In this World Wide Wrap: Zambia and Botswana get connected, China strengthens African investment, and Kenyan software developers praised.
In this World Wide Wrap: Pilots get online training, PC training for the blind, and doctors urged to update methods.
Companies could avoid costly system upgrades and the risk of falling foul of the law if South Africans just paid more attention.
Data traffic generated by the telescope will exceed current worldwide Internet traffic, says the project office.
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 structured framework is required to grow good ideas into a flourishing local sector, say business incubators.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
ICASA investigates competition in wholesale broadcasting transmission services as a precursor to possible regulation.
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
In this World Wide Wrap: Telecoms target flexible working trend, Tata redraws SME plan, and banks urged to up SME lending.
In this World Wide Wrap: Scotland defence dumps IT deals, Spitfire intros Android app, and Control4 unveils dealer programme.
In this World Wide Wrap: GE invests in waste-heat power, UK warned against green spending cuts, and India fuels green SMEs.
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: Czech operators support mobile payment, Egypt govt takes on e-billing, and Reuters buys e-billing provider.
In this World Wide Wrap: Tablet race begins in Korea, iPad usage on the rise, and German MPs to use tablet PCs.
In this World Wide Wrap: Java worried about Oracle's silence, Ghana intros open source initiative, and Lucid unveils enterprise search engine.
In this World Wide Wrap: Auto-enrolment pressures payroll and HR, Epazz acquires HR software company, and small businesses get online payroll.