In today's technology roundup: Virtual monkeys write Shakespeare, India imposes text message limit, Facebook unfriending 'bug' gets quick fix, and UK police IT is 'broken'.
The SA Police Services must explain how it's spending its R3 billion IT budget.
The great improvement in the resolution rate of the presidential hotline is very thinly credible, says the DA.
Bidders for the controversial IFMS software tender are asked to attend a clarification session.
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
The committee on petitions at the Gauteng Legislature will convene hearings on the e-toll system within 30 days.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Microsoft partners with Washington state to provide technology education from computer basics to high-level programming.
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 company hopes to dethrone MTN as the African telecoms market leader.
The company will design, build and maintain digital infrastructure for the country's new Royal Adelaide Hospital.
The loss exposed flaws in the bank's risk controls that may prompt regulators to act, analysts say.
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 city faces a R15 million administrative fine for failing to sort out 65 problems caused by its dysfunctional billing system.
USAASA develops a means test to determine which households qualify for the government subsidy for set-top boxes.
The cameras will give a live feed from home affairs offices, to fight organised crime.
In today's technology roundup: Hi-tech firms face financial distress, Fujitsu workers down tools, UK firm denies Egyptian 'cyber spy' deal, and Murdoch offers $4.7m to hacking victims.