Political parties may have used a legislation loophole to send masses of SMSes as South Africans readied to vote.
SA produces a Country e-Readiness Report to measure its progress in the diffusion of ICT for an inclusive information society.
An Accenture report identifies misallocated resources, incorrect priorities and inefficiencies in the public sector's IT use.
In today's technology roundup: Flaw mars PlayStation revival, LinkedIn valued at $4 billion, Google promises privacy controls, and Apple eyes cloud-music deals.
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 site offers links on basic Web surfing tips, online banking tutorials, and resources on combating cyber bullying.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks relies on SAS Business Analytics to increase licence revenue from anglers.
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
Cosatu threatens protest action if its demands around e-tolling are not met.
Telecoms companies will battle to replace billions in lost revenue, and there is still no price war on the cards.
As more world leaders start to use social media to engage with people, some are getting more involved than others.
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 official opposition will make use of its Twitter channels to give a blow-by-blow account of the election and results.
The Networked Society City Index shows how top-performing cities successfully use ICT to grow.
In today's technology roundup: Nokia dumps Ovi mobile brand, Android phones allow credential theft, malicious e-mails torment UK govt, and MS Bing ups Facebook reliance.
High-performance computing takes SA to new frontiers.