In this World Wide Wrap: LA upgrades payroll system, DHS reluctant to consolidate HR networks, and Bond demos Apple recruitment tools.
In this World Wide Wrap: US revises green storage bill, Dell buys out start-up, and Overland Storage upgrades SnapServer.
In this World Wide Wrap: ICT strategy on the cards, EU invests in Internet's future, and UK regulator saves with outsourcing.
In this World Wide Wrap: Survey dispels IT workers' fears, agencies urged to standardise platforms, and FCS opens cloud development centre.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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ICASA has, without much explanation, cancelled a much-anticipated spectrum auction. Among the problems? Which technology to dictate to potential buyers.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The last-minute spectrum auction cancellation makes a mockery of the public consultation process, says the Shuttleworth Foundation.
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
The parties reach an agreement, although most of the details are shrouded in secrecy.
The company is in discussions with another empowerment partner in a bid to boost its BEE rating.
In this World Wide Wrap: Oz councils pick open source, IBM and MediaBeacon drive rich media, and Apple plugs iTunes security hole.
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
Botswana Unified Revenue Services has upgraded its Accpac accounting solution with software implemented by Lorge Botswana.
Sunil Geness, SAP's group co-operate affairs executive, is now president of the Information Technology Association.
SA's rapidly shifting climate and CO2 emissions regulatory landscape threatens to overwhelm businesses.
The communications minister and his director-general should appear before Parliament's communications committee, says the DA.