The technology for the Presidential Hotline was not the bulk of the expense, says SITA.
The company holds up in the downturn thanks to annuity-based revenue.
In today's technology roundup: Internet turns 40, women more password-savvy, minor offences to be recorded electronically, and jail threat for donkey bloggers.
Or perhaps I'm my own Irish uncle, depending on the mood Home Affairs is in.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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In this World Wide Wrap: Patent wars a $10bn business, TiVo sues AT&T and Verizon, and US groups want more protection.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Cut IT spend by R400 million? Solve disconnected infrastructure issues? Bring it on, says Transnet group CIO Thagaran Govender.
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: RFID curbs drug counterfeit, XIO Strategies and RFID Revolution drive e-learning, and RFID confirms watch authenticity.
The government needs to do more to integrate IT systems for improved service delivery, says state CIO.
Government, business and regulators need to make a shift to accommodate the growth of convergence, says Satnac.
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
In this World Wide Wrap: Becta seeks supplier for home edu-tech, ITC Learning Web site updates resources, and online education beats classroom.
In this World Wide Wrap: Google warns gadget slowpokes, knock off gadgets to be donated, and cardiologists keen on BlackBerry.
The call centre is geared to handle up to 1 500 calls a day, says the presidency.
Crooks find some fibre-optic cabling has Kevlar sheaths - just what they need to make a bullet-proof vest.