The Nelson Mandela Metro is implementing a new call management system that developers say is on par with its European and US counterparts.
Oracle SA and Novell SA have formed a strategic alliance to increase the uptake of Linux in business and government.
The South African Revenue Services (SARS) is benefiting from SSA Identity Systems search-and-match software from Bateleur Software Solutions, says Ken Jarvis, technology innovation manager of SARS.
A South African IT company has been commended by the Malawian Electoral Commission for beating its deadline to computerise the country`s controversial voters` roll.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The Department of Communications says its first priority will be to sort out the second national operator (SNO) process and then the Convergence Bill, which will only be considered by Parliament late this year.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Local government can deliver essential services to poorer people by implementing e-government systems, says Sybille McCloghrie, director at Tilos.
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 Nigerian government is using the ITU Telecom Africa 2004 conference in Egypt to call for massive investment in the country`s telecoms sector.
Savant says it is geared towards supporting the local information, communication technology and electrotechical (ICTe) sector.
ICL believes it is making inroads in the e-business market within local municipalities.
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
Business Systems Group (BSG) has assisted the government in compiling an operational model to assist in the rollout of anti-retroviral drugs.
Mosibudi Mangena will be sworn in today as the country`s first minister of science and technology following President Thabo Mbeki`s cabinet announcement yesterday.
While the telecoms industry appears to support the reappointment of communications minister Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri, it doesn`t necessarily agree on the reasons behind it.
The Mpumalanga province has launched a new Web site to improve service delivery to the people of the province.