In today's technology roundup: HP board sued over Hurd ousting, Android sales skyrocket, Botnet floods net with brutish attacks, and Midlands police unveil hi-tech Digi-Bike.
In this World Wide Wrap: Sybase modifies replication server, Rackspace readies Windows cloudy server, MS to store students' information.
In this World Wide Wrap: Council tech spending in decline, Philippines to implement e-reforms, and SolarWinds distribution deal sealed.
The DotAfrica domain is likely to be applied for during the next round of new generic top-level domains.
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 Hawks have arrested two senior Home Affairs officials alongside the new Lefatshe CEO as corruption investigations gain momentum.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Cloud computing, crowd-sourcing and teleworking should be used by government to overcome budget constraints, says Gartner.
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: US military plans future computers, Apple kills bugs in iOS, Facebook disagrees on Net neutrality, and MS issues fixes for 34 vulnerabilities.
National Microfinance Bank will implement Xpertek's SFI eVolve Payment Switch.
Sacked DOC director-general Mamodupi Mohlala has reacted angrily to comments made in Parliament yesterday.
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
Internet regulations become murky as the law tries to catch up with technology, says GetSmarter.
The Department of Communications is sinking, says its acting DG Harold Wesso, although he believes it can be salvaged.
In today's technology roundup: Saudi gives BlackBerry reprieve, Google offices raided by Korean police, memory shortage could spike PC prices, and Zeus Trojan steals $1m.
In this World Wide Wrap: FBI toughens up on ISPs, mobile payments surge in China and Operators begin mobile payment trials.