The SME sector is having difficulty in profitability because it lacks connectivity, according to research findings.
R28 million has been approved to fund Internet access networks for rural universities.
IT systems will come under “specialised scrutiny”, as finance minister Pravin Gordhan proposes stiff penalties for guilty parties.
The judgement found ICASA had reached its decision - to not issue a pay-TV licence - rationally and fairly.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Communication costs are finally set to come down in the first three months of next year.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Savings on travel and consultants will be used to increase the fight against piracy.
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
Delays between research and the development of technologies have held back innovation.
Although government sees the need to remove telecoms constraints, the benefit of investing in ICT has again been ignored.
Fully owning the education software provider will strengthen its strategic direction, says Adapt IT.
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 beleaguered agency issues the requirement in a tender as it attempts to regain market confidence.
The department wants the DA to question the ministry's capabilities on policy matters and not on “petty administrative issues”.
In today's technology roundup: Yahoo Mail gets major revamp, Dutch police dismantle Bredolab botnet, Bill targets 'coward' WikiLeaks, and Lime Wire demise at hand.
In this World Wide Wrap: Bharti Airtel outsources customer care, 'cloudsourcing' to grow, and India adds value to US, says Infosys.