Google, Apple, IBM shares tumble, Verizon workers down tools, Facebook 'Spam King' arrested, and Chinese dissident back on Twitter.
The DTI hopes to raise SA's profile as an outsourcing destination, but the window of opportunity is small.
Telcos in the country are jostling to have a share of the country's data market by increasing Internet penetration.
While there is growth, it is the low rate of growth in ICT adoption that threatens SA's position in the global society.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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We need to be reminded that economic development and science are very closely aligned, says DST minister Naledi Pandor.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The countries agree to embark on several joint programmes to improve ICT infrastructure development.
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 telecoms giant bundles its ADSL data service with a compulsory voice service, says ISPA.
Not having a government CIO in place has dire ICT consequences for the country as a whole, says the BITF.
Government organisations need to become smarter, to deliver sustainable public value in the face of evolving demands.
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
In today's technology roundup: Apple fined over iPhone location data, France legalises 30 000 banned sites, first .xxx site goes live, and US charges 72 for child porn.
Siegmar Proebstl originally left his post as CEO of Siemens Southern Africa in 2009.
Local manufacturers gear up for the lucrative prospect of supplying the SADC region with decoders.
SARS believes the increase in early filing reflects growing recognition of the benefits of filing early, honestly and electronically.