Contributing to job creation, while striving for decent work, will be the key tests, says the labour minister.
In today's technology roundup: Hacked govt Web sites for sale, French president suffers Facebook hack, blogging gospel according to the Pope, and white iPhone 4 still in the pipeline.
In this World Wide Wrap: Google tests number porting, Nepal issues VOIP licenses, and Verizon signs interconnection deal.
In this World Wide Wrap: Obama appoints carbon cap advocate, Abu Dhabi: New 'green city', and Green tech job potential doubtful
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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In this World Wide Wrap: ICT execs suspended, CEPIS and IVI to develop ICT framework, and record system is back on track.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
All the environmental conferences in the world aren't going to solve the root of our problems.
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 fixed-line operator should ensure that the local loop unbundling cut-off date is met, says the association.
The department loses ground as more irregular expenditure is highlighted in the auditor-general's latest report.
Hundreds of terabits per second are going to be required for the mega telescope.
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
The company chases claims of R11 billion against Telkom, but has not ruled out a settlement offer.
The office launches a probe after its system was abused and three more companies hijacked.
In today's technology roundup: Mobile phone heads to space, App Store hits 10bn downloads, Mozilla blocks Skype toolbar, and Iran sets up Web watchdog.
In this World Wide Wrap: CGI and Workday eye workforce optimisation, Taleo wins federal HR contract, and Vana Workforce unveils cloud solution.