IBM has warned the South African government that it should allow the private sector to lead Internet development and regulation, and advised against imposing Internet regulation.
Outsource Decisions and Management Services (OD&MS) has helped the Johannesburg local government to outsource central IT functions supporting its transformation process.
Contracts in Botswana and Zambia worth approximately R34 million have been awarded to arivia.kom.
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
According to Tracy Hoy, government account manager at Novell, Novell`s Net Services software remain the products of choice for most government departments.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The Royal Bank of Scotland is conducting a six-month trial of a smart card and Internet-based electronic tendering system from Trust-Marque International.
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
Cognos has implemented a business intelligence solution for the city of Albuquerque to deal with the amount of public data residing in its government databases.
Dell Computer has released the PowerEdge 300SC server, bundled with Microsoft`s Small Business Server, targeted at small to medium enterprises (SMEs).
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 Durban Metropolitan Council has installed the JD Edwards (JDE) WorldSoftware enterprise software solution in a project valued at R17 million.
At the inauguration of Hewlett-Packard`s international invent centre in Geneva, Switzerland, the Chancellor of the Canton, Robert Hensler, described how the centre developed Switzerland`s first e-voting system.
EDS and EzGov have entered into an alliance through which the companies will develop a solution centre for government agencies and public sector agencies.
Adobe Systems and Cardiff Software have teamed to deliver automated electronic form solutions based on Adobe Acrobat 5.0. [Local Cardiff rep: Prisma Solutions]
