In this World Wide Wrap: Lack of training causes BA fiasco, Softscape keeps customers happy, and iLinc partners for online solution.
Lyndall Shope-Mafole's surprise move spurs debate on the blurry line between politicians and civil servants.
Naledi Pandor wants more private-public sector collaboration, to encourage ICT skills development.
A tender for a nationwide electronic payment system for social grants is dumped due to procedural problems.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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In this World Wide Wrap: VOIP calls 911, Cbeyond revenue up 25%, and VOIP phones a hot topic.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The DOC director-general retains her position as the senior public servant driving ICT policy, despite quitting the ANC.
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 industry is still worried the minister could have the law changed to ensure not all VANS will be converted.
In this World Wide Wrap: Canada introduces changes, IB, Webtrends extend partnership, and CompUSA cuts customer costs.
In this World Wide Wrap: Oracle, CACI create federal solution, DocuSign Connect integrates systems, and Miratech unveils TeamConnect.
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
The facility will stop unwanted activities slipping onto the government network before clients are even aware of a problem.
The first official digital broadcast signal will be aired tomorrow, with broadcasting trials starting on Monday.
The declining rand exchange rate may trip up government`s plans to subsidise up to 70% of the price of set-top boxes.
SOEs will help shore up ICT spending during the expected downswing in the economy, says BMI-TechKnowledge.
