Apple unveiled a smaller version of its hot-selling iPad on Tuesday, jumping into the market for smaller tablet computers dominated by Amazon, Google, and Samsung.

For enhancing student success through innovative use of technology in the classroom, the software giant, Microsoft, yesterday announced that 18 educators from Nigeria, Ghana, Jordan, Mauritius, Oman, Pakistan, Lebanon, Qatar, Turkey, South Africa, Egypt, UAE, Lesotho, Saudi Arabia, Uganda and Morocco will represent the Middle East and Africa in the Partners in Learning Global forum which will take place in Prague, Czech Republic from November 28 to December 1 2012.

Anticipation built Tuesday as Apple prepared to unwrap its “iPad Mini,” launching a foray into the crowded market of smaller tablet computers dominated by Amazon, Google, and Samsung.

It is estimated that 84 major data centre suffered failures in the past 36 months worldwide. The reasons for these failures according to experts included design, specifications, processes and procedures put in place.

BrandXchange Limited, a Lagos-based company that samples consumer opinion on products & services, has launched a website tagged www.brandxchangeonline.com to bridge the gap between brands and consumers.