In this World Wide Wrap: Cisco unveils Intelligent Urbanisation, green IT helps Oz save, and Montgomery County goes green.
In this World Wide Wrap: SIP deployments benefit security firms, VOIP comparison Web site unveiled, and RGD to offer VOIP service.
Dealstream's Russell Leigh conned investors out of R1 billion, a pittance compared to Bernard Madoff's $50 billion.
The solution provides local public sector customers with BI via a Web portal.
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
With VANS finally being allowed to self-provide, is there still a case for municipal broadband?
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
eThekwini's Metro Connect service provides a cheap broadband alternative to metropolitan companies and institutions.
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 steering committee disagrees over proposed sector codes and fails to sign off on the charter.
The key service provider for the Home Affairs “Who Am I Online” tender distances itself from an AG's report on the project.
Local companies will remain autonomous and international co-operation will not be stinted, says the DST.
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
Mobile phones will shine in the coming general elections, says political journalist Mark Gevisser.
This year's budget allocates only R400 million of the amount Cabinet had approved for subsidies.
Some R548 million of the department's expenditure has been allocated to ICT infrastructure development.
Government is unhappy with the condition of the state-owned enterprise, giving it a mere R10 million budget increase.