by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
If you check out any airlines’ publicity right now you’d almost feel as though they wrap you in a magic Covid-19 free bubble from the minute you board your flight to the moment you leave. But is this true? To a certain degree it is, as according to the CDC: ‘Most...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
For companies around the world, COVID-19 lockdown has forced rapid change. Where there was reluctance to adopt remote working and hybrid workspaces pre-pandemic, lockdown made this a non-negotiable. And as the weeks turned to months, many companies have realised that...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
An alternative economic strategy for South Africa could see GDP doubling in 10 years, 10-million people moving out of poverty, and unemployment cut by two-thirds to 12% by 2030. This strategy, proposed by Dr Nthabiseng Moleko and Professor Mark Swilling, seeks to...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
Two-thirds (67%) of South African small businesses struggle to source the right tech talent. But, despite struggling to hire, only 14% planned to upskill their existing team members to help close tech skills gaps. This is according to research Xero, which found that...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
Gartner has identified five areas of digital commerce that will change due to shifting customer buying behaviors and accelerated digital investment in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. “Digital commerce has played an important role during the pandemic by enabling...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | Product Showcase
LG Electronics has introduced the PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier which employs two Total Care Filters similar to the HEPA filters used in the company’s home air purifier products. High-performance replaceable filters enable PuriCare Wearable to supply fresh, clean air...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | Product Showcase
RS Components has introduced Molex’s Triton grounding jumpers for the safe management of high-power busbars. The range is UL-certified to deliver quality, safety and reliability. Molex’s Triton grounding jumpers are effective for the distribution, control and...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | Product Showcase
Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has launched the Poly Sync family USB/Bluetooth smart speakerphones, allowing workers to tap into a device that improves the quality of conference calls and take their office and music anywhere. The Poly Sync 20 USB/Bluetooth smart...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | Product Showcase
Canon has announced a new and easy-to-use desktop scanner, designed with flexible USB and WiFi connectivity, to support small businesses wherever their workspace is set up. The imageFORMULA DR-S130 desktop scanner is equipped with CaptureOnTouch Pro software which...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | Product Showcase
Adobe Connect 11 adds a new user experience to hosts, presenters and participants, available in an HTML client using any modern browser as well as a Windows application for Adobe Connect. Adobe has also added new features which improve accessibility as well as...
