In this World Wide Wrap: US govt as green 'test bed', business ignores $4.5tn bio risk, and Panasonic expands green tech push.
In this World Wide Wrap: Westinghouse selects GenSight PPM, India govt stresses effective PM, and Projen exceeds energy reduction target.
In this World Wide Wrap: Mobile VOIP demand rises, pirated VOIP software circulating, and Bangladesh to issue VOIP licences.
ST Group and Spatial IQ partner to deliver spatial technology to Zimbabwe's government, mining and telecoms sectors.
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
Western Cape Premier Helen Zille says there are plans to make Cape Town a wireless city.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Minister Rob Davies and the DTI are to blame for the Cipro IT contract mess, claims Mantra CEO Abe Mbulawa.
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
Innovation in green technologies is stifled by a lack of research focus, funding opportunities, and available skills.
The Department of Correctional Services readies the tender for a tracking system for prisoners.
In today's technology roundup: Apple wins ground in Flash fight, Clegg to restore British privacy, Japanese team creates biomimetic butterfly, and Facebook sends user data to advertisers.
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: Google bullish about VOIP, China converges networks, and Blip TV raises $10.1m.
In this World Wide Wrap: Etisalat steps up green efforts, US govt boosts efficiency, and CA and Cisco simplify virtualised data centre.
Lower skilled workers should be protected, but not to the extent that their rights to a labour broker are taken away, says Conrad Steyn, co-founder of Barnstone.
Greater innovation and incentives are needed to make national plans for a green economy a reality, says minister Naledi Pandor.