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Protecting Consumers at Every Level with Enhanced Protection for Windows
ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has today launched new versions of its Windows security products for consumers. The new versions upgrade the protection in ESET Internet Security, ESET NOD32 Antivirus and ESET Smart Security Premium. The wide range of security improvements covers malware detection, online banking, password security and smart home support – in line with ESET’s goal to create a safer digital world for everyone to enjoy. With the ever-increasing volume of reported cyberattacks, it is vital that users are secured in their online activities. These product updates address key issues, including online payments and banking-related threats, identity theft and leaking of personal information, stolen passwords and connected device security. ESET is continuously imp...
Acer Introduces New Swift, Spin and Aspire Series Notebooks
Acer has launched a suite of powerful notebooks across its Swift, Spin and Aspire series – all featuring the performance of new 11th Gen Intel Core processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics. The company says that these devices have been “designed to push ultra-portable PC design to new territories” and that notebooks come with “intuitive features, striking design aesthetics and the latest technology in a thin and light package”. Here’s a closer look at the new additions to the Acer Notebook range: Acer Swift 3X /* custom css */ .tdi_3_b9b.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_b9b.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } The Swift 3X sports the new Intel Iris Xe MAX discrete graphics solution paired with 11th Gen Intel Core processors in order to offer creative professionals, such as photogra...
Microsoft Launches the Surface Go 2 in South Africa
Microsoft has announced that it plans on expanding its Surface device range in South Africa with the introduction of the Surface Go 2 for both commercial and consumer customers. The device will be available for consumers in retail from Incredible Connection stores and Vodacom from 22 October. “We’re excited to expand our Surface family with the addition of Surface Go 2 – our smallest and lightest two-in-one laptop. Its compact design and the versatility of a touchscreen and keyboard will appeal to businesses, schools, students and families,” says Vithesh Reddy, Consumer and Channel Marketing Director at Microsoft South Africa. The Surface Go 2 is expected to bring a more affordable and portable two-in-one device to the Surface line. It can handle everyday tasks; from jotting down idea...
Cellulant Appoints New Country Manager
Cellulant has appointed Faith Nkatha as its new Country Manager for Kenya. In this role, she is expected to lead operations and scale Cellulant’s payment ecosystem within the country. Nkatha joins Cellulant from Oracle where she led their public sector Digital Transformation efforts. Prior to this, she was the Director for Strategy, Monitoring, and Transformation at Sidian Bank. “We are excited that Faith has accepted to join our leadership team and confident that she will lead Cellulant Kenya’s next chapter of growth and success,” says Ken Njoroge, co-Founder and CEO of Cellulant. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_949.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_949.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } “We have all been impressed by her strong track record of digital transformation and vast expe...
Leveraging Communications Technology to Enhance Physical Security
Crime remains an ever-present danger in South Africa, and this has driven a demand for private security services, citizens are turning to private security companies to ensure their safety. It is perhaps not surprising then that the private security industry in South Africa is among the largest in the world, with over 9 000 registered companies and 450 000 registered active private security guards. Security companies in South Africa play a crucial role in terms of crime mitigation, providing a range of services – from access control to armed response – to companies and private consumers. However, as mobile devices and data become increasingly ubiquitous, communication technology can play a pivotal role in aiding security companies to react far more quickly, potentially saving lives. Traditi...
How to Effectively Enable a Remote Workforce
While a mobile workforce has long been possible, thanks to the availability of cloud technologies, the COVID-19 pandemic fast-tracked the adoption of remote-working practices. And as we move forward, it’s likely that a cloud-based workforce will be the foundation of how organisations operate, compete, and succeed. Leaders in tech will need to embrace the philosophy of remote working, particularly when it comes to rethinking the core concepts of infrastructure, workplace productivity, and business processes. The Migration to the Cloud Webinar will allow you to develop new cloud-collaboration strategies to get the most out of your work-from-anywhere teams. Through this interactive programme, taking place on 22 October 2020, attendees will learn how to manage remote workers while unpacking th...
