The deputy communications minister calls for the sector to contribute to SA's response to the world economic crisis.
The CSIR's R22 million X-band antenna will bolster image capturing from earth observation satellites.
Telkom is on track to meet the bandwidth requirements for the two Fifa events.
In today's technology roundup: UK govt mulls Twitter lessons, Google looks to rivals for search ideas, Tibet violence prompts YouTube ban, and Nintendo launches DSi in US.
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
In this World Wide Wrap: Maps assist war against Malaria, wireless tech monitors hygiene, and AuthenTec upgrades J3400 tablet PC.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
In this World Wide Wrap: MoD implements HR self-service, travellers want more self-service, and Tomkins implements Postilion for self-service.
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
The National Broadband Forum is confident government will be receptive to its broadband framework.
In this World Wide Wrap: Seacom to lower African bandwidth costs, president's arrest warrant effects technology plans, and India-Africa partnerships strengthen.
In this World Wide Wrap: Gadgets help fight fires, Sprint targets consumer gadgets, and smartphones take over.
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: NZ to review corporate governance, SAP unveils GRC suite, and SailPoint simplifies identity management.
The solution drives down IT procurement and service costs with the management of software assets.
Government has called on local business to do everything in their power to prevent retrenchments.
World Wide Worx predicts the local Internet population will grow to nine million by 2014.