Large IT tenders have been questioned, but this is not an indication of corruption, says SARS.
A small vendor queries why a tender was awarded to MTN, as this has allegedly disadvantaged the community.
The project has been running since August, but there are still outstanding issues government needs to address.
In today's technology roundup: Berners-Lee urges industry to share, malware infects 294 000 Web pages, McKinnon mounts fresh appeal, and AT&T price moves may backfire.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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In this World Wide Wrap: Amazon and Apple top traditional retailers, credit act problem for IT, and NCR doubles research staff.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: Gartner predicts open source BI growth, successful businesses bank on analytics, and UK unveils Knowledge Transfer Network.
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
IT pilots have been completed and systems for 2010 are being rolled out, says the Department of Home Affairs.
But the vacant CEO's position has yet to be filled.
The company's new CEO wants to show the industry what an underdog can do.
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
Decisions on the social security agency's CEO and its major IT tender are yet to be made.
Moving to a low carbon economy to meet climate targets will bring competitive advantage in future.
In this World Wide Wrap: Vodafone plans mobile health unit, AT&T looks to telehealth, and e-health software standards defined.
In this World Wide Wrap: ICT dominates emerging tech grants, terahertz airport scanners could ID explosives, and five tech to transform govt.