In today's technology roundup: Web searches predict the future, jailbreak hole found in Apple TV firmware, Iranian blogger gets 19.5 years, and UK broadband strategy due before Christmas.
In this World Wide Wrap: Minnesota opts for cloud outsourcing, India to change outsourcing focus, and China to give India outsourcing competition.
In this World Wide Wrap: NY Stock Exchange drives governance, Novell unveils governance suite, and Bahrain gets new governance code.
In this World Wide Wrap: Liberia grants WiMAX license, Bharti rolls out 3G network in Malawi, and Algeria hits Orascom unit.
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
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PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The company may have no option but to head to court over the disputed 'Who am I' contract.
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
A minute number out of an estimated 38 000 schools in SA teach IT as a subject, says .co.za Cares head Fiona Wallace.
The law mandating schools are entitled to receive a 50% discount on their Internet connectivity was never implemented.
The last report on investigations into the communications minister by the Public Protector will only be completed after October.
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
A slowdown in spending and a contract dispute with Home Affairs hampered revenue growth in the year to June.
With SA moving towards a knowledge economy, more ICT skills are needed, says the department.
Kaspersky Lab's experts believe the Stuxnet worm is the beginning of the new age of cyber-warfare.
In today's technology roundup: Feds want VOIP, e-mail backdoors; adult video-sharing list leaked; EU drops Apple anti-trust inquiries; and Web 'superbug' threatens Chinese national security.