Support for the DOC's cyber security plans needs to be co-ordinated, says ISG Africa.
In today's technology roundup: Microsoft shuts down global botnet, Virgin promises faster broadband, scareware scams use killer whale tragedy, and Italy could break the Internet.
The South African Revenue Services has deployed business intelligence to enhance its enforcement capabilities.
The R1 billion industry faces more pressure as Eskom is set to double the cost of power in the next two years.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The DOC's draft policy on cyber security is a step in the right direction, but lacks detail, experts say.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In today's technology roundup: Worldwide cellphone sales recover, Bulgarians charged in ATM hacking spree, ocean robot 'plans experiments', and larger threat seen in Google case.
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: US intros health IT task force, health facility tracks physicians, and in-home telemedicine study released.
In this World Wide Wrap: Project for reliable terascale memory, first open source camera unveiled, and new nuclear reactor a 'game changer'.
In this World Wide Wrap: Iraq sues over fake bomb detectors, tombstones talk to mobiles, and RFID market to reach $11bn.
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
Nersa approves a tariff increase of 24.8% this year, forcing businesses to rethink energy use.
The technology hub will focus on sustainable business, wireless technology and education along the Garden Route.
The United Nations identifies barriers to sustainable e-waste recycling in SA.
Artificially intelligent systems may never successfully simulate human thinking, but they already mimic some of its features.