In this World Wide Wrap: Apple faces $600m damages claim, Brazil to use biometrics for elections, and Google challenges Oracle claim.
In this World Wide Wrap: Canada must refocus health tech, GE to build Philippine health IT HQ, and MS and Continua Health partner.
In this World Wide Wrap: Nobel for graphene researchers, India plans 'net-centric' warriors, and new tech boots PC in seconds.
The global digital divide is narrowing, but child online protection is still lacking in developing nations, says ITU.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The Soccer World Cup boosted revenue in the first six months of the year, despite muted public sector ICT spending.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The position will become available from March 2011 and nominations are open.
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: India seeks Germany support, Verizon outsources real estate provider, and outsourcing heads to Egypt.
In this World Wide Wrap: California ups IT infrastructure, Spirit provides VOIP for enterprises, and Northrop gets EA govt contract.
The group showed revenue and EBITDA growth of 22% and 10% respectively.
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
Inconsistency and lack of expertise have been major drawbacks for SA's broadband development, says Axxess DSL.
It is essential that SA align its legal framework with emerging international standards, says law firm.
Atcon president slams official processes after a trade mission aiming to visit SA was denied entry visas.
Chairman Quraysh Patel slams senior management in the company's annual report.