Designed to dramatically simplify the build out and ongoing operations of software-defined data centre at scale, VMware has announced VMware EVO SDDC and VMware Virtual SAN 6.1. FULL STORY >

The digital era has revolutionised the way businesses operate, with disruptive technologies such as Social, Mobile, Analytics and Cloud leading the way. FULL STORY >

In April Trend Micro released a research paper about sextortion - the means through which cybercriminals obtain compromising personal images or videos of Internet users - which they then hold hostage until their demands have been... FULL STORY >

The consumerisation of IT has brought together two very powerful forces: mobility and cloud. Either of these two represents a major shift on their own, however, how they interact is giving organisations a real headache. FULL STORY >

Data protection has always been a challenge, even when data flow was, more or less, confined to a closed network system. FULL STORY >

According to the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), facility management (FM) is defined as “a profession that encompasses multiple disciplines to ensure functionality of the built environment by integrating people,... FULL STORY >

With the days of unlimited data becoming a thing of the past, there has been a growing trend in customers using up mobile data much quicker than they were doing previously. FULL STORY >

In a move aimed at accelerating Dimension Data’s five-year strategy to double its revenues, the Group announced the appointment of Grant Bodley as CEO Middle East & Africa (MEA). FULL STORY >

Access to clean water is a basic human right, and while Government strives to provide access for all, the reality is that South Africa (SA) is currently facing a potential water crisis. FULL STORY >

African data journalism is set to receive a $4.7 million boost as part of a major new initiative that will help civic technologists work with newsrooms across the continent. FULL STORY >

Government hacking of sensitive data has become a norm. This time it’s allegations that Chinese authorities hacked the Office of Personnel Management network, accessing information belonging to millions of US federal employees in what has... FULL STORY >

What motivates the bad guys? Hackers are driven to our data for two, simultaneous reasons: they are after the “easy money”. FULL STORY >

Hitachi Data Systems and MITSUMI Distribution have announced their strategic partnership, reinforcing both parties’ objective to expand HDS product and solutions reach in East and West Africa FULL STORY >

Starting and continuing to run a successful business has always been a difficult task for any entrepreneur. FULL STORY >

Smartphones these days are more expensive and powerful than ever, making them prime targets for theft. To that end, HTC has offered some tips to secure your device if lost or stolen. FULL STORY >