In this World Wide Wrap: Outsourcing to reach the cloud, Sri Lanka to promote BPO, and Carolina to privatise IT.
The micro blogging site is the latest target by a cyber activist group claiming to defend WikiLeaks.
There has been no official word about which digital TV format SA will adopt, despite a recent SADC decision to use the European DVB-T standard - and time is fast running out.
The company has steadily eroded investor value, and the latest allegations of corruption just add to the disappointment, an analyst says.
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
Fake company directors have diverted tax refunds worth R51 million, after abusing Cipro's database.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: Sony intros e-paper reader, Vodafone goes green with Alcatel, and China wants UK enviro tech.
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 SKA could transform the country's sci-tech profile and help unravel the mysteries of the universe.
The country's adaptation plans require billions of dollars in technological and financial support, says environmental affairs minister Edna Molewa.
The minister of communications is confident the Telkom board is “well capacitated” to deal with the corruption allegations levelled against it.
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
Amazon suffers temporary failure, Google refreshes Android Market, MS updates Windows Phone 7, and UN Internet forum petitioned.
In this World Wide Wrap: Kaseya goes live in Dublin, Vodafone intros turnaround strategy, and Zeacom gets $2.11m tech grant.
In this World Wide Wrap: Backward-compatible 3DTV exhibited, protect stakeholders in digital switch, and Al Jazeera unveils English network.
Celebrating Africa Telecommunications Day after the fact is illustrative of the disorganisation within the DOC, political parties say.