In this World Wide Wrap: Accenture, BMC expand partnership, India finalises open standards policy, and Lionsgate moves ERP into the cloud.
In this World Wide Wrap: Mobile healthcare hits rural India, patients get touch tech, and Epson partners on file sharing.
The new deputy communications minister discusses social media, DOC, Telkom, Sentech and digital TV migration.
In today's technology roundup: Malware grows four times faster, UK to avail 4G in 2013, Microsoft Lync 2010 now available, and US mulls disabling in-car cellphone use.
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
A public-private partnership has handed out 50 smartphones to nurses in order to improve healthcare services.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
It cannot support the SKA project, unless it receives its electronic communications services licence, says Broadband Infraco.
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 Act puts people's personal information at risk, but it is next to impossible to hold anyone accountable.
Zinox, in which Mustek has a 12% stake, will supply mobile voting units to the Nigerian government.
In this World Wide Wrap: Optical network spending jumps 16%, Kenyan cable vandals face jail, and Expresso Telecom eyes Ghana.
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: NASA selects VBrick System, Digital media search tool unveiled, and ViewSonic looks into 3D.
The National Empowerment Rating Agency said the company's BBBEE rating has increased to Level 2.
The report found IT-related irregularities of R139 million, including unauthorised use of eNatis transaction fees.
The agency has not delivered on five of its eight key objectives during its last financial year.