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LG Electronics is known for the huge strides they’ve made in the electronics, home appliances, air solutions, and HVAC markets. Now, they’re partnering with The Society of Air-conditioning and Refrigerating Engineers of Korea (SAREK) to bring this year’s HVAC Design Award to life. The HVAC Design Award is a competitive platform that invites companies, designers, and consultants in the industry to compete on a global scale and showcase their innovative ideas. This year, the competition extends to Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.     The award also gives contestants – of all experience levels – an opportunity to access HVAC related clients and showcase their work.    “The award provides an impressive platform for HVAC designers, consultants, and companies to express the value of optimised and efficient HVAC design. At the end of the day, these designs should understand the needs and pain points of the end user business, suggest appropriate solutions that add value th...

New predictions from HPE Aruba and global trends agency Foresight Factory outline 5 ways technology will overhaul the industry As it finally starts to emerge from crisis mode, new predictions from Aruba , a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, reveal how businesses in the hospitality sector will proactively leverage technology to deliver enhanced total guest experiences across the next decade.   Following a transformative few years, which saw the entire industry adopt critical technology solutions in order to survive, hotels and venues have grown increasingly adept at offering seamless digital-first experiences. As they look ahead, however, this reliance on digital technology poses potential challenges to an industry that is built on human-to-human experiences. Aruba worked with global trends agency Foresight Factory to uncover five ways in which hospitality businesses will adapt to evolving consumer demands to offer the perfect balance between the digital and physical worlds. ...

Sustainability is a top priority for Acer. That’s why they’ve embarked on a number of local and international programs to help reduce the environmental impact of their products and operations. One of these endeavours is the   Green Rewards  program.    Glenn Du Toit, Country Manager for Acer Africa, explains: “The problem of treating the waste of electronic and electrical products is already among the most pressing international environmental protection issues. It’s also a major concern here at Acer, which is why we’re working towards embracing more eco-friendly options. One of the ways we’re doing this is by ensuring the life cycle of our technology is more sustainable through our  Green Rewards  program”.   Discover the Green Rewards program The  Green Rewards  program allows businesses to trade in their old devices in exchange for rewards. Businesses can trade in any branded device on their Acer purchase for a financial reward.as a spate t...

30 June: Social Media Day Sharing personal information, responding to unsolicited password reset emails, indiscriminately clicking any link and not checking URLs are all mistakes that can lead to your social media accounts being hacked   South Africa, 30 June 2022  -  As of January 2022, more than half of the world uses social media.  In other words, we are talking about  4.62 billion  people for whom social media is already part of their daily lives and often takes up more of their time than they would like. However, although these platforms can be fun and are a great way of sharing experiences with friends, they also present a potentially dangerous cyber security risk.    So, what dangers do we need to look out for and what are the most common mistakes we make?  Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd.  (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, highlights the top four risk factors to bear in mind in order t...

For the first time, Acer has been awarded the Platinum medal, EcoVadis Sustainability Rating’s highest recognition in 2022. The Platinum status represents the top 1% of the rated companies, for which Acer was evaluated among 90,000+ companies from 200+ sectors in 160+ countries. The rating is based on the score in four sustainability themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement, plus a dedicated score on Carbon. The vision of EcoVadis -  We envision a global marketplace where sustainability intelligence influences every business decision – improving economies, people’s lives and the planet we all depend on  – is perfectly aligned with Acer’s Project Humanity that emphasizes how our  Every Decision Counts . Sustainability has become an essential factor for corporations, organizations, and efforts must be made stringently. Many multinational companies require potential partners to meet the relevant requirements of EcoVadis prior to join...

The Vodacom #CodeLikeAGirl programme is growing by leaps and bounds and is inspiring more young girls to enter the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Vodacom plans to train 1 500 young girls in coding in this financial year, bringing the number of girls trained through this programme to 4000 since 2017. This is a testament of the growing importance of this initiative which is designed to bridge the gender digital gap in South Africa. The Vodacom #CodeLikeAGirl programme is aimed at encouraging girls to explore careers that require coding skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields and industries. Not only does it help develop coding, but the programme also teaches girls valuable life skills, under the guidance of accomplished mentors who are passionate about technology. The #CodeLikeAGirl programme was launched in 2017 in Tembisa, teaching coding skills to 20 girls from schools in the area. Since then, it has expanded to Mozamb...

In the world of TV, a decade of technological innovation has pushed the limits of picture quality, brightness, and colour reproduction.  Today, you can have a stunning 8K display running at 120Hz that blurs the lines between display and reality. But there’s a lot more to the latest display technologies than meets the eye. And if a TV is the canvas for the art of modern cinema, it’s important to know that not all are painted equally. LG’s latest range of QNED TVs have arrived on South African shores and have set a new benchmark for backlit TVs in terms of colour reproduction and quality. But what is it about QNED that makes other displays pale in comparison?   Here’s what you need to know about the tech behind the TVs that are revolutionising how we experience colour on screen.   Combining cutting-edge colour tech LG’s QNED TVs combine NanoCell and Quantum Dot technologies, which has never been done before. By doing this, they are able to deliver higher quality pictures wi...