The Joburg broadband project is unscathed, but other IT initiatives are not as lucky.
The global economic crisis will lead to cost-cutting, which will include computer equipment expenditure, says the City of Johannesburg.
In today's technology roundup: GPS system in jeopardy, 1TB of White House data missing, Web sites keep deleted photos, and Microsoft, Yahoo talks continue.
In this World Wide Wrap: Google to tackle trademark headache, Amazon counter sues, and new media, old rules.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Companies and recruiters gain access to government's citizen fingerprint info, raising privacy fears.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Geographic number portability is implemented, allowing customers to switch fixed-line providers without changing numbers.
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
Deputy home affairs minister Malusi Gigaba distances himself from a Facebook group that insulted Helen Zille.
The post office will use electronic security to battle the ongoing incidents of crime at its offices nationwide.
The impending recession will see IT spend dip as companies brace themselves for tough times, says BMI-TechKnowledge.
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: Ghana to set up ICT centres, Etisalat eyes Morocco, and Nigeria's share in African satellite plummets.
Our new communications minister must break away from his military mindset.
The DTI will not gazette the charter until all stakeholders agree on the BEE framework.
In today's technology roundup: Expense crisis blamed on tech theft, final Hubble spacewalk done and dusted, electricity to power 'smart grid', and Craigslist boss defends Web site.