In today's technology roundup: Google loses Chinese market share, Windows XP snub risks IE9, sites suffer massive cyber attack, and Twitter tax break causes furore.
Deployment of Chinese-made 'jamming' has forced broadcasters to acknowledge that the waves are being compromised.
The facility was forced to shut down following widespread demonstrations against ousted president Hosni Mubarak.
In a bid to consolidate data centres and Web sites, the government is looking into open source and cloud.
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
Advances in nanotechnology could bring the revolution needed to tackle the world's energy challenges.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The new law allows South African customers to permanently opt out of all unsolicited marketing communications.
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
Following numerous delays, ISPA wants answers from ICASA and the DOC on the progress of spectrum allocation.
The operations staff for the Gauteng e-tolling system will be 99% South African, says the transport minister.
Researchers in SA can now access their institution's Internet for free when they travel locally or abroad.
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
Government's problem child will spend R1.3 billion on broadband and digital TV migration.
A total of 37 of the 42 gantries for the e-toll system have been erected so far.
In what could be an early April Fool's joke, the Youth League's Web site is hacked with a post announcing Julius Malema's resignation.
Planning for continuity of operations is the basic need of each company to achieve a secure future.