In today's technology roundup: Microsoft unveils first app for Android, US judge freezes Apple-Nokia patent dispute, mobiles learn to lip-read, and city aims to woo Google.
In this World Wide Wrap: IPL and ITV sign broadcasting deal, HDMI Licensing updates specification, and PCC meetings to be broadcast.
In this World Wide Wrap: Canada cash goes plastic, award for bank security integration, and gangs behind card skimming scams.
In this World Wide Wrap: ClamAV comes to Windows, San Francisco open sources 311, and Zenoss unveils virtualisation monitoring.
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
CSSA has been accredited as the local host for the International Conference on Software Engineering.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Will 2010 be a good year for ERP? It depends who you're selling it to.
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
A video highlighting SA's ICT sector is released at CeBIT by the Department of Trade and Industry.
Scarce spectrum is up for auction even though the regulator has yet to release its regulations or its band plan publicly.
Government departments will now focus on implementation of new technology systems and not research, says the justice department.
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
Research ICT Africa director Alison Gillwald sticks to her belief that the interconnection rate should be below 25c.
The Department of Home Affairs used the R114 million allocated for the project “for other things”, says the minister.
In this World Wide Wrap: Oracle intros healthcare data warehousing, SAP delivers SME BI, and analytics to tackle fraud.
There is mounting pressure for businesses to fortify their systems, says KPMG Forensic.