In this World Wide Wrap: Firms increase risk spend, CIOs call for better governance, and cloud computing gets code of practice.
Malware and the Internet are used to gain commercial, political and military advantage over others, says Sophos.
The ANC's plan to launch a media tribunal could come unstuck when dealing with online media in all its forms.
A methane-driven tri-generation plant provides the operator with an independent supply of sustainable power.
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 company's holdings in subsidiary firms will be sold off as the liquidator wraps up the group.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In today's technology roundup: Microsoft issues 'critical' patch, botnet cracked wide open, BA introduces iPhone app, and Wikileaks draws criticism, censorship threats.
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: White House to review IT projects, tech giants build photovoltaic factory, and Australia boosts project management training.
Organisations can participate in many consultation and decision-making processes at local level, says TIS Holdings.
The task team investigating RTMC mismanagement claims finds IT-related irregularities to the value of R139 million.
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
Draft amendments to the Labour Relations Act are still with Cabinet, while Nedlac and Parliament have yet to see the draft.
The ICT charter has stalled, after seven years in the making, and should be scrapped altogether, say industry commentators.
In today's technology roundup: Ballmer confirms iPad rival, two Gulf states ban BlackBerry functions, techs confirm iPhone 4 connectivity problems, and hackers release browser-based iPhone 4 jailbreak.
In this World Wide Wrap: HR consolidation saves govt millions, LA upgrades payroll system, and Payroll Link goes paperless.