Casey, Ozoneware and Learning Channel implement first remote education pilot site using TV`s Vertical Blanking Interval

JSE-listed black empowerment IT group, Casey Investment Holdings, Ozoneware and the Learning Channel have implemented the first remote education pilot site at the Andrew Anthony School in Laudium. The trio is utilising a new Data Broadcast Education initiative that makes use of SABC TV`s Vertical Blanking Interval -- portions of the TV transmission unseen by the human eye -- to allow for wirelessly-conducted remote education.

Boston City spreads the Magic

Boston City Campus, in partnership with Magic SA, is introducing the Magic rapid application development and deployment environment as part of its 1999 IT diploma curriculum. [Local rep: Magic SA, a division of MGX Holdings company, Exsol]

DiData announces new university for IT go-getters

JSE-listed IT group Dimension Data Holdings has launched a corporate "university" in association with management development company, The International Centre for Management Development (ICMD). The Dimension Data University was designed along similar lines to the internationally renowned Motorola and General Electric corporate universities. It offers qualifications accredited by the London and Manchester business schools, the company says

Macola expands commitment to education

IT training and education market showing strong growth

According to a new study published by IDC, the worldwide IT training and education market is expected to experience a healthy growth rate of approximately 11.1%, surpassing $28.3 billion by 2002.