In today's technology roundup: Internet use campaign under way, hackers deface Conservative Party site, Sprint adds 4G, and G-Cloud may not comply with EU law.
In this World Wide Wrap: Austria pulls plug on mobile TV, UKTV extends Red Bee deal, and Egypt tightens broadcasting rules.
A new CEO could be in place as early as next month, says communications minister.
The continent is being used as dumping grounds for unwanted electronics, says Sustainable IT.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Serious management problems force the board to become operationally involved, but Sentech is not about to go bankrupt.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The department looks at the possibility of confirming identities by scanning irises at ports of entry.
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 national signal distributor would benefit from competition in the signal transmission and wireless broadband arenas, it says.
In this World Wide Wrap: Juniper joins climate change initiative, Ireland to set up NGN, and IBM invests in Oz smart grids.
In this World Wide Wrap: Taiwan sets convergence deadline, AMD to build IT hub, and QLogic drives converged networking.
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: IBM brings cloud BPM, LTFC invests in ActiveVOS BPM, and Pegasystems looks into healthcare.
Altech's CEO has done what few leaders have the courage to - stand up to government.
It's no use telling the most dysfunctional state department to sort itself out; rather it must justify why it should exist.
The Meraka Institute receives funding from the HP Catalyst Initiative, to boost ICT research and development.