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EMEA PC market still down

Moderate growth in the MEA market wasn't enough to offset the considerable decline in Western Europe, due to lower consumer demand.

Kathryn McConnachie

Apple nearly doubles profit

In today's technology roundup: Apple nearly doubles profit, Google's Schmidt earns $1.25m, iPhone 5 to ship in September, and court upholds UK copyright law.

Leicestershire County Council

Library self-service succeeds

The technology helps to achieve value for money, and making it easier and quicker for people to borrow items.

Australian government

Australia embraces cloud computing

It is believed that a government app store for cloud will be set up within 20 months.

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

FDA approves St Jude's ShockGuard

The technology uses inappropriate defibrillation therapy, says the medical institution.

EXECUTIVE FORUM

28 October 2025

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

SIM card registration

Africa serious about SIM registration

Many countries on the continent are making strides towards completing SIM registrations.

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

Neotel to profit at SA's expense

The operator will not meet its second national operator mandate, because this would kill its chances of profitability, say analysts.

Datacentrix must empower

The company is in talks to improve its empowerment credentials to avoid losing business.

Twitter fights 'unfollow me' app

In today's technology roundup: Twitter fights 'unfollow me' app, Obama to tour Facebook HQ, Intel posts blockbuster income, and EU mulls Net-neutrality probe.

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

Financial Services Commission

S Korea to probe financial networks

The move follows a massive security breach at Hyundai Capital and a computer network malfunction at local bank.

VimpelCom buys out Wind Telecom

The $6.6 billion acquisition has resulted in Vimpelcom now owning a majority stake in Orascom Telecom.

DMC Technology Services

Service delivery secured

DMC Technology Services has bagged another contract providing network security solutions to local government.

DMC Technology Services

Local government excellence

Achieving local govt excellence

There are four pillars local government must build to ensure the populace receives the services voted for, says Marina Hall, local government and SAMRAS GM, Bytes Systems Integration Cape Town.

Bytes Technology Group