In this World Wide Wrap: Cloud to hike cyber crime, expert predicts rapid cloud growth, and CTOs in cloud caucus.
In this World Wide Wrap: Mozilla joins Open Invention Network, Open source lab partners with Verizon, and Bristol to combine open source, MS.
The increasing number of extremist Web sites make it easier for terrorists to recruit vulnerable youth, says Interpol.
The Brazilian government cannot understand why the local industry is opposed to the implementation of its digital TV standard.
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
The Department of Home Affairs urges Zimbabwean nationals to call in and regularise their stay in SA, before 31 December.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: GE to test medical RFID, census finds US healthcare needs attention, and certification programme for EHRs unveiled.
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
Having an MEC just for ICT may be the government's best idea yet.
The goal of 50% broadband penetration by 2015 might be too ambitious for SA, industry observers say.
The ANC will discuss the political accountability of ICT at a regional level during its national council.
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
The Department of Communications will unveil its national hospital Web sites this month.
Government departments and the police will support and work with the DTI in its anti-piracy campaign.
In today's technology roundup: Twitter patches after attack, Google fights censorship, EU prioritises broadband for all, and Android, iPad get Google Docs.
In this World Wide Wrap: Teachers to go solely virtual, tighter budgets to boost e-learning; and dentistry students gain from e-learning.