Internationally, the continuing profit warnings and job cuts made headlines last week, while M-Cell and Cell C stole the local limelight.

Proposed legislation could discourage hackers from breaking into computers, but if the law is too broad, even a technology columnist could end up in a little cell in a big jail.

Web Census claims to the world`s first ever Internet-based Web survey. Does this smack of an extremely arrogant, dubious statement, or is it just me?

Top local news last week was the settlement of the dispute between Cell C and Nextcom, and the liquidation of Paradigm Capital Holdings.

The art of being an excellent manager encompasses attributes like taking responsibility, fairness, insight, discipline and commitment.

SmartForce and Cisco have entered an agreement under which SmartForce will deliver a networking learning solution to Cisco.

Oracle SA says its Oracle9i Database is available for free download from the Oracle Technology Network.

Recent security scares highlight the fact that the Internet is a disaster waiting to happen for many companies trying to use the Web for serious business.

Last week saw the supposed withdrawal of the appeal against the awarding of the third cellular licence to Cell C by Nextcom and an associated deal between the two companies.

The top 10 worst management practices should be avoided at all costs, and include the likes of getting too personally involved, managing by fear, complacency and shifting the blame.

Technology, man, and business live in imbalanced harmony, with one facet always ahead of the others.

Datatec was the subject of many local headlines last week. The Computer Faire was also in the spotlight, although the event proved to be a disappointment.

The ability to bank via mobile device is the realisation of a fantasy conceptualised by generations past. How soon will the fiction of our generation become reality?