up its own competitor to Telkom? A careful read of minister of communications Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri`s budget speech implies this is so.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Hitting the headlines this week was a cellular war-of-words, and an exposure of internal wrangling at SARS, writes Dave Glazier.
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
Communications minister Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri punted a greater role for government in the ICT sector in her budget speech today.
IDC forecasts service-oriented architecture (SOA) growth, as it allows business to effectively respond to changing markets.
A BEE consortium has been selected to upgrade and maintain hospital information systems in Limpopo, despite its bid being R186 million more expensive than that of the existing service provider.
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
Parliament passed changes to the ICASA Amendment Bill yesterday, with the ruling ANC members voting overwhelmingly in favour.
SA is not seen as a preferred investment partner to overseas countries, says a Canadian official.
SARS has denied that the finalisation of tenders, with a combined value of almost R4 billion, has ground to a halt.
SITA is planning to implement a system that will allow the education department to monitor South African students' performance.
