Soccer fans can now apply for World Cup tickets over the phone, says Fifa.
The country's limitations could prevent it from moving into higher margin areas, note market commentators.
The company's earnings have declined for the first time in six years.
In today's technology roundup: Trojan poses as Adobe update utility, British Gas to install 2m smart meters, French pirates 'dodge' tough laws, and former IBM exec pleads guilty.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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In this World Wide Wrap: Verizon intros Skype Mobile, Nortel drives mobile VOIP, and Tesco shuts down VOIP service.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: Taiwanese commuters bemoan e-cards, Deutsche Telekom snaps up ClickandBuy, and Bangalesh PO drives mobile payment.
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: Britain boosts green city vision, green IT needs people power, and US lags in clean tech investment.
In this World Wide Wrap: Korea restructures SME support, Malaysia adopts new economic model, and boost for green SMEs.
The ICT charter should be ready for gazetting by end April, says the DTI.
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
Meeting government's aims will be challenging, as several issues need to be finalised first, says the industry.
The satellite business is not at death's door, but any governmental financial investment would be welcome.
The science and technology minister will mark the completion of the final dish of the KAT-7 telescope.
Opinions on the value of labour broking still clash as the amendment process continues.