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Microsoft's Xbox Team has just penned a deal for the acquisition of Beam, a live streaming platform that allows viewers to control what happens. FULL STORY >

This new type of worker, the chameleon, can adapt to change, learn new skills in a short space of time and seamlessly move from assignment to assignment. Heidi Duvenage, head at Sage Talent Solutions, details how they can help... FULL STORY >

Local IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) specialist Xperien has acquired a 49% shareholding in Information Technology Asset Management South Africa (ITAMSA). FULL STORY >

BlackBerry Limited announced that it has completed the acquisition of AtHoc, a leading provider of secure, networked crisis communications FULL STORY >

Cape Town-based IT services and support firm CyberLogic is set to take a majority stake in Stellenbosch-based IT services firm Space Age Technologies with effect from 1 September. FULL STORY >

Most companies understand that they will not succeed unless they recruit and retain the best possible talent. FULL STORY >

Aspect Software, a leading award-winning cloud provider of fully-integrated consumer engagement, workforce optimisation, and back-office solutions, announced another key acquisition continuing the company’s successful... FULL STORY >

Finnish manufacturer Nokia has confirmed its interest to purchase French telecoms company Alcatel-Lucent for a proposed fee of $16.6 billion. FULL STORY >

You are on a deserted beach on a hot day. You’ve been there a while and you are thirsty. A friend of yours has spotted a single place selling beer a few hundred yards in the distance. He explains that he’s just off to fetch a... FULL STORY >

In arguably this year’s most eye-raising acquisition to date, Facebook has acquired popular messaging service WhatsApp for a cool $19 billion (R190 billion). FULL STORY >

Tech titan Google has purchased internet-connected smoke detectors and thermostats maker Nest for a significant $3.2 billion (R32 billion). FULL STORY >

Vodacom wants a 100% stake in Neotel, enters into acquisition negotiations with the company. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry enters into a preliminary, non-definitive agreement to be acquired for about $4.7 billion. FULL STORY >

The Espoo-Redmond union comes full circle as Microsoft buys Nokia’s smartphone division including the Lumia brand. FULL STORY >