The transport department does not want to rush the decision on the system that would have been implemented tomorrow.
In today's technology roundup: UK census data hacked?, Fujitsu bounces back after tsunami, jobless start new careers in IT, and Foursquare hits 10m users.
All efficiency and no thought process would spell disaster in government.
Mobile users can quickly check their status with their mobile service providers.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The country must develop its own methodologies to set national development agendas, says the SACF.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The Department of Water Affairs wants the IT company to pay back more than R2 million allegedly stolen from it.
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
SA needs engineers to find answers to its infrastructure challenges, says Siemens.
In today's technology roundup: Google to revitalise Internet TV?, Obama takes Twitter more seriously, US to outlaw location-based stalking, and US plans 'virtual firing range'.
This comes after Central Bank of Nigeria is trying to boost electronic payment and mobile banking
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 government is cautious about ICT budget following a failed payroll implementation at Queensland Health last year.
The potential of mobile health solutions is huge, but developing a sustainable national model is a major hurdle.
These technologies are changing the way organisations function, raising questions around the associated regulatory implications, says a legal expert.
The Commonwealth calls on governments to work on policy and legislative instruments to ensure cyber protection.