Botnet ensnares government PCs, Ballmer disses Oracle's decision to buy Sun, faster Bluetooth chips on the way, and printing goes green with soy toner.
In this World Wide Wrap: Oracle, Sun merger excites channel, WhipTail signs partner agreements, and US govt offers channel opportunities.
In this World Wide Wrap: Raytheon programme accredited, EA guidelines for California, and Burton Group advising Fortune 500.
In this World Wide Wrap: MI5 seeks gadget maestro, DSi goes beyond gaming, and Heathrow unveils gadget chargers.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
In this week's tech news roundup, Microsoft, this week hosted its AI, A New Era event in Johannesburg. At the event, Microsoft South Africa and Youth Employment Service signed a new partnership agreement that seeks to provide artificial intelligence skills to 300 000 South African youth. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #microsoft #evehicle https://www.itweb.co.za/content/o1Jr5MxPQgyMKdWL https://www.itweb.co.za/content/raYAyMorZx37J38N https://www.itweb.co.za/content/Olx4zMkaQEBv56km https://www.itweb.co.za/content/kLgB17ezgXXM59N4 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/mQwkoM6YENn73r9A
Technology is on track for tomorrow's elections and no problems will be experienced, says the IEC.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The innovation agency will be headed up by Dr Mamphele Ramphele.
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
Have the telecoms sector, government and industry broken their compact with the nation to help develop a social discourse?
The Broadband Forum will hand its framework to the new communications minister at the first sitting of Parliament.
In this World Wide Wrap: Global mobile subscriptions slump, Pakistan presents 3G, and Cellcom supports social networking.
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: Obama subsidises e-billing, Indonesian telco invests in e-billing, and Ameren Strengthens Ties with Fiserv.
In this World Wide Wrap: Big three drive green computing, Lenovo looks to recycling, and UK brings green building tech.
The countries will draft a plan of action for technology development collaboration.
The Department of Education leads a pilot project that uses Mxit to deliver mathematics tutorials to learners.