The first smart card given to every citizen will be free, but replacement cards will be “quite” expensive.
In today's technology roundup: Android apps leak private information, senate opposes AT&T, T-Mobile merger, US to close 800 data centres, and computing old, new guard post strong results.
The mobile identification technology lets police check a person's identity on the street within minutes.
The kiosks were installed to provide non-banking financial services to the Hispanic population.
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 company is finalising plans to extend and strengthen its network signal in rural Namibia.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Students need the Internet so they know showers can't cure Aids.
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
There will be no ban on labour broking and self-regulation of the industry is also not an option, says the labour minister.
Protas Phili will begin his five-year term in August.
The CIPC gears up to issue a tender for technology to replace its legacy systems that date back to 1997.
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
High-performance telescopes like the SKA require high-performance computing, says the Centre for High Performance Computing.
The telco aims to offset a decline in its fixed-line business and lower profits from mobile operations in France.
The fragmented licensing and copyright laws across the EU make legal viewing of online content difficult, says the EC.
One in six major business energy users still do not have a policy in place to manage energy risk, a survey discovers.