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.
Black empowerment company BlackStar Group has purchased a 40% stake in Fulcrum Solutions, as part of a strategy to enter the defence industry.
Speculation surrounds the future of much-delayed multibillion-rand SARS tenders as sources reveal acting CIO Barry Hore's strategy signifies a turnaround from the organisation's earlier approach.
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Communications minister Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri officially launched a R3 million ICT centre in KwaZulu-Natal last week.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The Department of Communications is considering a scheme for government to subsidise certain ICT salaries to encourage skills development.
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
A panel discussion at Futurex yielded mixed opinions on how to achieve government`s targeted 6% economic growth through the use of ICT.
Grinpal Energy Management, an empowered joint venture company with Palace Consulting Engineering and Saab Grintek, has developed a second-generation automatic electricity meter reading system.
Dave Glazier wraps up the week`s top news: Telkom and BCX deal looks promising again, and MultiChoice reveals grand World Cup plans.
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
Communications minister Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri is confident SA will be technologically ready for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
Transtel, the telecommunications division of transport utility Transnet, is poised to award a large tender for the supply of flexible multiplex equipment for its telecoms infrastructure.
Transnet`s labour disputes are over and the way is clear to find bidders for its arivia.kom stake, says the company.
The Limpopo province is overhauling its hospital information systems again, having admitted to wasting R193 million of public money in the past 10 years.