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  But what happens when ADSL is shut down? But what happens when ADSL is shut down?  In 2018, the  Mail & Guardian  ran a story under the headline “ Who the fax is still sending faxes? ” Surprisingly they found “it still has a ‘massive’ user base”, particularly in the health care and financial services sectors. Government is also big on faxing. This is backed up by a 2019 article in The Conversation “ Why do people still use fax machines?” ,  which states that, “Millions of people, businesses and community groups send millions of faxed pages every day... It turns out that in many cases, faxing is more secure, easier to use and better suited to existing work habits than computer-based messaging.”   Faxing is one of the safest means of communication against virus attacks and is a dependable means of sending secure data. A signed document is accepted legally because there is no way that an image of a signature can be stored on a network and faxes leave a t...

Stay in the game for longer with a 6.55” screen and more than two days battery life   HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces the Nokia 5.3 is available to buy from Takealot starting at R4999.  Featuring a number of Nokia smartphone firsts for phenomenal value, the Nokia 5.3 features a quad camera, the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 665 Mobile Platform and the signature two-day battery life . The AI-powered quad-camera helps capture the perfect shot no matter where you are, even in dim light, thanks to Night mode. Wide-angle and macro lenses help you capture close-ups, or wide, scenic shots. And with its large 6.55” screen, the Nokia 5.3 helps make the most out of streaming your favourite shows and playing games all day long. The Nokia 5.3 has a durable yet stunning, Nordic-inspired design, comes with Android™ 10 and gives fans faster access to Google Assistant via the dedicated button.   Shaun Durandt, GM for Southern Africa at HMD Global:  “The Nokia 5.3 ...

  Hands up if you remember watching futuristic films where characters sped around in their flying cars or bossed around their housekeeping robots. Even 1962 cartoon   The Jetsons   revolved around a family living in a blissful, utopian future of three-day workweeks, houses in the sky and incredibly convenient technology.     At the time, the concept of a digitally connected world seemed like light-years away. However, today, we already see advanced technology filtering into everyday household appliances and electronics. Every year, we’re inching closer to that high-tech future that scientists have predicted over the last decade.    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a prime example of technology that’s rapidly evolving. Found everywhere from smartphones and TVs to cameras and cars, AI devices have advanced to become digital personal assistants, making our lives easier, better and more convenient than ever before.    AI-powered laundry  ...

 The shift away from cash and towards digital and contactless payment methods has been accelerated by the pandemic. This, Standard Bank believes, will remain at elevated levels, and continue to grow under the new normal.   “Digital payments have now become a critical service,” says Ethel Nyembe, Head: Card and Payments, Standard Bank Group. “They allow for commerce to continue while reducing the risk of physical interaction and infection. We know that we will be living with the risk of Covid-19 for a long time to come and need to find ways to continue with life despite it.”    In 2018, Standard Bank launched Africa’s first prepaid and co-branded virtual card that can be loaded in real time from any account that a customer has with Standard Bank. The card is accessible on the Standard Bank mobile app, where it can be created – at no extra charge – and topped up on a regular basis.  Standard Bank customers can then use the virtual card to  make purchases onli...

Samsung announced today at Unpacked the  Galaxy Watch3  and  Galaxy Buds Live . Galaxy Watch3 is a next-generation smartwatch that combines timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge health and wellness features. Galaxy Buds Live are the newest shape of true wireless earbuds, boasting a stylish and ergonomic design paired with premium audio technology.   Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Buds Live are convenient tools for maintaining your lifestyle and daily routines, especially in the current climate. Both devices are seamlessly integrated into the wider Galaxy ecosystem to help you live healthier, communicate better, and get the most out of your technology.   “Wearables are among the fastest-advancing technology sectors, and the pace of progress is only accelerating. In recent months, we’ve seen immense growth in the market as people turn to smartwatches and earbuds to help them thrive in the ‘Next Normal’”, said Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung Sout...

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces the appointment of Alain Lejeune in the new Global Operations Leadership role for the company. Lejeune brings with him more than 25 years’ experience in telecommunications and is a seasoned global operations leader. He joins HMD Global from OneWeb, where he was a special advisor focused on the operations strategy. Alain will be responsible for overseeing all operations for HMD Global and leading engineering and supply chain management efforts for the company. He will report directly to  Florian Seiche, Chief Executive Officer at HMD Global.                            Alain Lejeune, Global Leader of Operations at HMD, says: “I’m delighted to take on this new challenge at HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones. Having worked in the mobile industry for over two and a half decades, I’ve witnessed huge shifts in the ways companies operate on a global scale. The need ...