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From innovative camera capabilities to new ways to chat, stream and game, the Galaxy S20 series, recently released in South Africa, is jam-packed with features designed to provide exciting mobile experiences. The nuances of sensory feedback can change the way we feel about using our devices, whether it’s the way our device transitions from screen to screen, the haptic sensation we get from typing a message, or the way customised music and sounds convey mood and emotion. Samsung has taken every detail into consideration with the design of the UI that underlies the Galaxy S20 series. Read on to learn more about how Samsung made this satisfying sensory experience a reality. Scroll, Zoom and Explore in Peace A display’s ‘refresh rate’ refers to the number of times a monitor loads new information every second. The Galaxy S20 series features a display with a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring the viewing experience is responsive and satisfying to engage with no matter the task. ...

In light of our current circumstances, digital signing and approval solutions offer convenience, increased productivity, reduced costs, reduced risks, and improved customer experience. The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered the way we conduct business.  Many companies have closed their offices and  established remote workforces, leading to a dramatic rise in digitalisation in almost every sector of business. It’s a learning curve for everyone, and everyone is trying to make working from home as efficient, enjoyable, and productive as possible. Crucially, businesses need to be able to enter into and conclude transactions, maintain electronic records and meet regulatory record-keeping requirements. Cloud-based systems provide a totally secure out-of-band mechanism to transfer sensitive documents to recipients, with a full audit trail and proof of delivery.  D igital signing solutions vastly improve the speed of sending sensitive documents and ensure that y...

Tarsus On Demand bootcamps drive up Microsoft Certification Having the right skill set to drive digital transformation is critical and what better way to support partners in their drive for certification than supporting their formal training experience and efforts with countrywide bootcamps to give them the highest possible chance of success. Beginning in October 2019, the training covered Office 365 Fundamentals and the MS-900 certification for 98 participants, as well as Microsoft Azure Fundamentals training, coupled with the AZ-900 certification, for 106 people from 73 partner companies. “These bootcamps are among the benefits we offer to our valued partners,” says Mpho Nyembe, program manager, Tarsus On Demand (TOD). “We embarked on this initiative with Microsoft’s backing to give participants an opportunity to recap everything they had learned about cloud services and the cloud model, which is particularly important for people involved in selling cloud-based solutio...

COVID-19 has made it likely that most companies will continue to support and encourage flexible working arrangements, and it is expected that many workers will continue to work from home. The role of the printer is likely to become more important for consumers than ever before.  P eople are now shopping for reliable printers they can use at home. Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa’s (KDZA) move into retail has long been on the cards and the timing couldn’t be better. Consumers will now be able to order Kyocera printers, which are known for their robust and innovative technology, from online store Takealot. “We have a strong portfolio of printers and multi-function printers (MFPs) for all markets ranging from the SOHO to large corporates,” says Greg Griffith, Hardware Product Manager of Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa. “We want to be able to service all sectors of the market and we have been looking to expand into retail for a while. The current global c...

The COVID-19 pandemic is fast-tracking digital transformation in companies, requiring us to digitally transform our places of work to be able to operate effectively. Those companies able to use digital technology will be the ones ahead of the competition once the crisis is overcome or, in the worst-case scenario, will at least survive. This sudden acceleration of remote working implementation means that organisations have had to put their foot down overnight, with a series of risks that have multiplied exponentially, and will test all the business decisions on digitalisation that have been taken, or postponed, in recent years. “Even companies that were resistant to the concept of a distributed workforce have been forced to allow employees to work from home, but many lack the technology infrastructure to offer that capability without making some sacrifices to ‘business as usual’,” says Marcell Otto, software product specialist at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa. However, on...

The  Galaxy S20  has been receiving a lot of attention for its innovative camera experience granted by such capabilities as Space Zoom and Single Take, as well as its super high-resolution sensors, video capture in stunning 8K resolution and other leading functions. But beyond just offering  these innovative camera capabilities  to ensure your memories are captured just as they happen, the Galaxy S20’s camera also features a range of capabilities developed to help you capture, view, edit and share your photos and videos as seamlessly as possible, from taking photos and managing your gallery to sharing your moments with friends. Read on to learn more about these useful features and how they can help you enhance your Galaxy S20 camera experience. Capture Freely Custom Filter  lets you create and customise your own personal photo filters using existing pictures, including those you have taken using the Camera app. You can now personalise ...

Stay connected while enjoying long lasting and immersive entertainment with a stunning HD screen, share-worthy photography and the best Android (Go edition) apps HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces the Nokia C2, bringing long lasting entertainment and creative photography to fans, combined with 4G connectivity at the most affordable price point for a Nokia phone. The Nokia C2 comes with a large 5.7” HD+ screen, a front facing camera with flash and HDR photography to brighten up your selfies and enough battery life to last from sunrise to sunset. Fans can watch YouTube videos offline with YouTube Go and keep their memories automatically organised, easy to find, edit and share with Gallery Go. Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global: “One of our main objectives is to bring great smartphone experiences to as many fans as possible across markets and price points. We know that people are looking for a reliable way to upgrade to a 4G smartphone exp...