SA has to incorporate renewables into its energy mix, or remain at the mercy of a monopolistic power supplier.
Service management and SaaS will become key technologies in 2010, says FrontRange Solutions.
Investments in technology will make the Soccer World Cup a success, says police minister Nathi Mthethwa.
In today's technology roundup: Oil firms hit by 'state' cyber attacks, opposition attacks ID cards, iPhone cracker hacks PlayStation 3, and AMD unveils budget chips.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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In this World Wide Wrap: HP explores SME printing sector, Asian SMEs hinge on China, and Taiwan SMEs get R&D boost.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: Saudi Arabia seeks PM skills, Workgroups 2010 162.3 released, and MHz completes Times Broadcasting project.
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: Candidates adopt new media campaigns, Pfizer ups e-marketing spend, and Singapore start-up intros paperless billing.
T-Systems gains a new growth focus and another 1 400 employees, with the arivia.kom integration to be finalised within the next 18 months.
Electricity hikes will not cripple the sector, but changes will have to be made, says Frost & Sullivan.
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 roads agency will raise more funding in 2010 to ensure e-tolling is a reality in 2011.
The news sent the company's share to a 52-week high.
In this World Wide Wrap: Govt HR embraces social media, payroll solutions ease ongoing challenges, and software snag creates FEMS shortfall.
In this World Wide Wrap: Sky unveils 3D football matches, Air America goes bankrupt, and BBC's renovation spending investigated.