In this World Wide Wrap: California tracks pre-schoolers, RFID partnership fights drug counterfeiting, and Bangalore University gets RFID.
In this World Wide Wrap: Russia plans self-service passport control, US Oncology opts for PatientPoint, and self-service to rake in $740bn.
The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation Forum highlights the role of broadband connectivity in the development of emerging nations.
A massive clean up of the Cipro database has led to questions about why it was full of dormant companies.
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 Democratic Alliance says the Presidency's statement on the performance of the presidential hotline is misleading and contradictory.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The company is in talks to buy out another entity after consolidating its acquisition of ITS Holdings.
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
Anti-censorship program withdrawn, Chinese cyber-crooks offer DDOS-for-hire, Twitter unveils improved version, and US to approve next-gen wireless.
Attempts by governments to control the flow of information is a worrying omen for future access freedoms.
In this World Wide Wrap: AVG unveils education site, programme to help college teachers, and Brazil travel site intros training.
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
In this World Wide Wrap: EA to be Indian game changer, new life for EA, and ManTech awarded agriculture contract.
In this World Wide Wrap: DTS premiers audio tools, Dolby demos 3D broadcast tech, and digital radio switchover target 'too early'.
In this World Wide Wrap: Kenyan consortium hosts mobile app lab, Kenya to roll out mobile banking, and Malawi plans $125m network.
In this World Wide Wrap: Obama slates outsourcing, outsourcing ban 'disturbing - Mittal, and Infosys and Wipro note caution in outsourcing.