In this World Wide Wrap: Google litigant raises safety concerns, California county replaces SAP system, and information law misinterpreted.
In this World Wide Wrap: Germany to roll out smart IDs, Coca-Cola links RFID to Facebook, and US gets RFID-equipped recycling.
The National Prosecuting Authority has selected a backup and recovery solution from Cibecs.
The Cosatu-affiliated union will today notify members and employers of participation in a sympathy strike.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Mobile usage in government is approximately 20% higher than the private sector, and taxpayers carry the costs, says Unison.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
ICASA calls for comment regarding a discussion document to review the Universal Service and Access Obligations.
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
Board members will receive R7 500 per meeting, instead of the R20 000 they were previously paid.
The company has chosen EMC Southern Africa for its primary public sector investment in the EMEA South territory.
The use of mobile communications in government needs to be better managed, says Unison Communications.
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
Yesterday's Parliamentary circus shows the power of alternative reporting methods.
Mobile termination rate cuts have had little effect on retail prices, and consumers should not expect to see benefits anytime soon.
Financial disputes related to software and postal processes in the implementation of Aarto are being tabled in a report by the City of Joburg.
Parliament is due to meet with the SABC today, while MultiChoice and MNet appear before ICASA.