ForgeAhead is to present its findings on the status and future of local government ICT uptake.
Expansion into Africa and vertical markets, and business as usual are key components of Progress Software SA`s five-year growth plan.
Enertech SA has installed Qmuzik`s electricity vending solution, TalkWyz Electricity, at the municipalities of Reitz and Lindley.
Local software house Bateleur Software and integrator Business Connexion have teamed up to help local and regional authorities harness the potential of the Internet.
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
MTN launched four ICT centres in KwaZulu-Natal yesterday, aimed at empowering women.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Home Affairs deputy minister Malusi Gigaba is shocked that accessing child pornography in a Cape Town Internet caf'e costs R5 and that the proprietors have no effective ability to stop it.
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
The Online Publishers` Association and the Media Institute of SA have come out strongly against any intention in the draft Convergence Bill of licensing content providers.
MCI has extended its disaster recovery capabilities for government customers to include backup voice services that will restore incoming communications.
Potchefstroom City Council has implemented a Web-based document management, workflow and portal solution developed by Johannesburg-based software company COSA.
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
Technology can stimulate the migration of businesses from the second economy to the first economy, says the government.
While the Western Cape is proud of its ICT roll-outs in communities, civil society activists say the multi-purpose community centres roll-out is a "disaster" in the rest of the country.
Current legislation limits South African telecoms companies from participating in continent-wide opportunities, says Internet Solutions (IS).
The latest government requirements for the SNO are not insurmountable and the CommuniTel shares held by ANC military veterans` association is no reason for concern, says an industry expert.
