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Kingston Technology’s latest high-performance memory products are now available in South Africa from Tarsus Distribution. The new product line includes the Kingston FURY Renegade, Kingston FURY Beast, and Kingston FURY Impact. Enthusiasts and gamers can give their systems the upgrade they need with modules in DDR4 RGB, DDR4 Black, and DDR3.   The relaunch and rebrand of the Kingston Fury range comes after the company sold its HyperX gaming division to HP in February 2021. While HP required the HyperX peripheral products Kingston Technology retains the DRAM, SSD and flash product business.   “These products are perfect for the gamer who wants ultra-fast, cutting-edge performance,” says Andre Wollheim, product manager at Tarsus Distribution. “The Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4 RGB allows you to boost your frame rate, keep your streams broadcasting smoothly, and edit highlight reels at high-speed. It comes with dynamic RGB lighting that uses Kingston FURY's patented Infrared Sync Te...

Vodacom together with its subsidiary, XLink are modernising the African financial services world, utilising the best in platform technologies and design thinking.     As a leading provider of secure payment networks and services in South Africa, XLink has routed the payment traffic of SA's banks for nearly 20 years. XLink established a new network and platform that unifies its different business capabilities, delivering them as and when they are needed. XLink deploys new services within weeks, harnessing Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) to successfully deliver workloads for customers of all sizes.    "We consolidated our capabilities at XLink into a platform to deploy and scale our solutions more readily and engage with more of the markets across Africa," says Hymie Marnewick, Managing Director at XLink. "Vodacom completes this great value. They have the networking skills and managed services reach to take us where our customers need us. They are also an AWS Advanced ...

NanoCell vs QNED: The powerful technologies behind the latest TVs LG has been a pioneer in advanced electronics since 1958, and today their 2021 line-up of TVs boasts some of the most innovative and cutting-edge displays in the industry. LG’s self-lit OLED TVs have certainly set the benchmark for the best in picture and colour quality, but this doesn’t mean that their NanoCell and QNED MiniLEDs should be overlooked. NanoCell TVs have brought LCD displays to life with purer colours in 4K and 8K. And the latest QNED MiniLED TVs are another exciting addition to LG's range, combining Quantum Dot NanoCell technology and mini-LED backlighting to create better contrast, more vibrant colours, and excellent HDR quality.   With all these state-of-the-art displays constantly improving and newer technology being released, the modern home cinema experience has the potential to be far more immersive than ever before. But it can also be difficult for consumers to keep up with the pace of innovati...

When procuring business laptops, many companies make the mistake of opting for a cheaper solution without considering functionality or after-service support – only to regret it later down the line. Considering the amount of time employees spend behind their computers, it’s worth investing in hardware that will improve productivity and work reliably in the long run.  If you’re thinking of procuring laptops for your business, these are some of the pitfalls you’ll want to avoid. The quick-and-cheap solution If you’re planning to use IT equipment in longer lifecycles, you need to think about what your technology needs will look like in the future. Good business laptops should be seen as an asset rather than an expense. Investing in quality will help your organisation grow – and often ends up costing a lot less than replacing cheaper tech every time it breaks or becomes outdated.  Technology is rapidly evolving, and the product...

The best TV for next-generation gaming   With more people spending time at home over the last 18 months, interest in gaming has increased. Across the globe, the average time spent gaming has increased by 39% during the pandemic, and Twitch viewership also grew by more than 50% from the first quarter of 2020 to the second. In South Africa, the video game market is estimated to reach R5.44 billion by 2023.   But gaming has become more than a fun way to pass the time during lockdown. For many people socially distancing at home, gaming has become a valuable lifeline that has kept them both entertained and connected with friends and family. In fact, 68% of South African gamers said that gaming provided stress and anxiety relief.    As more of us either discover or delve deeper into the exciting world of gaming, there’s a lot to learn about the latest generation of innovative gaming tech entering the market and how it can help elevate experiences. Gaming TVs are an example...

