Cyber criminals are targeting governments, corporations and other organisations, says Kaspersky Labs.
The Space Weather Centre will provide alerts, forecasts and information via the Internet, Twitter and radio.
WikiLeaks bolsters cyber defence, Google unveils Chrome OS pilot, UK to benefit least from cloud, and Amazon takes Kindle to the Web.
In this World Wide Wrap: Australia lacks risk management, GRC failure costs UK |--gbp--|1.5bn, and Cisco partnership boosts cloud governance.
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 this World Wide Wrap: Overseas outsourcing slows IT, Philippines emerges top outsourcing centre, and Radiology too 'extreme' to outsource.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Trying to push the ICT charter through before the March deadline is a waste of time and resources.
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 Praekelt Foundation receives funding from the founder of eBay's investment firm to advance mobile technology solutions.
Despite apparent consensus finally being reached on the long-awaited charter, not all industry players have been involved in finalising the latest version.
Despite getting an unqualified audit, many of the Gauteng agency's claimed successes have been questioned by the Auditor-General.
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
MasterCard pulls plug on WikiLeaks, Google debuts second Nexus phone, Apache closer to quitting Java, and Ofcom to impose price controls.
In this World Wide Wrap: India advocates green energy tech, US warned of losing green race, and NGOs call for minister's head.
In this World Wide Wrap: E-payment to save India $22bn, Smartpay plans ASX listing, and China upbeat about mobile payment.
In this World Wide Wrap: Daptiv acquisition to aid expansion, San Francisco MTA selects EcoSys, and E1 PM impacts UK business.