SA could create 200 000 new jobs in the call centre industry in the next five years, if it makes the right call. Industry players say all it will take is a little faith and some help from government.
Political wrangling has delayed the Interception and Monitoring Bill currently before Parliament. When it does emerge from the committee process, it will contain more checks and balances but no financial relief for ISPs and telecom operators.
The controversial Electronic Communications and Transactions Bill passed through Parliament this week and awaits only the president`s signature to become law. However, international administrator ICANN seems set to throw a spanner in the works.
Oracle says the Kingston Upon Hull City Council, a user of the customer relationship management module of the Oracle E-Business Suite, has implemented several new modules.
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
HP says it has been appointed as the exclusive worldwide technology partner for the Johannesburg Summit 2002 taking place from 26 August to 4 September.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
With just over two months until the United Nations-hosted World Summit on Sustainable Development takes place in Johannesburg, the local organiser is today expected to announce a hardware sponsorship deal with HP.
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 Interception and Monitoring Bill that sparked fears of Internet censorship last year is to be debated by the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development in the National Assembly tomorrow.
Richard Barrington, director of industry at the office of the e-envoy, UK cabinet office, says e-government initiatives deal with the transformation of government communications and systems.
Mr President, you have gone to the trouble of establishing a heavyweight advisory body on technology. I beg you: talk to Mark Shuttleworth and Larry Ellison before signing the Electronic Communications and Transactions Bill.
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 South African chapter of the Internet Society says full compliance with an "unrealistic" ECT Bill requirement that cryptography providers be government-registered is the best way to beat it.
Mohammed Valli Moosa, minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, has launched an Internet chat room, where members of the public can communicate with him directly.
DLK Consulting has assured the integrity of the City of Cape Town`s Advanced Transport Monitoring System.
SA domain name administrator Mike Lawrie has scored a virtual checkmate by moving the primary zonefile for the .za domain space offshore, an action that has garnered the expected support of the Internet community and less political condemnation than anticipated.