Infinix Unveils the Note 8
Infinix and Imint have collaborated to unveil the Note 8 smartphone. The inclusion of Imint’s Vidhance Video Stabilization in the new Infinix Note 8 is expected to give users an elevated video experience within a smartphone formfactor. The Infinix Note 8 marks the second collaboration between the two companies – the first being the Infinix Note 7. “Consumers are increasingly prioritizing smartphone video capabilities over photography performance, largely due to the growth of video-based social platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube – where quality video is essential to building viewerships and captivating audiences,” says Andreas Lifvendahl, CEO of Imint. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_7d7.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_7d7.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } “As such, forwa...
Networks Unlimited Africa keeps Value Offering Promises despite Lockdown Challenges
Anton Jacobsz, Networks Unlimited CEO Despite challenges of constraint, Networks Unlimited Africa has managed to maintain its standards during the lockdown in order to keep its unique partner offering intact. So says Anton Jacobsz, CEO at this leading value-added distributor in the sub-Saharan Africa market. He comments, “Networks Unlimited delivers products and solutions that are affordable, better than the competition, and with faster service delivery to our partners and end-users within the converged technology, data centre, networking, and security landscapes. “We are proud to have maintained our standards during the lockdown despite the difficult environment, especially during the initial phase of the early ‘hard’ lockdown. I commend the three general managers of our divisions and the...
Top 3 IT Security Threats in Africa
Sourced from IDG Connect There’s been an overall decrease in certain malware cases across sub-Saharan Africa, according to Kaspersky research. However, the human cyber threat remains rife and Africa is not immune to the evolving techniques of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), as well as the possibilities of being a future target of hacking-for-hire threat actor groups. Kaspersky research has found that globally, APT groups are evolving their techniques and are upgrading their toolset to continue stealing sensitive information. Furthermore, there has been a rise of hackers-for-hire or cyber mercenaries during the first two quarters of 2020. In fact, three cyber mercenary groups have been exposed across the world this year alone. As this activity has taken place outside of Africa, it’s sus...
Vodacom Partners with AFI to Drive Financial Inclusion in Africa
Vodacom has joined forces with AFI to drive financial inclusion across Africa through knowledge sharing with financial policymakers and regulators. According to the companies, the partnership, which runs until October 2021, should enhance select AFI member services and platforms with private sector insights. “AFI members in Africa are among the world’s pioneers in mobile money services, having fostered decades of ground-breaking innovations that have shaped the financial inclusion landscape across the continent and beyond,” says Dr Alfred Hannig, AFI Executive Director. Regulators in the region have turned the current pandemic into opportunities to accelerate financial inclusion and ensure that no one is left behind. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_891.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_891.t...
Trucaller Introduces 3 New Features
Truecaller has unveiled three new features for its global users; Call Reason, Schedule SMS and SMS Translate. Here’s a closer look at each of the new Truecaller features: Call Reason Call Reason enables users to set a reason for the incoming call, the receiver of the call will now have sight of why they are calling whether it be personal matters, business-related, or something urgent. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_512.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_512.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } This was one of the most requested features in 2020 from users around the world and it is expected to help increase pick up rates, especially when someone is calling from a new number. This feature will start rolling out immediately to all Android users and will be launching for iOS early next year....
LG Launches its Rollable OLED TV
LG officially launched the LG Signature OLED R (model RX) – the worlds first rollable TV – priced at $87 000. The tech company says that this TV is the very definition of exclusive, an exceptional feat of engineering. [embedded content] The LG Signature OLED R boasts a liquid smooth 65-inch flexible OLED display that leverages self-lighting pixel technology and individual dimming control to deliver supreme picture quality. The R in the name not only signifies that the TV is rollable but that the TV is also revolutionary in the home entertainment space, redefining the relationship between a TV that can disappear from view at the touch of a button and the surrounding space. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_69c.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_69c.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } LG...
