Albie Bester, Global head of Cloud and Hosted Services at SEACOM urges businesses operating in Africa to think carefully about where and with which providers they host their cloud enterprise data and applications. FULL STORY >

On the back of Women’s Day, and in lieu of Women’s Month, EMC have launched a new five part Women in technology series, the first of which focuses on a reassuring premise, that technology is not in fact a Boy’s... FULL STORY >

With the Rio Olympics in full swing, brands are capitalising with numerous ads being released in time for the two-week long sporting extravaganza. We've rounded up the best. FULL STORY >

Still $3 000 for developers in select regions, Microsoft has made an effort, however, to lessen the restrictions on purchasing one to assist in content creation. FULL STORY >

Delivering on its smartphone software strategy, BlackBerry Hub+ gives Android users the quintessential BlackBerry productivity experience. FULL STORY >

Sophos Intercept integrates next-generation endpoint defence technologies into a single product, including the progressive anti-exploit technology acquired with... FULL STORY >

Assuring customers of its commitment to demonstrable environmental management, Xperien has received Environmental Management System (EMS) ISO 14001:2004 accreditation for Refurbishment and redistribution of redundant IT assets... FULL STORY >

Parties must set out how they will help entrepreneurs and Small & Medium Businesses, says Sage South Africa's EVP and MD, Anton van Heerden. FULL STORY >

With the Galaxy Note 7 slated for unveiling tomorrow, Samsung could also debut a new version of its Gear VR headset, and it may support older Galaxy devices, according to rumours. FULL STORY >

It appears HBO is planning for season eight of Game of Thrones to be its last, but there are chances that a different series set in Westeros could also be in the works. FULL STORY >

Greg Montjoie, executive of connectivity at Internet Solutions, delves into the SDN and why companies need to start preparing for it now. FULL STORY >

Small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) can now operate from anywhere with Xero's cloud-based accounting software and Yoco's mobile point of sale. FULL STORY >

Khonology has announced that Dapo Adeyemo has been awarded the Standard Bank Rising Star Award in the Professional Services category. FULL STORY >

The company's second Android-powered device, the DTEK50 from BlackBerry is reportedly the most secure Android smartphone in the world. FULL STORY >

702, CapeTalk and Sage One to reward and honour the best small businesses. FULL STORY >