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The Major Benefits that Bar Codes have in Business
Why bar codes? What is the big fuss about? Why should I utilize them in my business? These are all honest questions that every business owner has to ask themselves. In reality, there are countless reasons to use EAN bar codes. A life without them would look a lot different to the one we take for granted today. There are endless ways that they make our lives easier. Firstly, using EAN bar codes in your business will reduce the number of mistakes that are made on a daily basis. The honest truth is that every one of us is human and mistakes are normal. However, mistakes often mean a loss of profits or at the very least an enormous waste of time. And as they say, time is money. Using them in your business makes every day processes a lot smoother and more efficient, saving you both time and mon...
4 Ways to Safely and Securely Navigate Black Friday Online
Black Friday in 2020 is expected to see more South Africans than ever before shopping, and paying, online. According to a recent McKinsey & Company consumer sentiment survey, 40% of consumers intend to continue online shopping spend even when the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Thomas Pays, CEO and co-founder of digital payments company Ozow, says the sharp rise in online shopping and eCommerce has highlighted the need for innovative technology-driven solutions that allow shoppers to shop and pay safely online – including consumers who don’t have credit or debit cards. With this year’s Black Friday deals running over four weeks at many retailers, Pays’ says the way to successfully navigate Black Friday responsibly relies on four factors: Stick to a plan and set budget. The overwhelming numb...
Mastercard Launches AI-Powered Cyber Security Solution
Mastercard has officially launched Cyber Secure – an AI-powered range of tools that are expected to help banks prevent potential breaches. According to the financial services company, banks can use these capabilities to identify and prioritize threats and vulnerabilities throughout their cyber environment. Additionally, acquiring banks can help merchants understand their own cyber risk, preventing hundreds of millions of dollars in potential fraud. As the digital economy expands, both in size and complexity, so too do its points of vulnerability that may be subject to attack. One example of this is the rapidly advancing Internet of Things – 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are generated by people and their devices every day, with 90% of this generated in the last two years alone. It is estima...
Apple Introduces “One More Thing” Event
Apple has announced that its gearing up for the “One More Thing” event on Tuesday, 10 November. The tech giant is expected to showcase the first Arm-based Macs that run on Apple Silicon chips instead of the Intel processors, according to The Verge. [embedded content] Rumours also suggest that Apple could launch macOS 11 Big Sur. Apple Unveils the iPhone 12 5G Apple has officially unveiled the highly-anticipated additions to its smartphone range – the iPhone 12 5G, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Most notably, the iPhone 12 series marks the first time Apple devices will support 5G connectivity. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_55c.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_55c.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } The devices were launched at the tech giants ‘Hello, Speed’ ev...
Huawei Announces Watch GT 2 Pro Launch Date
Image sourced from Android Authority Huawei has announced that it’s Watch GT 2 Pro will officially launch in South Africa on Saturday, 7 November. The latest addition to the Watch GT series boasts a long-lasting two-week battery life and a broad range of exercise and health functions, as well as offering professional guidance and intelligent smart control features. This flagship smartwatch launches with a rugged design featuring premium materials, including a sapphire watch crystal, titanium case and skin-friendly ceramic case back that combines with another sapphire glass black to enhance monitoring accuracy and wearing comfort. Additionally, Watch GT 2 Pro supports apps to provide a convenient means for users to get even more features. Huawei also plans to further augment the smart ...
Subscription Platforms may not “React Kindly” to SABC’s Proposed TV Licence Fees, says Attorney
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has plans to push new regulations that would call for South Africans to pay TV Licence fees for using private subscription services, like Netflix and DStv. And that these platforms would have to collect the TV licences on behalf of the public broadcaster. According to Ian Jacobsberg, Director for Corporate, Mergers, and Acquisitions at Tabacks Attorneys, this is a desperate attempt to address the SABC’s dire financial plight without addressing the reasons that created it in the first place. “The low levels of collections the SABC has achieved to date may largely be attributed to public resistance to funding what is seen to be endemic wastage and corruption, and there is understandably considerable resistance to widening the revenue base if ...
