by Kathy Gibson | Mar 22, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
The Covid-19 virus pandemic has made remote working a sudden imperative for many companies – but this could have a negative effect on productivity if it’s not managed properly. To help organisations remain open while mitigating against the virus’s spread, local...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 22, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
It is often said that in circumstances of adversity there is opportunity. Technology will undoubtedly be one of the beneficiaries of the latest control measures announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa to contain the spread of Covid-19. By Bernadette Versfeld, a partner...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 22, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
When there is a crisis, there are those that will try and take advantage. By Indi Siriniwasa, vice-president at Trend Micro Sub-Saharan Africa Unfortunately, cybercriminals aren’t guided by the same moral compass as the rest of humanity. In fact, they are using...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 22, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
Covid-19 has halted business as usual. Around the globe business travel has come to a grinding halt as governments warn against non-essential travel, both domestic and international; borders are closed; and employers are encouraged to support remote working so team...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 22, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
South African companies are hurriedly putting social distancing policies in place to keep employees safe. Helene Vermaak, Business Director at corporate cultural experts The Human Edge, says that even though businesses are acting with agility, some employees may not...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 22, 2020 | Product Showcase
LG Electronics has taken the foldable trend in a new direction with its LG G8XThinQ phone with LG Dual Screen. The G8X is a “normal” phone that fits into the LG Dual Screen Accessory. This is basically a clip-on second screen that can duplicate or double-up the...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 22, 2020 | Product Showcase
Epson has announced the EB-U50 signage projector that can illuminate and project on just about any surface and is ideal for shop window displays, retail showrooms, dynamic or experiential content for digital art, commercial signage, décor, education or corporate...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 22, 2020 | Product Showcase
Huawei has launched a new WiFi router, the Huawei WiFi Q2 Pro, its first hybrid home PLC and WiFi System. The three-pack hybrid utilises both mesh WiFi technology and PLC turbo technology, with a main station and two secondary routers It has a three-pin plug, so the...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 22, 2020 | Product Showcase
ABB will launch its Smart Sensor for rotating machines operating in hazardous areas. The wireless smart sensor monitors key parameters to provide detailed insights into the performance and health of assets such as motors and pumps. Equipment installed in difficult or...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 22, 2020 | Product Showcase
CPT Cirprotec, which provides lightning and overvoltage protection devices, is distributed locally by ElectroMechanica (EM). Solutions are available for a range of industries, from transportation to energy, water treatment, commercial buildings, data centres, and...
