The department looks at the possibility of confirming identities by scanning irises at ports of entry.
The national signal distributor would benefit from competition in the signal transmission and wireless broadband arenas, it says.
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In this World Wide Wrap: Taiwan sets convergence deadline, AMD to build IT hub, and QLogic drives converged networking.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Altech's CEO has done what few leaders have the courage to - stand up to government.
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
It's no use telling the most dysfunctional state department to sort itself out; rather it must justify why it should exist.
The Meraka Institute receives funding from the HP Catalyst Initiative, to boost ICT research and development.
Described as in a “state of virtual disarray, if not wholly dysfunctional”, the DOC wants to focus on the future.
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 banking sector is unable to implement parts of the Companies Act, and is in talks with the department about the situation.
The industry will be able to comment on ICASA's draft radio frequency regulations, particularly around the exclusion of an empowerment clause.
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