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Is government biting off more than it can chew?

Government hasn`t realised the scope of the project to bring e-government and e-commerce to the nation, and is ill-equipped to deliver on its promises.

Minister promises tougher government buying

Public service and administration minister Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi has promised that the State IT Agency will get tough on vendors vying for government business.

SITA, Microsoft enter agreement

The State IT Agency (SITA) has signed a three-year enterprise licensing and services agreement with Microsoft SA.

E-commerce legislation

National e-commerce law a step closer to reality

The final steps in deciding on e-commerce legislation for SA have been taken, with the convening of the national e-commerce law conference in Midrand.

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

Microsoft Licensing

Microsoft government deal signed, channel fears soothed

The State IT Agency and Microsoft SA today signed a three-year, R468 million licensing agreement. Microsoft says it will absorb squeezed margins and channel partners will not be excluded. Similar deals with Novell and Lotus are on the cards.

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PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

Microsoft signs mega-deal with government, angers channel

The State IT Agency has signed a three-year licensing agreement with Microsoft, which may have alienated its channel by selling directly to one of the largest software users in SA. Microsoft expects the deal to save government R300 million.

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

SDD wins GT11 government tender

SDD has been awarded the GT11 government education tender for its locally manufactured Xylo PCs.

Business agreement

SITA, Western Cape Provincial Government enter agreement

The State IT Agency (SITA) and the Western Cape Provincial Government signed a subscribing business agreement.

E-government still a distant goal, says Accenture

E-government is an attainable goal, but even the most advanced e-governance implementations are still only halfway there, according to an Accenture study.

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

Government tender

Gauteng Govt awards R20m contract to the Mecer PC brand

The Gauteng government has opted for local PC brand Mecer, manufactured by Mustek, by awarding a R20 million tender for the supply of 1 800 workstations. The contract was awarded to nine suppliers.

SGA wins council contract

The Northern Free State (NFS) District Council has awarded SGA Integrators a contract to streamline its business processes.

New state-owned IT company launched as government addresses ICT challenges

The new state-owned information technology company, arivia.kom, was officially launched in Sandton this week. It was formed as a result of the successful merger between ITS, the IT division of Eskom; Datavia, the IT division of Transnet; and Ariel Technologies, the IT division of Denel.

VOIP ban 'will make SA a laughing stock`

Value-added network providers are surprised and dismayed at policy directions which will prevent them offering voice over IP services, while potential Telkom competitors may be scared off by high requirements and restricted revenues.