Libya starts Internet reconnections, Oracle planning HP takeover?, Skype acquisition to rival BBM, and social media boosts employee productivity.
Travellers will have to pay more to enter New York City, especially for commuters that do not have an electronic payment device.
The city inflated its results in the 2010 year, because of unverified refunds worth R1.9 billion caused by the billing crisis, a report reveals.
Industry players await the briefing on the four-part tender, anticipated to be worth several billion rand.
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 Department of Mineral Resources will engage with the public on fracking before licences can be granted.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
After the number of scam reports doubled in 2011, Oz minister Anthony Roberts says it's time to fight fire with fire.
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
This follows news of the White House calling for government agencies to move to the cloud.
A total of 111 students successfully completed their learnerships at the HP Business Institute.
Despite increased spending, government still lacks a national vision for technology's role in service delivery.
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 police services revokes all name, surname and identification number enquiries in favour of biometrics.
Companies building private and hybrid clouds will find providers unwilling to take liability for security breaches, says Galix Networking.
Government labels someone who steals copper as a “murderer, a thief and saboteur”.
The tolls are “a done deal” and there's no going back, says transport minister Sibusiso Ndebele.