When open source software is harnessed correctly it can enhance data security, expedite services through innovative coding and development, as well as unlock restrictions to commercial freedom. Simon McCullough,... FULL STORY >

Julie Tregurtha, head of Database & Data Management at SAP Africa, unpacks how businesses should look at closing the gap between open-source and enterprise-ready. FULL STORY >

Gaming news that made headlines over the last couple of weeks. FULL STORY >

IDC sheds light on global smartphone platform shipments during Q2 2013, revealing the growth of Android and Windows Phone amongst smartphone users. FULL STORY >

Multichoice lifts the lid on its next-generation HD PVR decoder called the DStv Explora, which will be locally available from the middle of August. FULL STORY >

ABI Research asserts that Samsung and Intel's Tizen OS will become the fifth biggest mobile platform during 2013. FULL STORY >

The Debian project releases the newest version of its Linux distro entitled Debian 7.0. FULL STORY >

IDC's latest research reveals that more smartphones were shipped during Q1 2013 than feature phones. FULL STORY >

Mozilla looks to unlock the power of the web on mobile devices via Firefox OS. FULL STORY >

IDC takes a detailed look at the market performance of mobile platforms during Q3 2012. FULL STORY >

Samsung will reportedly be merging its bada mobile operating system with the latest Linux-based OS Tizen. FULL STORY >

Chip giant Intel will be merging MeeGo into a new Linux-based operating system called Tizen. FULL STORY >

Korean tech giant Samsung will reportedly be going open-source with its own bada mobile OS next year. FULL STORY >

CPU maker Intel is reportedly also pondering a move to Android or Windows Phone OS, as it will temporarily discontinue work on its MeeGo mobile OS. FULL STORY >

Mozilla is tinkering away on its own web-based operating system for tablets and smartphones. FULL STORY >