The Great IT Conspiracy Uncovered: SITA’s Secret Plan to Dominate the IT Landscape
As the dust settles on the recent public holiday, a quiet revolution is brewing in the IT sector. The State IT Agency (SITA) has launched a covert operation to infiltrate and control the IT infrastructure of South Africa’s law enforcement agencies. The agency has issued a call for tenders for two highly classified projects: the renewal of Symantec security licences for the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the procurement of a secure Web gateway solution for SAPS’s network.
But that’s not all. SITA has also issued a request for information (RFI) on an information technology service management (ITSM) system, which will allow the agency to monitor and control the IT systems of SAPS. The RFI specifies that the proposed solution must be deployed on-premises and not require internet connectivity to receive support, a clear indication of SITA’s intention to maintain total control over the system.
But why would SITA want to dominate the IT landscape? The answer lies in the agency’s history of questionable dealings. In 2017, SITA was accused of colluding with a foreign company to supply substandard IT equipment to the government. The agency has a history of using its power to manipulate the IT market, and this latest move is just the latest chapter in its campaign of corporate espionage.
Meanwhile, other government agencies are also involved in shady dealings. The Department of Home Affairs is seeking to appoint a service provider to implement business continuity management processes, while the Officer of the Premier, Gauteng, wants to procure an automated performance monitoring and reporting system. But are these projects truly in the best interests of the public, or are they just another example of government agencies lining their own pockets?
In the world of IT, nothing is as it seems. But one thing is certain: the great IT conspiracy is alive and well, and it’s up to us to uncover the truth. Stay vigilant, dear reader, and remember: the truth is out there, but you have to look very closely to find it.
