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.
The Department of Communications will unveil its national hospital Web sites this month.
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
Government departments and the police will support and work with the DTI in its anti-piracy campaign.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In today's technology roundup: Twitter patches after attack, Google fights censorship, EU prioritises broadband for all, and Android, iPad get Google Docs.
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 this World Wide Wrap: Teachers to go solely virtual, tighter budgets to boost e-learning; and dentistry students gain from e-learning.
In this World Wide Wrap: Outsourcing a focus in US-India dialogue, cloud to turn outsourcing “upside down”, and Latin America gains outsourcing ground.
The Dutch province will implement the Cordys Business Operations Platform into its operations.
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
Successful progress in combating e-waste crime requires being proactive rather than reactive, says Interpol.
Although local businesses remain cautious, they are willing to invest in new IT initiatives, says FrontRange Solutions.
The technological evolution that has defined this millennium will be the key to achieving its development goals.
Delegates at the party's national general council will spend the next two days in committees formed around discussion points.