New interactive smart boards from Ricoh

New interactive smart boards from Ricoh

Ricoh SA has brought two new smart boards to market (75-inch 4K and 65-inch HD) that enhance its collaboration and communication portfolio. The smart boards are an integral component of digitalised offices and the deep interconnectivity people increasingly require to...
Zebra mobile computer for SMEs

Zebra mobile computer for SMEs

Zebra Technologies has launched the TC20, a rugged, value-driven mobile computer designed to meet the specific needs of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The TC20 is a light, durable and long-lasting mobile device developed for indoor use for SMBs in sectors...

Tight budgets require innovation

Budgets are tight and businesses need to be innovative when purchasing electronics or trying to find the right tools and technologies to meet their unique requirements. Rather than trying to reduce the budget, they should focus on the importance of spending their...

Channel challenges in economic upheaval

The smaller channel is set to undertake a bumpy ride over the potholes left behind by the mismanaged South African economy. By Henk Olivier, MD of Ozone Information Technology Solutions In a recent report by Xero entitled The State of Small Business 2017, 67,9% of...

IT’s impact on African politics

As Africa’s technology ecosystem continues to evolve, so does its impact on the continent’s politics. By Simon Campbell-Young, CEO of Intact Software Distribution Africa is transitioning from the edges to the centre of the global economy, and technology is playing a...
Best of British?

Best of British?

Lewis Hamilton clinched his fourth world drivers’ championship in 2017 by winning a season-long battle with Sebastian Vettel. By Graham Duxbury Undoubtedly, Hamilton is a worthy winner and rightfully deserves his new title as Britain’s most successful driver. However,...

Social media to overcome digital skills gap

With 13-million South Africans on Facebook, 2,68-million on Instagram and 7,4-million users on Twitter, social media marketing is a key tool for reaching new audiences and boosting sales for any business. “It’s not just about ‘doing’ social media,” says Kiara Havenga,...

Digital personas integral to teaching

South Africa’s Wireless Application Service Providers’ Association (WASPA) recently helped equip a group of local teachers with the skills they need to create, safeguard and develop their digital personas.  A digital persona is the personality one projects across...

Equal educational opportunities for all

Digital transformation is transforming every industry and sector including education enabling educational institutions to use modern tools for a more collaborative and engaging classroom experience.  This transformation is also helping schools employ technology to...

Should digital literacy be part of general literacy?

Digital literacy should be part of general literacy along with numeric and language literacy. This was the general consensus by panel members at a recent human resources (HR) influencer session looking at the impact of digital literacy on the workforce. Myles Thies ,...