Information and communications technology (ICT)
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
The IDC s “South Africa Vertical Markets 2013-2017 Spending Forecast predicts that the biggest IT spenders in SA during this period would be consumers, financial services, government and the communications sector. IT spend was predicted to reach $3bn in 2014, accounting for 20,4% of the total market.
Focus areas for Joburg include ICT skills development, ICT research and development, provision of ICT infrastructure and ICT incubation and venture capital. The City is focusing on catalytic and sustainable projects and is partnering with business and academia to take these forward.
Our new range of skills programmes directly supports the new digital economy. The Tshimologong precinct, in partnership with Wits University, is a new area of Braamfontein dedicated to digital start-ups; the Hack.Jozi programme – also in partnership with Wits – has sourced the best new app ideas to