In this World Wide Wrap: Virtualisation deals valued at EUR400k, China bags virtualisation contract, and Mitel partners expand.
African countries should focus on strategies to drive the digital terrestrial television uptake, says Mashilo Boloka.
There is still a great lack of transparency and consultation with the project, says the Democratic Alliance.
The office spends another R11 million as a stopgap to fix its legacy systems.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The state-owned entity's late entry to an already competitive environment limits its relevance in the industry, note analysts.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Decreased revenue from the social service agency in SA hampered margins in the local operation.
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
Space physicist Sandile Malinga is SA's first space agency CEO.
In today's technology roundup: Nokia, Microsoft marriage expected, Scottish gamers call for tax breaks, Nasdaq hacked, and librarians denounce copyright law.
In this World Wide Wrap: Al-Jazeera cries foul, FCC designates 'white space', and channel closure derails digital switch.
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 this World Wide Wrap: Car supermarket opens contact centre, contact centre clinches $2bn deal, and public warned of call centre scam.
The department will not be forced to pay a settlement amount to Valor IT, says trade and industry minister, Rob Davies.
The City of Johannesburg's billing crisis could deter foreign investment and needs to be resolved now, say the ruling and opposition parties.
The latest bid by police to address emergency call response issues break basic mathematical principles, says a call centre solutions firm.