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Despite the recent hardware supply woes and game delays, 2022 is turning out to be an exciting time for PC gamers. With the releases of highly rated games, such as anticipated  Elden Ring , the third installment of  Total War: War Hammer , and the unexpected hit  Stray , as well as the launch of new components from the likes of Intel and AMD in the next few months, the PC gaming market is set to reach  US$40 billion  this year. Although the choice in gaming platforms is down to personal preference, the popularity of PC gaming is largely due to gamers being able to choose from an extensive array of options to upgrade and customise their PCs. They are also able to ‘mod’ or adapt games more easily than with other platforms. Together, this enables gamers to create a tailor-made experience to fit to their budget and needs. Invest in these PC gaming components Whether you are a newbie or well-versed in the art of upgrading, one of the most important, and often the mos...

Low-cost carrier FlySafair continues to improve on its seamless travel experience with the launch of new features within its WhatsApp business account. This newly enhanced WhatsApp functionality allows passengers to search for their booking and check-in for their flight directly within the messaging app. “The new WhatsApp features are just some of the many ways we are constantly looking to create a frictionless travel experience from booking to arrival,” says Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer at FlySafair. “By adding these new services, we’re able to offer our passengers more choice when it comes to their journey.” Gordon went on to say that FlySafair’s WhatsApp booking management features would be useful for those in areas where connectivity is low and the chance of the website or app timing out as a result is high. “Where internet access proves to be less reliable, passengers can bypass the website and app to easily search their flight details and check-in via WhatsApp, ens...

  Johannesburg, Telkom VS Gaming is proud to announce its partnership with Comic Con Africa being recognised as the official gaming and connectivity partner of Comic Con Africa, Africa’s largest pop culture and gaming festival. Taking place between 22-25 September 2022 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Comic Con Africa, fans can look forward to experiencing the latest gaming tech, Esports tournaments and gaming experiences that the continent has to offer.    Telkom VS Gaming’s commitment to driving the local Esports industry forward will see them owning the largest tournament stage and attracting some of the industry’s best players and teams. Visit the Telkom VS Gaming stage in the gaming hall to witness the Telkom VS Gaming Masters, the Telkom VS Gaming Championships , eDiski and High School eSport League (HSEL) finals or the Telkom stand to experience Telkom Smart Living, to learn more about exciting Telkom products on offer and a chance to win exciting prizes.  ...

Applications for the Vodacom bursary programme aimed at first, second, and third-year university students in South Africa, who are pursuing further education within STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, are now open. Each year, the Vodacom Foundation's bursary programme offers deserving students an opportunity to further their studies. The students are selected based on merit and their neediness for financial assistance. More specifically, the Vodacom bursary 2023 will cover the following fields of study: Information Technology Information Systems Computer Engineering Computer Science Electronics Engineering Mathematical Sciences Data Analytics/Sciences The bursary covers the cost of full-time education and will pay for programme registration and tuition costs, accommodation (in full for university accommodation and capped for private stays), textbook expenses and meals. In addition, new students who are accepted on the programme are provided with a laptop...

  Up until now, the costs and complexity of rolling out an integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) system have posed a major obstacle to SME’s ambitions but now SMEs in the wholesale and distribution sector can streamline their business processes and gain real-time visibility into processes that integrate operations with finance and admin. This is thanks to SEIDOR  in Africa  releasing its upgraded preconfigured ERP solution based on industry best practices.   Decades of collective ERP implementation and sales experience in the wholesale and distribution sector in Africa leads to the launch of a template-based, software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that enables such companies to get up-and-running with SAP Business One within 4-8 weeks. Running in a secure, fully-managed private cloud environment, the Express Edition turns ERP software into an operating expense with a transparent cost per user per month.  SEIDOR Express Edition: Wholesale and Distribution ...

  Samsung pushes the boundaries of smartphone versatility with its fourth-generation foldables,  providing enhanced productivity, customisation capabilities, and FlexCam experiences   Samsung has announced the next generation of ground-breaking foldable smartphones: Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4. Both devices feature customisable form factors, tailored experiences, and upgraded performance. Now in its fourth generation, Galaxy Z series continues to break from convention to deliver new, impactful interactions that enhance everyday life.    “Samsung Galaxy foldables are built  on the foundation of our openness philosophy, enabling new possibilities with complete customisation both inside and out. Created in collaboration with our world-class partners, the next foldable devices offer unparalleled mobile experiences that meet the needs of our most dynamic users ,” said Dr. TM Roh, President and  Head of Mobile eXperience Business at  Samsung ...

  Key predictions for the second half of the year focus on attacks in the Metaverse, the elevation of cyberattacks as a state-level weapon and hacktivism flourishing Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of  Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd.  (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, has released its ‘Cyber Attack Trends: 2022 Mid-Year Report’ highlighting how cyberattacks have become firmly entrenched as a state-level weapon, including the new ransomware method of ‘Country Extortion’ and state-affiliated hacktivism, and the expansion of ransomware as the number one threat.    Besides insight into the evolution of cyberattacks as a state-level weapon complementing actual military conflict, and the elevation of ransomware utilized in nation-state level attacks for financial and social gain, the report also delves into the growth of cloud supply chain attacks through new sources of modules in the open-source c...

According to recent data, Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to be the fastest-growing gaming region in the world.  Game Industry Africa  recently reported that the total number of gamers in Africa increased by 142% between 2015 and 2021.   Locally, gaming tournaments such as Telkom VS Gaming’s leagues and eDiski tournament- South Africa’s biggest FIFA tournament, are allowing local fans to fully immerse themselves in all the gaming action. With this the idea of pursuing a career in esports is no longer a foreign concept and as the age-old saying goes “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” With this in mind, there has never been a better time to convert your adrenaline rush of playing video games into a lucrative career path. Here are five careers you can   build in esports:   In game design For those passionate about gaming and putting their creativity into crafting their dream games, this is may be a career that spikes yo...