Seamless ERP for SMEs regardless of user location Looking for a powerful, flexible and affordable way to manage a small business post-pandemic? Working from home has become an intrinsic part of life for many due to the pandemic. This has led to an increased need for business agility, mobile working capabilities, and end-to-end security. “The cloud hosted version of SAP Business One makes it easier for small and medium enterprises to function remotely, with built-in capabilities to handle diverse business needs,” says  Heinrich de Leeuw, MD, Seidor Africa .  Productivity  Employees can use this ERP solution from anywhere and at any time, just as if they were working onsite. Data can be accessed in the cloud, and accurate, comprehensive reports created. The software instantly stores all data and makes it accessible to all the relevant stakeholders.  “With SAP Business One, you can create an interactive and intuitive dashboard that assists in sorting out the data, monit...

Local Residents Can Share Their Fire Dance Moves via LG’s “Paca Dance Challenge” on TikTok for the Chance to Win Tech Prizes. As part of its mission to connect and entertain audiences through the power of technology, LG Electronics (LG) has partnered with Ubisoft’s Just Dance to launch its “Paca Dance Challenge” via TikTok in South Africa.   As the leading destination for short-form mobile video content, TikTok continues to take the world by storm. Keen to engage with creative social media users via the platform, LG has joined hands with Just Dance – the number 1 music game franchise of all time, with more than 135 million players worldwide.    LG is inviting South African residents to join the “Paca Dance Challenge” on TikTok, where they can give their best performance alongside a Just Dance coach and track. Participants will be directed to mirror a series of moves before being given the opportunity to freestyle.    To take part, users should post their video o...

  Are your employees spending time doing low-value activities? Are too many mistakes occurring in workflows? Perhaps customer grievances are up. What if some employees are overworked and others aren’t doing enough? These are just some of the indications that your business may need Content Services in the form of an Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solution. “ECM comprises the collaborative method of digitally managing and applying a company's information to support its processes and business goals,” says Ian Dury, Business Support Manager of Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa. “This ensures that information is easily accessible, and as useful as possible at any point throughout the content lifecycle. The right ECM system will help you automate processes, increase productivity, and encourage teams across your business to work better and more efficiently together.” Here are ten signs that your business may need an ECM solution: 1.      Too many mistakes ar...

LG Electronics (LG) has added to its impressive record of success at the EISA Awards, with five of its home entertainment innovations earning accolades for the 2021-2022 award season. Held annually by the Expert Imaging and Sound Association, the world’s largest consumer electronics editorial organization, the EISA Awards honoured the following LG products for their outstanding performance and superior design: LG OLED TVs (models OLED65G1, OLED48C1), LG QNED Mini LED TV (model 75QNED99), LG Eclair Soundbar (model QP5) and LG TONE Free True Wireless Stereo (model FP8) earbuds.   LG’s 65-inch G1 OLED TV being named EISA BEST PREMIUM OLED TV 2021-2022, marks the 10th consecutive year of accolades for LG OLED TV. LG 65G1 sets a new standard for picture quality and next-gen viewing experience with its ultra-bright OLED evo panel and powerful α (Alpha) 9 Gen 4 AI processor. Described as “a thrilling statement” by EISA judges, LG’s TV boasts support for both Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmo...

The Vodacom Group Sustainability Report for the 2021 financial year shows companywide commitment in action when it comes to delivering sustainable socio-economic value and adherence to the philosophies of King IV on sustainable development.     “To date, we connect 123.7 million customers across our markets and are committed to providing affordable internet access to the next 100 million customers. Connecting for a better future is the purpose that drives us,” says Takalani Netshitenzhe, Executive Director of External Affairs at Vodacom South Africa.    “This Sustainability Report highlights our progress in meeting our purpose in an environmentally responsible way,” continues Netshitenzhe. “It documents our journey in creating a digital society that leaves no one behind. To this end, we are pleased to share a few cross-market milestones, as published in the report.”   Shaping a Strong Digital Society Vodacom champions digital and financial inclusion in many ways...

                                                    Mark Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, SYSPRO EMEA&I One lesson the pandemic has taught us is that companies must be agile if they are to remain competitive in an ever-changing business landscape. Embracing digital transformation is key to this agility.   Modernising legacy systems no longer fit for purpose is what digital transformation is all about. For manufacturers, this transformation will help streamline processes to reduce time to market, which cuts costs and waste while boosting efficiency and productivity. Clearly, these changes are what keep businesses adaptable, efficient, and future proofed.    Change is a process though; one that needs to be managed and properly planned for. One of the main obstacles in change management often boils down to hasty rollou...