Qlikview shows public sector how it’s done
The first ever public sector-focused networking business breakfast by QlikView SA, which took place in Johannesburg, was attended by 60 delegates from 25 government agencies, all showing a lively interest in visual analytics leader Qlik’s ability to extract data from...
E-Tshwane leads in digital service delivery
In today's fast paced world of instant communication and digital connectivity, it is fundamental that ICT be harnessed to assist government meet its service delivery needs. However, the fact is, most public bodies are still plagued by huge service delivery...
Mobile a shortcut to open access broadband
Government’s recent announcement that owners of fibre optic networks - including itself - would be compelled to share capacity with other Internet service providers shows the high expectations it has of the digital world. Broadband access is linked to economic...
SAP helps municpalities transition to MSCOA
SAP South Africa has announced its intent to engage with its ecosystem and local government with a view to assisting local government municipalities to simplify its functions and new regulatory processes, following the recently published Municipal Regulation on...
IT can accelerate service delivery
Technology provides the foundation for public sector organisations to accelerate service delivery through infrastructure architecture, at both the hardware and software level. That’s the view of Edgar Mabothe, district manager: Public Sector and Telco, EMC Southern...
Data security key for protecting government
Cybercrime is a burgeoning threat, not only to business but also to governments all over the world. The increasing number of highly publicised examples of cybercrime activities being used against governments or for political gain highlights this trend. The need for...
Gemalto boosts e-government adoption
Gemalto has announced Coesys mGov, an innovative new mobile strong digital authentication solution that enables citizens to access online government services using a combination of their contactless national eID card and NFC phone. As a result, it allows authorities...
Sebata protects local government with Attix5
Sebata is a leading provider of integrated technology solutions, enterprise management systems and multidisciplinary professional services to municipalities, public entities and provincial government.The company provides data backup for local governments’ financial...
Huawei helps to build a better Africa
Huawei, a global leading ICT solutions provider, attended the Innovation Africa Digital (IAD) Summit 2015 hosted in Vitoria Falls, Zimbabwe. As an official partner of the IAD Summit 2015, Huawei showcased its cutting-edge ICT solutions as well as its consumer devices....
Intervate, JRA tackle service delivery
Intervate was approached by the JRA to develop an app that would help improve service delivery on issues related to Johannesburg’s roads. Functioning as a state owned entity, the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is responsible for the construction, operation, control,...
TIBCO, DynaTech partner
Ethekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal is the first of what is expected to be many public sector entities that will benefit from the unique partnership between DynaTech and TIBCO Software. DynaTech is currently rolling out new TIBCO solutions in Ethekwini that are...
Mobile connectivity key for service delivery
Service delivery in the public sector is an on-going topic of discussion, as it significantly affects each individual South African directly. According to Mohamed Cassoojee, vice-president and country manager for Software AG in South Africa, the only truly effective...