Political parties explore new ways of utilising technology to fund their election campaigns.
In this World Wide Wrap: Comtech scores $282m order, Wavetrend to track TV stars, and Essen hosts RFID pavilion.
This is the year we finally see the back of Poison Ivy. Here are two modest wishes for the New Year.
The arivia.kom privatisation is as good as done, according to an e-mail leaked to ITWeb.
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
A report detailing a banking enquiry and containing confidential information has been leaked to an online content-sharing Web site.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Over 80% of South African businesses can't prevent information leaving their premises through e-mail, according to a Mimecast survey.
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
A new DNA database could make profiling of criminals easier.
The ruling party says it has no issue with the telecoms DG, but is concerned about problems within the DOC.
Learning institutions that received donated computers are not putting them to good use, says SMS Web.
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 Today's Technology Roundup: Alcatel-Lucent to cut 1 000 jobs, MS releases iPhone application, Delta to roll out WiFi, and US shuts down scareware sellers.
The outsourcing provider has won the Top ICT SMME in Africa Award.
The company joined forces with SA universities, NEPAD and SADC to improve computer and Internet access in Africa.
Value-added network service providers are poised to self-provide. That's going to be very good for our economy.