Plans are afoot at SITA and other government entities to develop a blueprint for cloud computing.
In today's technology roundup: Android outsmarts Apple's iOS, new video game sales plummet, BlackBerry Dakota leaked, and Palin e-mail hacker jailed.
In this World Wide Wrap: Asia-Pacific raises IT budgets, Bahrain drives e-government, and Logica secures outsourcing deal.
The public protector hires an external consultant to carry out the third investigation into Siphiwe Nyanda.
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
In today's technology roundup: Assange threatens News Corp empire, Sony sues PlayStation 3 hackers, YouTube gets 200m mobile hits daily, and TalkTalk challenges Digital Economy Act.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: US Navy eyes RFID, RFID improves healthcare monitoring, and robotic dinosaur Pleo gets smart.
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
In this World Wide Wrap: Nasa satellite discovers new planet, IBM and Nato partner in cloud, and Nano sensor unveiled at CES.
Blake Mosley-Lefatola, former Gauteng Economic Development Agency CEO, is contracted to lead the agency for a three-year period.
E-tolling is set to be implemented in June around much public backlash.
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
No settlement agreement with Valor IT was ever reached, says the DTI, and the court will now have to solve the wrangle.
Cloud computing in government could save taxpayers billions of rands and improve service delivery by an order of magnitude, says Cordys Software SA CEO Mike Rolfe.
In this World Wide Wrap: iGate in mega outsourcing deal, BPO to become popular, and CFOs sceptical about outsourcing.
In this World Wide Wrap: Smart gadgets rule at CES, recycling gadgets becomes mandatory, and gadget auto-control near.