In a fast-changing environment with new applications daily and a surge of data to manage, CIOs are looking to software defined networking to give them a competitive advantage, says Networks Unlimited FULL STORY >

After seven years of development, Blizzard pulls the plug on its Titan MMO Project, as new trailers surface for the future tech COD: Advanced Warfare and insane Saints Row this week. FULL STORY >

Riverbed adds new web application firewall capabilities to Riverbed SteelApp for fast integration in data centers and the cloud FULL STORY >

Available in stores nationwide, Microsoft has officially launched its next-gen console, the Xbox One, as it seeks to gain territory lost to some of its rivals earlier releases. FULL STORY >

Taking place this weekend from 20-21 September, Open Book Comics Fest is a two-day long event where attendees can view and purchase the best in local comic books, as well as learn more about the artform in a series of workshops. FULL STORY >

Trend Micro Incorporated, a global developer of cyber security software, today announced the availability of the latest versions of its consumer mobile security solution, Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android... FULL STORY >

Progressive airlines, a good travel pillow and a cheescake factory - we talk travel with Brad Pulford, Dell SA’s Director of Enterprise Solutions Group FULL STORY >

A change in approach appears to be predominant theme in IT at present, and the familiar concept of backups is similarly calling for a different perspective. Warren Olivier, the regional manager of Veeam South Africa explains. FULL STORY >

IT technology analysts, Gartner, have weighed in on data lakes, cautioning users against being swallowed up by hype. FULL STORY >

Little more than existing infrastructure investments is holding South African contact centres back from a mass migration to the cloud, say key local players. Tracy Burrows investigates. FULL STORY >

Businesses have been placed on alert that their security measures from a year ago may now be inadequate to deal with this year’s evolving malware attacks. FULL STORY >

Long gone are the days where a simple anti-virus was all you needed to keep your company protected. Luckily, anti-virus software vendors are taking the fight against cybercrime seriously. Gavin Smith looks closer. FULL STORY >

Marrying the analyses of service, cost, revenue, and now, customer experience FULL STORY >

In this week’s GNR: Destiny becomes a sales star, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor delayed and Resident Evil: Revelations 2 details revealed. FULL STORY >

With so many villains we love to hate, movie fundi Spling goes to the dark side in search of the top 5 best ones. FULL STORY >