IN the 21st century, things are changing so fast that being relevant is a function of embracing the recent strides in technology. Organizations are beginning to see the importance of leveraging recent technologies such as social media. With the meteoric rise of social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, many people have claimed that we are entering a new age in which news must be delivered in 140 characters or fewer.

The Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria, CPN, yesterday refuted media report that the Council has suspended its Registrar/Secretary to the Council, Mr. Sikiru Shehu, the Director, Legal Services, Alhaji Abass Fufore, Alhaji Amoo Taofeek, the Head, Human Resources and Administration and Mr. Ibraheem Al-Is-Haq, over alleged abuse of office.

Ericsson has begun search for best ideas for its Innovation Awards 2016, that gives students the opportunity to develop innovative ideas in collaboration with Ericsson experts.

Dell, which founder Michael Dell and private-equity firm Silver Lake Partners bought out in 2013 to take the company private, said the acquisition of EMC, the world’s largest provider of data storage systems, “will create the world’s largest privately controlled, integrated technology company” in the $2 trillion information technology market.

With the planned showcase of not less twenty innovative companies at the country’s pavilion next week at GITEX technology exhibition, Nigeria is expected to attract global business audience. GITEX, a global event that draws participation from about 150 countries had last year attracted over 145, 000 trade visitors with more than 13, 000 companies participating.