Government is responding to an awareness of the multiple benefits of e-government by increasing spending on IT.
Femke Pienaar is expected to be made permanent CEO of SITA, after being convinced not to quit the agency.
The company is spending more than $6 billion on researching new water conservation technologies.
In this World Wide Wrap: Japan pushes digital TV standard, 3D comes to life, and TTP showcases mobile digital TV.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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In this World Wide Wrap: Data security solution for SMEs unveiled, Atlanta Equity recapitalises Empower, and Wackenhut Services deploys UltiPro.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The promise of e-government is yet to be realised, as government still searches for a shared vision.
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
Incentivise companies and prioritise digital content, says the National Broadband Forum.
In this World Wide Wrap: Downturn hits 1 700 Nokia jobs, federal CIO back on the job, and Pano Logic names finance VP.
In this World Wide Wrap: Government to reduce IT outsourcing, technology and work: the challenges, and ICT crucial to economic growth.
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
HP urges companies to use IT effectively to reduce energy usage.
The company deploys its high-performance computing solution at the Cape Town CHPC centre.
A decline in transactions points to the economic situation and not system interruptions, says eNatis.
In this World Wide Wrap: Singapore considers healthcare, Conference shapes the future, and portable computing aids doctors.