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SITA’s annual GovTech conference takes shape
10 March 2008 (Pretoria) - The State Information Technology
Agency (SITA) is set to deliver the third edition of its leading
edge technology in government conference, known as GovTech, in
South Africa’s garden province during July 2008.
 First
launched in 2006, GovTech has distinguished itself as the
country’s premier public sector information and communications
technology (ICT) conference.
SITA’s CEO, Llewellyn Jones says that key building blocks to
deliver the 2008 conference are in place and the stage has been
set to repeat past successes, while introducing new innovations.
“Since its inauguration, GovTech has consistently set high
standards by focusing on relevant ICT subject areas that are
pertinent to addressing service delivery constraints within
government. These topics are presented by ICT experts from South
Africa and abroad, which has contributed immensely to GovTech’s
reputation as a thought leadership platform.”
The 2008 conference will be held in KwaZulu-Natal at the Durban
International Convention Centre from 27 – 30 July 2008 and has
as its theme ‘Collaborate, Innovate and Deliver’.
Jones says the theme is particularly relevant since it underpins
important aspects of SITA’s strategic objectives.
“‘Collaborate’ underpins our efforts to forge strong
partnerships with industry to drive government’s transformation
and public service delivery objectives, while ‘Innovate’
underscores the dynamism of the ICT landscape and the need to
continually remain at the cutting edge of new developments to
ensure faster, more efficient and effective service delivery.”
Jones adds that ‘Deliver’ entails translating all projects, plan
and initiatives into tangible outcomes that can demonstrate real
value add and contribute towards transforming government and
truly improving public service delivery.
GijimaAST has reaffirmed its Diamond sponsor status for the
conference, which it has already held for the past two events.
The Platinum sponsors are Business Connexion, SAP South Africa
and Telkom.
Jonas Bogoshi, GijimaAST’s CEO says the company is proud to be
associated with the prestigious GovTech conference as its top
sponsor.
“We recognise the strong brand value of GovTech and the
strategic exposure it offers us. It provides us with a viable
platform to market our products and services to key public
sector decision-makers, while giving us the opportunity to
network and collaborate with thought leaders on ICT matters of
national concern,” says Bogoshi.
Delegates can access more about the conference or register
online at www.govtech.co.za. For those who wish to submit papers
for the conference, these can be sent via e-mail to
kelepile.kgobokoe@sita.co.za.
For more information contact:
Elton Fortuin
General Manager: Communications
Tel: (012) 482 2834
Cell: 083 376 6460
E-mail: elton.fortuin@sita.co.za
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