Microsoft calls for more to be done to improve local education.
The companies assisted the KZN Provincial Treasury in establishing a proactive approach to electronic fraud management.
In this World Wide Wrap: IBM opens UK cloud lab, cloud raises security concerns, and cloud proposed for SMEs.
Threats posed by proposed new media laws go way beyond the freedom of the press.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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In this World Wide Wrap: Australian govt spends on ICT, social media merges ICT strategy, and Iran develops ICT framework.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The SME sector is having difficulty in profitability because it lacks connectivity, according to research findings.
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
R28 million has been approved to fund Internet access networks for rural universities.
IT systems will come under “specialised scrutiny”, as finance minister Pravin Gordhan proposes stiff penalties for guilty parties.
The judgement found ICASA had reached its decision - to not issue a pay-TV licence - rationally and fairly.
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
Communication costs are finally set to come down in the first three months of next year.
Savings on travel and consultants will be used to increase the fight against piracy.
Delays between research and the development of technologies have held back innovation.
Although government sees the need to remove telecoms constraints, the benefit of investing in ICT has again been ignored.