In today's technology roundup: Cisco inks deal with Chinese government, AT&T lays off 4 650 employees, ISPs assailed at FCC hearing, and Vietnam launches its first satellite.
Advanced cellphones and new wireless technologies put more power in consumers' hands, which could improve everyone's bandwidth lot.
The South African government is unique in its spending habits, says the printing company.
The plane maker uses navigation computing to save fuel and reduce emissions.
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: Infometrics chooses SuperSTAR, Irus, HyperRoll bring BI to govt, and Study Group selects IBM.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The major operators rubbish the DOC's guidelines for landing undersea cables.
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 world readies to spend millions to see who gets the billions.
The British defence giant acquires a niche defence IT company.
The country asks the Nepad e-Africa Commission to evaluate the feasibility of implementing e-schools in Libreville.
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
Africa could be left looking incompetent if progress is not made, says an expert.
The company adds Sweden and the SA Army to its list of Umkhonto clients.
There is no further clarity on the investigation into the 2010 LOC's IT head.
Conference participants will discuss a plan to adopt a model for the roll-out of the initiative throughout Africa.
