The government is encouraging innovation in public service with the launch of a competition for the sector.
The ICT empowerment charter steering committee says it is wrapping up its work and the charter will be ready for submission to government next week.
Even newer technologies from the back-end to the front-end present integration and management issues, says Inana Nkanza, MD of iLayo.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is helping fund Saratoga in a R4 million project to develop handheld solutions for local municipalities and the US utilities market.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The Vision Solutions Orion Integrator 2.1 data integration solution has been released.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The Gauteng Provincial Government has launched the Gauteng Enterprise Propeller, an SME agency and portal.
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
An EDS-led consortium of the UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Micromuse to provide it with service management and assurance components.
The Electronics Industry Federation (EIF) looks set to adopt the DTI`s Code of Good Practice instead of the ICT industry`s empowerment charter.
ICT industry experts agree that partnering and bringing down the cost of technologies will enhance government`s service delivery.
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
Conveyancers can now make transfer duty payments electronically.
SITA CEO Mavuso Msimang says the state IT Agency's position could be re-examined.
Broadband is the catalyst for convergence, allowing for the integration of telephony and data onto a mobile platform, says a UK-based Internet expert.
Novell has been named as the South African Receiver of Revenue`s open source solution provider.
