Locally the market towards hosted servers is becoming more accessible to SMEs. But what are the pros and cons of going this route, and what should SMEs look for in their service providers? Iwan Pienaar looks closer. FULL STORY >

African leaders are actively promoting ICT infrastructure development, affordable access technologies and localised ICT sector growth, in partnership with global ICT vendors who see Africa as the next big frontier. Tracy Burrows delves deeper. FULL STORY >

Part of the reason why hot hatches hold such a soft spot for petrolheads, is their ability to deliver a more visceral experience that drivers can't get enough of. In their honour, we list the best hot hatches currently available. FULL STORY >

This week's geek news is dominated by stories revolving around the San Diego Comic-Con as our own Moray Rhoda prepares a panel discussion on the local comic book scene, images from Avengers: Age of Ultron emerge, Humble Bundle offers... FULL STORY >

When Isuzu Truck South Africa was in need of a catered enterprise management solution to govern its unique business, it was 4most’s EMA that it turned to, to help drive its business forward. FULL STORY >

As the pace of data growth and market change picks up, information solutions systems need to stay a step ahead – because what happened last week is old news, says HDS’ Shaun Barendsen. FULL STORY >

Columinate has released the results of its first-ever online shopping ‘SITEisfaction’ Survey report for South Africa, identifying local consumers tendency to use online retailers for luxury purchases over essential items. FULL STORY >

For those seeking optimal performance in their Wi-Fi connectivity, using the best hardware is paramount. Discover the ZyXEL AMG1312-T10B Wireless N ADSL2+ 4-port Gateway. FULL STORY >

MSI’s GE60 Apache LE notebook is a beastly gaming notebook at an affordable price, bringing gamers extreme performance that’s also easy on their budget. FULL STORY >

The Ford Go Further event held in the Sandton Convention Centre is an African first, with the automotive manufacturer detailing its past success, and future plans for South African drivers and dealers alike. FULL STORY >

MasterCard marked its first foray into the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region by launching its MasterPass offering in South Africa in Rosebank this week. FULL STORY >

We provide a quick roundup of the key stories gripping the tech world this month, as the HTC One (M8) launches in SA, Microsoft SA name its new MD and Amazon battles to keep its drones in the air. FULL STORY >

We round up the most important news and developments happening in the Telecoms industry, with applications for AfricaCom 2014 now open, IS debuts three new PoPs for African network and GSMA unveil mHealth solution for sub-Saharan Africa. FULL STORY >

This month has seen a number of interesting new hardware solutions being launched, from a budget friendly notebook and new Huawei LTE smartphone, to an innovative desktop storage solution and a portable power solution. FULL STORY >

When it comes to corporate events, the regulars can become quite predictable and a little boring. So we've decided to detail some of the most interesting event activities to shake things up a bit. FULL STORY >