A new WAP portal providing HIV- and Aids-related information and interactive content debuts today.
Despite declining revenue for expenditure, the Western Cape government says it will modernise its IT systems.
In this World Wide Wrap: Underground data centre to heat Helsinki, UK grants |--gbp--|50m to green research, and power and space costs to increase.
In this World Wide Wrap: Orissa plans e-receipt system, Funkwerk secures electronic billing, and Middle East gets e-billing solution.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Despite being in place for five years, its turnaround programme will continue indefinitely, says Home Affairs.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Despite possible delays, the legislation will be passed by April 2010, says the Department of Labour.
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 today's technology roundup: UK ID register is up and running, mobs encircle smart meters, Wikipedia denies mass exodus, and Apple moves to kill Psystar lawsuit.
In this World Wide Wrap: Medicare and Medicaid CM criticised, Interphase intros managed IT platform, and Amtel gets mobile management award.
While funding has not been cut, the restructuring and reprioritising of projects could impact IT programmes.
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
A new local mobile service provides pre-test information via cellphone to promote HIV testing.
The investment company wants to grow its ICT portfolio.
The province will spend more than R3.5 million to roll out telemedicine solutions to hospitals.
Delays in passing regulations, such as geographic number portability, could hamper its growth plans.