@AcerAfrica New Ultra-slim All-in-One #Aspire Desktops: Shape the Contemporary Home #NextAtAcer

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Acer has announced two new sleek all-in-one desktops, namely the 27-inch Aspire U27 and 23.8-inch Aspire Z24. With 7th Gen Intel Core processors and optional Intel Optane™ Memory, both devices provide a powerful and responsive Windows 10 experience, while adding a touch of style to the home environment.
 

The 2017 iF Design Award-winning Aspire U27 boasts an impressive ultrathin 12 mm (0.5 inches) chassis with an elegant diamond-cut v-shaped metal stand, bringing a new dimension to home computing and entertainment. With a 27-inch Full HD wide viewing angle display (1920 x 1080), and a specially designed subwoofer bringing powerfully deep bass, this all-in-one provides entertainment with a punch.

The Aspire U27 features Acer’s proprietary LiquidLoop™ fanless cooling system which allows for quiet operation. It uses liquid evaporation and condensation to transport and dissipate heat, making it energy efficient and extending the product’s lifetime by doing away with detrimental dust buildup.

Thanks to Windows Hello, members of the family can each log in to their accounts faster and more securely than before via facial recognition. Skype for Business certification ensures a crisp and lag-free communication experience during video conferences.

The Aspire Z24 is extremely thin at 11 mm (0.4 inches) with a beautifully shaped rear cover, making it a handsome addition to any room in the house. It is available with discrete NVIDIA® GeForce®940MX graphics, providing extra power for a wide range of activities, while an optical drive is also available.

The Aspire U27 and Aspire Z24 feature Acer ExaColor™ technology which corrects coluors and adjusts contrast for vibrant and accurate picture quality, a great benefit for those who enjoy digital photography, casual gaming, social media and content via HDMI input. In addition, the Aspire U27 and Aspire Z24 include Acer’s BlueLightShield™ technology, which reduces the emission of blue light which can help minimise eye strain, and Acer Flickerless™ technology to cut down on eye fatigue. Dolby® Audio™ Premium provides superior sound while enjoying movies or light gaming.

A smart leather cable management holder keeps the workspace neat and clutter-free, while a screen that tilts from -5 to 25 degrees allows for easy adjusting of viewing angles for maximum comfort when browsing, watching movies, and taking video calls.

Price and Availability
The Aspire U27 Series will be available in South Africa from August with prices starting at R19, 999.00. The Aspire Z24 Series will be available in in South Africa from August, prices TBC. For more information, visit www.acer.com/nextatacer.

 

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Maybe #Resellers Need To Think Differently #PaulCollins @AcerAfrica #IOT

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Like most industries, both locally and globally, the digital age is challenging traditional business operation methods and forcing people to think about the ‘bigger picture of the future’. In the tech environment, this bigger picture is being metaphorically painted by the birth of ‘digital disruptors’ and the latest trend in tech development, the ‘Internet of Things’ or IOT.

Paul Collins, Country Manager for Acer Africa said, “Traditional reseller models in the local tech environment focus on the ‘bricks and mortar’ of technology – the actual machines, projectors, mobile devices, accessories, etc. Although there will most definitely still be a need for these products, they will ultimately form part of a solutions based model and in order for resellers to stay relevant, they’re going to need to adopt this thinking method too.”

The eco-system or environment that is IOT not only focuses on the application usage itself but how this usage becomes a catalyst to fundamental operational and behavioural change. Take Discovery’s Vitality programme as an example – although their innovation is only at the tip of the figurative iceberg, the fact that they are able to use their client’s actual behavioural data to influence their medical premiums is indicative of how the device becomes the vehicle and not necessarily the solution.

Collins, continued, “This is a really exciting time for our industry. Not only are we at the coalface of this dynamic shift in the way people do anything and everything, but because of our legacy, we can be part of the evolution – provided we understand what and how the evolution will influence what we do, and we become innovators in the way we drive this evolution forward.” “The days of simply selling a device are numbered – we will have to start thinking about how the entire solution will integrate with the user and the desired habitual change – in a personal and professional environment,” concluded Collins.

 

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@SamsungSA #2016 Predictions See The #IoT and #Mobility Connect and Serve

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Connectivity and user experiences driven by the Internet of Things (IoT) and mobility – the key trends to keep an eye on for Samsung Electronics South Africa in 2016. Organisations that are prepared to utilise technologies that leverage relationships and engagement are well placed to remain competitive in a challenging economy. The Business-to-Business (B2B) market is in a strong position to evolve alongside the changing demands of clients and provide the applications they will need to succeed.

“Mobile device penetration continues to rise and solutions that are capable of enhancing the mobile experience will be successful,” says Mike van Lier: Director of Enterprise Business Division (EBD) at Samsung South Africa. “The IoT has become more than just a phrase, it is now a way of doing business. The reliance on connectivity has increased year-on-year and this trend is likely to continue this year.”

It is important to note that, IoT is not just for the smartphone and tablet. Any smart technology, which includes white goods and printers, can be tailored and transformed to provide integrated data – making life easier for both businesses and consumers.1According to statistics, more than 50 billion appliances globally will be connected to the internet by 2020 with an economic value of nearly $US 2 billion. Africa has already adopted the technology with a total of 128 million people, 52% of the global market, connected to one another in the mobile and machine to machine spaces (M2M).

“A study by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers’ states, 57% of South Africa’s internet traffic comes from mobile devices. This ranks the country higher than many other developing countries on the mobile traffic scale. The smartphone population penetration is around 47% with 23 million active smartphone users2,” adds van Lier. “As a result, both retail and enterprise are in a unique position to take advantage of the technology and embrace deeper development and engagement.”

The connected retail space isn’t new, but the futuristic view is rapidly becoming a daily reality. As an example, consumers in Japan are already talking to lifelike robots instead of shop assistants. In South Africa, e-commerce is improving in both functionality and adoption – which offers an opportunity for businesses to improve their engagement with consumers. Nevertheless, foot traffic remains alive and well and this means that retailers must still invest in signage and messaging that is relevant and visible.

“Retailers need to merge the physical and digital to create inspirational and relevant shopping spaces,” says van Lier. “Consumers don’t just buy anymore; they want to experience and engage with a brand and product.

Samsung has invested in innovations that deliver targeted advertising solutions that form a part of every touchpoint in the shopping experience. Virtual fitting rooms, mirror displays and mall signage are all great ways of capturing consumers’ attention in a cluttered environment.”

Of course, connectivity is as important within the enterprise space and this year is likely to herald a shift in innovation and development. Office infrastructures are evolving to support the mobile employee and wireless technology is core to this process. IoT allows for the operational integration of connected devices to the right technology in order to allow communication to be effective.

“Truly efficient business settings depend on a reliable and fast network to meet the expanding demand for bandwidth,” says van Lier. “In order to support IoT and enterprise mobility, solutions such as Samsung’s WLAN platform assure improved end-user experiences with faster connectivity.”

Finally, the tedious processes of the past are about to be replaced by connected devices printing directly from anywhere and on any platform. “Cloud printing is just one of the ways in which offices will become smarter and more convenient,” concludes van Lier. “The applications are endless and the potential for streamlining business processes, improving productivity and saving on costs is already proven. IoT is here, what the organisation needs to do now is reevaluate the way it has been doing business. Trends contributing to a connected world are real and to stand out they have to implement solutions that map back to their strategic goals for long term success.”

To discover more, please visit Samsung's official website at www.samsung.com and official blog at global.samsungtomorrow.com.

Sources

1. We are Social Report 2015 (IoT)

2. Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers’ (KPCB’s)

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