Delays continue as the DOC stays mum on whether the centres will be ready by 2010.
In today's technology roundup: Twitter, Facebook attack targeted user, Feds seek $566m from gambler, passwords stolen for UK tax returns, and green is in for wireless companies.
In this World Wide Wrap: Cisco moves market focus, govt slates Vodafone lay-offs, and CNS gets PM certifications.
The government releases a mobile game to educate the youth about conserving electricity.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The lavish purchases are lawful, say government departments, as Cabinet decides to review its spending guidelines.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The agency will continue to raise funding and ensure e-tolls are a reality in 2010, it says.
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: A cloud over ICT policy making, Amazon.com defends patent claims, and UAE firm granted domains registration.
The local IT sector is modelled around skills provision. But what if SA's labour laws change? Brainstorm's August 2009 cover story uncovers a frightening future scenario.
Incompetent Home Affairs officials are to blame for the backlog, says the minister.
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: Kenya intros e-learning, OSS apps transform education, and Helsinki schools replace blackboards.
In this World Wide Wrap: Zambia sells 75% of Zamtel, $20m ICT facility trains Burundians, and cellphone automates house.
In this World Wide Wrap: Highest resolution projector unveiled, Hitachi intros network projector, and China pushes AV competition.
In this World Wide Wrap: Fujitsu intros select partners programme, hope for Syrian channel, and McAfee adds SaaS security vendor.