In this World Wide Wrap: NHS deploys virtualisation, Brazil schools go virtual, and RNA unveils products.
While the Gauteng Online project suffers major loses due to theft, the provincial government is slow to react.
Gerda Grabe, a social worker by training, is named as DOC director-general until further notice.
The Telkom Foundation and Alcatel-Lucent build an e-learning centre for a Cape Town school.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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In today's technology roundup: Government is 'undermining' privacy, job cuts ground Flight Simulator, Google map tracks Oz bushfires, and e-books take centre stage
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: Tories ignore security risk, Danger looks to NetBSD, and Linux pay off for PayPal.
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
There is concern about how ICASA secures sensitive information following a hard-drive failure.
The new DOC public service head must deliver results rather than pay lip service, say analysts.
The company has developed a results-based performance management framework.
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
Lyndall Shope-Mafole has vacated her position as Department of Communications director-general with immediate effect.
More than 20 speakers will cover issues related to online and municipal services.
The City of Johannesburg's updating of its central address database nears completion.
In this World Wide Wrap: Honda Italia ups RFID deployment, Digital Angel develops tags, and Hawaii initiates food safety programme.