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In a recent conversation, leaders from HPE shared their strategic initiatives and technological advancements designed to empower businesses in the digital landscape. Here are some key insights from the discussion: Introducing the Panel • Mandy Duncan, South Africa Country Manager at HPE Aruba • Michael Langeveld, Head of Technology & Business Development, HPE South Africa • President Ntuli, Managing Director at HPE South Africa Connecting with the Channel Community HPE’s strategy emphasizes connecting with its channel community. Mandy Duncan highlighted the importance of leveraging ecosystems across various geographies to drive business outcomes. HPE aims to create long-term, sustainable partnerships beyond short-term revenue goals. Announcements and Innovations 1. Data Protection as a Service: HPE announced a partnership with distributor Tarsus to introduce data protection as a service, addressing cybersecurity concerns such as ransomware.  2. Hybrid Cloud ...

  Low-cost carrier FlySafair is giving away 10 return domestic flights to three schools ahead of Youth Month. The School Booster Competition invites schools around the country to share in the airline’s love of flying by submitting their motivations for consideration. “It can be a magical experience for a child stepping onto a plane for the first time,” says Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer at FlySafair. “For those in the aviation industry, it’s that childlike wonder that never really leaves you and we’d like to introduce young South Africans to the excitement that is flying. So whether it’s a maths Olympiad in another city, a sporting tournament at the coast or a debating competition in the next province, we want to offer schools the opportunity to get there safely, hassle-free and on time.” The School Booster competition opens on Monday, 20 May 2024, and closes on Monday, 3 June 2024. Entries can be completed by parents, teachers, members of the community or learners who ...

  By Allon Raiz, Raizcorp CEO   The recent South Africa unemployment rate has increased at a steady rate of 32.9% in the first quarter of 2024. This is according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS)  Statistics South Africa  with an expanded definition 0.8 of a percentage point in the first quarter of the year. The road to becoming an entrepreneur is not all rosy – it may take months, even years to set up a dream project. To ensure more job opportunities and South Africa needs to have more entrepreneurs to have a sharp increase in employment rate. You’ve got to have grit Grit is one of the characteristics entrepreneurs must possess to have a chance at success. You need the ability to stand up again and again and again, no matter how hard you are knocked down. You must also be resilient, trustworthy, resourceful and flexible.   You’ve got to have vision Without a crystal-clear vision, your business is like a rudderless ship that can’t avoid treacherous roc...

  New image processing system further improves AF and image quality   Canon Inc. announces today that it is currently developing the EOS R1, a full-frame mirrorless camera, as the first flagship model for the EOS R SYSTEM equipped with RF mount, launching in 2024.   The EOS R1 is a mirrorless camera geared toward professionals that brings together Canon’s cutting-edge technology and combines top-class performance with the strong durability and high reliability sought in a flagship model. This camera will dramatically improve the performance of both still images and video (in comparison to the EOS R3) and meet the high requirements of professionals on the frontlines of a wide range of fields including sports, news reporting, and video production.   This camera employs the newly developed image processor DIGIC Accelerator in addition to the pre-existing processor DIGIC X. The new image processing system, composed of these processors and a new CMOS sensor, enables a lar...

Samsung is hosting Design Thinking Workshops to help the 20 finalist schools in the Solve For Tomorrow 2024 Competition prepare for the crucial next prototype development phase. The the Design Thinking Workshops are being conducted at central venues in the provinces where the finalist schools are based – Gauteng (8 finalists), Limpopo (3), Free State (4), KwaZulu-Natal (3), Eastern Cape (1), and Mpumalanga (1). The workshops aim to equip the learners with essential skills and insights necessary to transform their innovative ideas into tangible solutions as they address critical issues within their communities. The workshops are designed to foster a mindset of innovation and problem-solving, by encouraging participants to think, speak, and act like designers. Through interactive sessions, learners will learn the cognitive and structured process of human-centred design, thus enhancing their abilities in creative and critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. The Solve For Tomor...

  South Africa’s favourite low-cost airline is celebrating its 10 th birthday in style with the return of its infamous annual mega sale. This year, the airline will be selling a limited number of tickets for just R10, airport tax included. In the past this almost too-good-to-be-true sale has brought the country to a near stand-still as customers across the country are glued to multiple devices, hoping to be one of the lucky ones to gain access to the website and bag themselves some cheap seats. Much like previous years, FlySafair has scattered the marked down flights across all its domestic routes. There will be 50 000 of these individual one-way seats available for departure dates between May and the 30 th of November 2024. “This sale is always a highlight in our year,” says Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer at FlySafair. “But being a milestone birthday, this year feels a little extra special. Each mega sale offers an opportunity for us to share our love of flying a...

