Hearings into the possibility of legalising cellphone jamming devices became heated yesterday when it was disclosed that jamming companies are already supplying equipment illegally and the National Intelligence Agency is using the technology illegally.
A high-level government advisory body has recommended that the state "explicitly" support open source software in its e-government strategy.
Microsoft`s Jean-Philippe Curtois has joined the Presidential International Advisory Council on Information Society and Development that meets for the second time this weekend. He joins the likes of Larry Ellison and Carly Fiorina.
Recently issued draft regulations on special telecommunications licences for rural areas could see current operators barred and a one-licence-per-player rule. That is exactly what business analysts are advising against.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The State IT Agency (SITA) has awarded arivia.kom a R100 million contract to implement the virtual private network-enabled Government Core Network.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
President Thabo Mbeki jokes that he worries about the upcoming meeting of his International ICT Council at which he has to report back on the progress SA has made. E-government and an ICT Institute are on the agenda.
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 State IT Agency (SITA) has awarded the virtual private network tender to a consortium headed by arivia.kom.
In today`s technology roundup: Greek government bans electronic games, Microsoft closes electronic wallet.
Cognos has implemented a business intelligence (BI) solution at the office of the Department of Finance and Administration at the state of Mississippi.
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 International Marketing Council has launched a South African Web portal intended to serve as the country`s official online presence.
The rural masses will soon have access to telecommunication services, if all goes according to plan and pots of money are poured into SA`s poorest areas.
Knowledge Focus, in conjunction with IBM and IMOS, has installed a multilingual multimedia information storage and retrieval system at The National Electronic Media Institute of SA (NEMISA).
Apple Centre Centurion has won a R105 000 contract from the Gauteng Premier`s offices to install two Apple G4800 machines and accessories.
