Local municipalities must integrate billing and payment systems, says Linda Joyce, marketing manager at Bateleur Financial Solutions.
Local government offices lack proper IT skills and infrastructure, says ForgeAhead.
IBM plans to buy data management software firm Ascential Software in a $1.1 billion deal.
Legislation is on the way that will require companies to ensure the security of their information, says Grenville Payne, practice manager at Unisys.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The Gauteng Provincial Government has launched a multi-purpose community centre in Dobsonville, Soweto.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Sentech says it needs government to finance a R300 million upgrade so that it can offer enhanced digital TV-type services.
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 Receiver of Revenue's office has issued a call for proposals for the provision of an open source office solution.
Gauteng premier Mbhazima Shilowa says boosting smart industries and providing ICT access at schools will help Gauteng to become an "economic powerhouse".
Massive cost-saving incentives are pushing government to implement e-government strategies, but SA is lagging behind the rest of the world.
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
The new Draft Convergence Bill is a serious effort to rectify the mistakes of the original, but it still has some flaws, an ICT lawyer says.
The Gauteng provincial government budget promises hundreds of millions of rands to fast-tracking ICT-related projects.
Schools are not yet receiving the 50% Internet connectivity discount they are entitled to.
Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri recently held an informal session with certain hand-picked journalists, although she set herself up for a fall by ignoring those who are extremely critical of her.
