What do rising prices and uncertain power supplies mean for business continuity and disaster recovery? More factors for companies to juggle, that`s what.

In Brainstorm`s third by-invitation-only CIO roundtable, participants discussed the IT skills shortage, including the role of managed services to alleviate the strain.

The much-loved TomTom GPS navigation device may find itself without a local distributor in South Africa following Core Group`s decision to end its relationship with the Dutch company.

An investigation into the costs of cancelling a cellphone contract found that prohibitive charges make an early exit unviable for most subscribers.

Graham Technologies gets a new home and a new name following its acquisition by Sword Group.

Datatec`s recent spate of acquisitions and organic growth have spurred the company on to report strong financials. But a global slowdown could burst the Datatec bubble prematurely.

Security professionals agree that mobile devices are set to become the battlefront for the next generation of hackers.

Matthew Tagg feels that taking part in extreme sports makes him live life to the fullest.

Help! This column has been strangled by a noxious weed. But then, the telecoms and broadcasting sectors are covered in Poison Ivy rash too.

Developing new software may be a costly exercise, but using legacy software in certain new environments may actually do the trick.

Mncedisi Mayekiso is no stranger to standing out in a crowd. It is his determination to make the most of every situation that has brought him success.

Sponsoring a group on Facebook will set you back $100 000 per month, with a minimum three-month commitment. Why would you consider spending that? Sixty million users, is the short answer.

Google, Yahoo, IBM and Microsoft have ommitted to cloud computing. But what makes this different to offerings such as thin client computing and software as a service? We venture into the cloud to find out.

It has always been true that as a major user of technology and customer of companies that develop them, governments have played a significant role in the development of computing. It has provided funding and in-house R&D, and often pioneered technologies that would later become more widespread and commercial.

Security is always a hot topic and a complex one. This month`s On the Spot feature asks local gurus to name the most pressing security issue currently facing local companies. The answers may surprise you.

In the business intelligence sphere, disruption is the name of the game, from business models to competition.

Growth in the business intelligence sector continues despite consolidation and a general market slowdown.

Plain English query tools are creating a stir in the local BI user market.

Understanding and determining your ink and laser printing requirements is not as straightforward as before. Thierry Boulanger dispenses some sound advice.

The meltdown in the US housing market spells big trouble for the technology market.