 In its 10th anniversary of the Galaxy A Series, Samsung unveiled a new TVC campaign and the next generation of awesome, Kamo Mphela, as a brand ambassador for the portfolio Awesome is for Everyone with Samsung’s latest Galaxy A 55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G featuring the brand’s next generation of awesome, multi-faceted, talented Amapiano artist and dance sensation, Kamo Mphela. At an exclusive media event held in Johannesburg, the unveiling of the new campaign marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing evolution of the Galaxy A Series portfolio as South Africa's rap titan, Cassper Nyovest passed on the baton to Mphela. Additionally, the campaign introduces Youngsta CPT, Cape Town's hip-hop artist, lyricist and songwriter to add his own flair to the mix. A true testament to the power of innovation and entertainment coming together in perfect harmony.  “This campaign encapsulates a moment we’ve already passed while also looking into the future. Cassper Nyovest has been a great partner...

  The image is a familiar one, straight out of a Hollywood script: an airplane in distress, a heroic figure battling through the cockpit door, only to find no human pilot at the helm. It's a scene that once seemed purely fictional, but with today's advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), the question arises: how close are we to AI-piloted flights? Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer at FlySafair, sheds some light on this intriguing subject.   While autopilot systems have been trusted companions in aviation for years, the dawn of fully autonomous, AI-piloted aircraft still lies beyond the horizon. However, the progress in AI technology is undeniably reshaping the aviation landscape. Not unlike many other industries, there are two spaces where AI’s   transformative effects are most clear.   Firstly, AI can execute routine tasks, ones that traditionally require human oversight, with an impressive level of autonomy, freeing people up to tackle more challe...

W ith the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fit3, Samsung is continuing to redefine the fitness tracker landscape catering to consumers seeking premium features at an affordable price point. Engineered to seamlessly integrate with Samsung Galaxy smartphones, the Galaxy Fit3 is poised to revolutionise the way users track their fitness goals and stay connected on the go. The Samsung Galaxy Fit3’s advanced functionality means you can effortlessly track your workouts, heart rate, sleep patterns, and more, empowering you to achieve your fitness goals with ease. Whether you're hitting the gym, going for a run, or simply exploring the outdoors, the Galaxy Fit3 is ready to keep up with your every move. It is not just a smartwatch or fitness tracker but your ultimate companion for an active lifestyle. The Samsung Galaxy Fit3 combines sleek aesthetics with practical design elements, ensuring both style and functionality. Boasting a vibrant 1.6-inch display, this slim and lightweight device offers...

  Tech innovator Human Mobile Devices (HMD) reveals the first original HMD collection:  HMD Pulse Pro ,  HMD Pulse+  and  HMD Pulse Sleek lines, chilled tones, modern aesthetics and hyped hues characterise HMD’s fresh new look HMD predicts that three out of every four devices it sells in Europe in 2024 will be repairable, up from one in three in 2023 Tech innovator Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has today revealed its first line of smartphones under the original HMD line: HMD Pulse Pro, HMD Pulse+ and HMD Pulse. The HMD Pulse collection sets the tone for HMD’s original line: clean lines, calm tones, modern aesthetics, elegant repairability and bold, brazen design at an accessible price. “We’ve got our finger on the pulse, and recognise consumers’ needs and anticipate market trends; repair is the cornerstone of a fresh chapter in smartphone innovation. Forget the ordinary, this is a new era of smartphone sophistication with substance.” — CMO of Human Mobile Devi...

Supa Quick is urging motorists to make 2024 the year in which they change the way they see tyres.   “Your tyres are the only part of your vehicle that makes contact with the road” says Werner Wernich, Supa Quick Regional Operations Manager. “Reputable tyre manufacturers have enormous R&D budgets devoted to improving the tyre’s technology, from pioneering safer and more durable materials, to developing new designs that support better performance in different conditions and for specific purposes.”   He says that motorists should stay away from inadequate tyres, cheap import tyres and second-hand tyres. Consumers should ensure that the tyres selected are fit for purpose with the guidance of the knowledgeable experts at the store. When making a selection on the tyre, one should always take the following into consideration; What does the vehicle weigh, what is the maximum speed of the vehicle  and the specific features required for its intended use.   When considering...