Huawei Collaborates with Geekulcha to Host a Series of Developer Workshops Online
Global tech giant Huawei and local tech entrepreneur Mixo Fortune Ngoveni, Founder and CEO of Geekulcha, have collaborated to host a series of app developer workshops. These are aimed at helping budding developers and students in South Africa to harness Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) Core capabilities for app development skills and to advance innovation. Geekulcha is an organisation that provides ICT skills development and training platforms, as well as events, to drive innovation among young people within the tech ecosystem. Alongside Huawei, Ngoveni will play an active role in assisting developers with integrating HMS Core and HMS Capabilities into their apps in a number of weekly and monthly workshops. A recognised top achiever in the Mail and Guardian’s Top 200 Yo...
WhatsApp Unveils New Media Storage Management Tool
WhatsApp has unveiled its new storage management tool which is expected to make locating and deleting media/files much simpler for users. According to The Verge, offers thumbnails of content to be deleted, and groups this data in categories including “Forwarded many times” and “Larger than 5 MB”. [embedded content] The Facebook-owned messaging platform says that users around the globe can expect to see the feature in action within the next week. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_5d5.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_5d5.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } To find this tool, select Settings > Storage and Data > Manage Storage. WhatsApp Introduces New In-App Features WhatsApp has revealed a number of new in-app features covering Shopping, Payments, and Customer Service. Accor...
10 Cybersecurity Tips from Google
Google has revealed its top cybersecurity tips for online users as part of its “Do Your Part #BeCyberSmart” campaign, reports TechWeez. “We have intensified efforts to raise awareness about internet insecurities and empower audiences with tools and resources to help them stay safe online — particularly kids because they are the most vulnerable,” says Google Country Director for Kenya, Agnes Gathaiya. Here are Google’s 10 safety tips to keep in mind when you’re online: Always have up-to-date software across your desktop, mobile operating system and web browser Use a password manager which will create unique and strong passwords Be wary of requests for personal information to avoid phishing attempts Enable 2 step verification Set up a security key for extra protection. This is a physica...
Huawei to Launch the P smart 2021 in South Africa
Huawei has revealed that the latest addition to its P smart range – the P smart 2021 – is set to launch in South Africa on 6 November. This entry-level smartphone is expected to be packed with a super-fast Huawei SuperCharge for quick recharge speeds, an enduring battery life that keeps up with the youth’s busy lifestyle, a smarter camera that allows users to effortlessly capture what they see and a beautiful big display for immersive viewing. The Huawei P smart 2021 is also said to not cut corners when it comes to its camera. This smartphone inherits many of the clever camera tricks from Huawei’s mid- to high-end models, which means it’s sure to make a big splash with its photographic capabilities. The Huawei P smart 2021’s Kirin chipset and RAM allow multiple apps to run smoothly at the ...
Teraco Begins Construction on Africa’s Largest Single-Site Data Centre
Teraco has revealed that construction has commenced on a new hyperscale data centre with 38 megawatts (MW) of critical power load in Ekurhuleni, South Africa. The facility, known as JB4, is scheduled for completion in the beginning of 2022 and is expected to be the largest data centre in Africa. “South Africa is strategically located at the tip of the African continent and as a result, is positioned as a technology and data centre hub for sub-Saharan Africa. This is further underpinned by growing undersea and terrestrial fibre connectivity to the rest of Africa,” says Jan Hnizdo, CEO of Teraco. “The continued increase of cloud adoption in Africa is also being enabled by investments in critical infrastructure, including hyperscale data centre facilities such as JB4. This will enable global ...
Telkom and Frogfoot Partner to Increase Fibre-to-the-Home Coverage
Telkom has chosen Frogfoot to be its third party fibre network operator as of 2 November 2020. The Fibre-To-The Home (FTTH) provider has an expansive fibre footprint in South Africa with more than 220 000 homes passed. “We are proud of this collaboration with a credible fibre provider that has over 15 years’ experience in the telecoms industry,” says Gugu Mthembu, Executive: Brand and Product Segments at Telkom. “The partnership will widen our reach in the areas where OpenServe fibre currently does not exist, meaning Telkom’s competitive offerings will now become available to customers we couldn’t reach previously. However, we will not be leaving behind our existing customers with services running over the copper infrastructure within the Frogfoot footprint.” /* custom css */ .tdi_3_4...
