In today's technology roundup: Libyan rebels 'hijack' mobile network, Google posts strong Q1 earnings, white iPhone nears debut, and Huawei to double UK workforce.
The government says ICT should play a role in boosting public sector productivity rather than focus on cutting costs.
The company's GTAP initiative in SA has increased tenfold since it commenced in 2008.
Non-compliance with the imminent law could result in criminal charges and civil liability, say security experts.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Mobile broadband can add R72 billion to SA's economy by 2015, if government speeds up the spectrum allocation process.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The company is R250 million short for its national wireless broadband network project, but says it will get the money from treasury.
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 Department of Basic Education works on a technology strategy to reinforce the Dinaledi programme.
The company's operating profit margin drops, as revenue slows and its technology division makes a loss.
Predictions for 2011 see a significant increase in the overall size of the market in the region.
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: WordPress hack exposes code, WinPhone 'Mango' details revealed, US issues remote botnet lockdown, and new Flash threat hits Adobe.
The company says it has no plans to unveil new imagery on Street View in Germany at this stage.
The Business Connexion solution handles over four million accounts every month.
Home affairs will, in this financial year, roll out the live capture for IDs and passports.