In this World Wide Wrap: HP's Android-powered netbook, Lenovo plans new PC line, and AMD Canada awarded R&D grant.
The company utilises its Non-CPA Collection Solution for the uMgungundlovu District Municipality.
Ministers have met to outline their plans, but details on ICT plans for the country have been omitted.
The CEO is placed on leave as government investigates mismanagement and procurement irregularities.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Metropolitan Life, SARS, and Engen Oil are the three finalists in the ITWeb BI Excellence Awards.
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
The president neglects to note the role of ICT and the urgency of change in state-owned entities.
However, market commentators say they have heard this before, and are still waiting for concrete examples of government's policy in action.
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
The Teacher Laptop Initiative kicks off as government aims to equip 400 000 teachers by 2011.
The ICT training authority embarks on a roadshow to prepare organisations for the 2010 training reports.
Some answers are expected later this month on the fate of Gauteng's major agencies.
Information circulating that motorists could unknowingly lose their licences is false, says the RTMC.