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While Chromebooks only entered the global market in 2011, their Chrome operating system has quickly risen to become the second most popular operating system today.  The Chrome OS market share grew from 6.4% in 2019 to  10.8% in 2020 , and today many businesses are beginning to choose Chromebooks for their enterprise-class speed, simplicity, and security. And, compared to most other laptops on the market, they’re also a lot more affordable. So, what is it exactly about these features that makes Chromebooks so good for business?   Unprecedented speed  Business operations are often slowed down by traditional operating systems that suffer from long start-up times, disruptive updates, and the inevitable slow-down that comes from prolonged use. Chrome OS, on the other hand, is one of the lightest operating systems out there and  A fast boot time of 5-10 seconds . Chromebooks exhibit virtually no lag or stuttering when being used, and because of their cloud-orient...

This weekend sees the pinnacle of eSports in South Africa taking place; the 2021 Telkom VS Gaming Finals are here. VS Gaming is a South African gaming brand and the leading platform for online gaming in Africa. This weekend gamers in the amateur leagues right-through to the pro’s will battle it out in the finals from 24 - 26 September 2021.  This year Telkom VS Gaming saw the evolution of the Masters series, the fourth season of the High School Esports League as well as the announcement the brand-new Rocket League VS championship. Masters Grand Finals| 24-26 September The Telkom VS Gaming Masters is South Africa’s largest Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Tournament. Since the tournament kick-off in February 2021, we have seen over 150 Semi-Professional teams competing for their share of the R230,000 prize pool. Bravado Gaming and DNMK demolished their opposition, and have now secured their chance to be the next Telkom VS Gaming Masters.  Sinister 5 and Goliath Gaming foug...

Canon Europe today announces the highly anticipated EOS R3 – a powerhouse for sports photography and reportage. Blending tradition with cutting edge technology, the EOS R3 offers all the familiarity and speed of Canon’s renowned EOS-1 series, with the innovation and versatility of the pioneering EOS R System. Designed using feedback from the most demanding professional press and sports photographers, the EOS R3 features over 100 improvements upon Canon’s mirrorless and DSLR models. The result is a camera which dramatically streamlines workflows and takes the connection between camera and photographer to new levels, for unbeatable speed and responsiveness. With a brand new, innovative 24.1 megapixel sensor, the EOS R3 gives the optimal balance of performance, resolution and speed to offer news and sports photographers a camera to outperform and outpace the competition.   The future is fast Leveraging the ground-breaking new 24.1 megapixel backside illuminated stacked CMOS sensor, th...

  Launching alongside Canon’s new EOS R3, these versatile lenses can tackle everything from vlogging to astrophotography  Canon Europe today announces the launch of two new RF lenses, designed to help the next generation of enthusiasts and content creators curate a kit bag with great potential, at a low cost. These two lightweight, compact lenses include Canon’s first ultra-wide prime lens in the EOS R line-up, the RF 16mm F2.8 STM and the RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM – a telephoto zoom lens that brings the photographer closer to the subject. The versatile RF 16mm F2.8 STM meets the growing demand for vlogging, while also offering a lens that’s perfect for landscape, architectural and astrophotography. Helping photographers bridge the gap to distant subjects, the RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM is ideal for sports and wildlife photography.    With the addition of these two new lenses, Canon’s EOS R System takes another step forward with its aim to provide imaging solutions ...

One of South Africa’s most-loved holidays is around the corner and we want to kick things off the right way. Heritage Day marks a special point on our calendars, when families and friends from all walks of life come together to celebrate our rich cultures, time-honoured traditions, unique diversity, and binding South African similarities. What better way to welcome summer than with a sun-drenched afternoon filled with lively conversation, meat sizzling on the braai, and an ice-cold drink to keep you cool? Here are a few ideas on how to ramp up your Heritage Day celebrations for a fuss-free and festive holiday…        1). Get outdoors When the weather’s this fine, why wouldn’t you? And, with everything else that’s going on, a bit of fresh air means we can breathe a little easier. If there’s room in the garden, feel free to host an at-home  al fresco  do. But, if you want to get out a bit further, there are dozens of great Braai Day picnic spots aro...

Business and industry increasingly adopt IoT to drive sustainability Beyond the immediate benefits like having data about business operations available in real time, businesses are increasingly exploring and adopting Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to drive their sustainability goals. The global outbreak of Covid 19 and the impact it had on economies around the globe, coupled with the USA’s renewed resolve to address climate change, has brought sustainability front and centre in business strategies.  It is also considered a   very important issue   for consumers in multiple countries.   Companies in diverse industries have adapted strategies and accelerated the use of technology to drive their sustainability goals. Internet of Things (IoT) technology is one solution that is attracting attention thanks to the significant efficiencies, cost reduction as well as the reduction of carbon emissions the adoption of the technology delivers. The solution developed by Vodac...

  The importance of accelerating digital enablement in the retail market By Hymie Marnewick, Managing Director of XLink and Celine Thungaveloo  Head of Sales at XLink A question that retailers are grappling with is where to focus their energy to drive sales: in brick-and-mortar stores or by investing in their online presence. “The simple answer is that the division between traditional retail and e-commerce needs to be reassessed,” explains Hymie Marnewick, Managing Director of XLink.   Changing consumer demands   With the catchphrase of the moment being “digital transformation”, it may be surprising to read that traditional retail still brought in a trillion-rand sum last year. However, the sector did see a decline of a little over  4%  from 2019. Conversely, South Africa’s online retail sector grew by an astonishing  66%  in 2020, more than doubling its share of total retail spend since 2018. This unprecedented growth can largely be attributed to...