In today's technology roundup: Facebook eyes mobile domination, Google to speed up Web performance, UK to reveal tech city plans, and lukewarm reception for Windows 7.
In this World Wide Wrap: How much will SAP pay Oracle?, Apple sues Motorola for multi-touch, and mobile operator drops legal action.
The company's IT unit grew revenue at a faster rate than the holding company, despite the loss of a contract.
Parliament's communications committee chairman returns to Gauteng to head the roads and transport department.
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 SA Post Office will issue tenders before March 2011, for bids to upgrade its ailing IT infrastructure.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The company wants to meet with the trade and industry minister to resolve issues around its equity equivalency deal.
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 today's technology roundup: Kindle offers access to banned sites, court considers violent games case, Google reinstates 'insulting' videos, and smartphones raise security concerns.
In this World Wide Wrap: India, US to discuss outsourcing concerns; Japan disk-maker cuts production; and crowdsourcing determines e-Bay sale.
In this World Wide Wrap: India calls off BlackBerry ban, Asus, Asus, Acer enter the tablet market, and Sony confirms PlayStation Phone existence.
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: Online training enhances weight loss, e-learning to boost teacher training; and college gets online certification.
The integrated solutions help businesses and governments create their own 'Instant-On Enterprise'.
Increased connectivity sees mobile technologies changing the face of healthcare access and delivery.
The Democratic Alliance must be as surprised as I am at the news that Roy Padayachie is the new communications minister.