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In 2004, Huge Connect was established to provide South African businesses with a range of telecommunications solutions. We have a wealth of experience relating to the provision of communication services and solutions. Our teams continuously strive to be innovative,...
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The Real Business Opportunities For 5G Connectivity
The recent 2022 spectrum auction (which we summarised in this previous post) has meant that South Africa’s mobile operators are now able to take advantage of next-generation technologies, including 5G. Unsurprisingly, there’s been a significant amount of hype around the exciting prospects of 5G Connectivity. With increased speed and reliable mobility, to name just two benefits, businesses of all sizes, across a variety of industries, will be in a position to leverage new, exciting opportunities. We’re going to unpack the benefits of 5G Connectivity and how businesses can use these to transform the way they operate to become more resilient, efficient, competitive, and profitable. What Is 5G? Before we talk about what 5G Connectivity can do, let’s talk about what it is. 5G stands for ‘fifth generation’ and it represents the latest advances in mobile cellular technology. Essentially, 1G enabled our mobile phones to simply exist and 2G allowed for texting, while 3G went...More Articles
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5G is quickly becoming the most widely adopted technology, driving opportunities, improvements, and innovations across a variety of industries. One of the key spaces that is already showing signs of being impacted by 5G is payment solutions. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, several fintech startups, ecommerce, and related platforms took to the mainstage to showcase their innovative payment solutions in answer to the consumer need for more hygienic and convenient transactions. Unsurprisingly, traditional financial institutions waivered in their approach to the transforming payment landscape – although with the rise of 5G connectivity this has quickly changed and many banks have launched solutions that compete with the up and coming fintech companies. In this post, we’re going to unpack how 5G Connectivity is transforming the payment solution space. First, What is 5G? By now most people are familiar with the term ‘5G’ and how it relates to the connectivity we enjoy through our smartphones. But...
Is Your POS Device Ready for Black Friday?
You’re ready! You’ve ordered your stock, your staff are prepped. But, is your POS device fit for the challenge? Black Friday marks the beginning of the highest traffic shopping season of the year. Keep reading to decide whether your POS...
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In the wake of the pandemic, businesses, brands, and consumers have adapted to varying levels of government restrictions on our movements and operations. One of the many consequences has been the adoption of digital payment technologies, with an increase...
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How 5G Impacts Data Security In Your Business
The reality is that as much as we can look forward to cheaper data costs, reduced latency, and more reliable and faster connectivity, not to forget the untold opportunities and next-generation technologies that will be enabled by 5G Connectivity, there is something that needs to be discussed. That is the issue of data security. In this post, we’re going to specifically review the issue of data security and how in spite of the haste with which most companies are rushing to implement 5G Connectivity services, companies must take into cognisance potential data security issues that these bring along. How Will 5G Tech Impact Your Business? We’ve unpacked what 5G Connectivity is in this previous post, but to briefly recap, 5G stands for ‘fifth generation’ and it represents the latest advancement made in mobile cellular technology – far surpassing our current 4G network connection. From a commercial perspective, this new wireless network technology has the...
Let IoT Home Security Systems Keep Watch While You’re Away
All too often our much-anticipated vacation time comes with a dark cloud. Home security is threatened by villains who also keenly anticipate the holiday season. A Greenwich Study of Residential Security found that homes without indication of alarms...
A History Lesson: PCI-DSS From Then To Now
We’ve spoken previously about PCI-DSS, about how PCI-DSS Compliance affects your business (read about it here) and how vital it is to secure card terminal connectivity for growing businesses (which you can read about here). But what we’ve come...
Should We Be Protecting Our Children Online?
What do chocolate cake, exercise and the Internet all have in common? Yes, too much of a good thing can cause problems, and as a business deeply interested in connecting people, we are particularly concerned about what our children...
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Nothing drives a point home better than a well-researched statistic. Here’s a cybersecurity stat for you to mull over: Back in 2009 it was estimated that global malware infections hovered around the 12.40 million mark. Nine short years later...Small Businesses
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The recent 2022 spectrum auction (which we summarised in this previous post) has meant that South Africa’s mobile operators are now able to take advantage of next-generation technologies, including 5G. Unsurprisingly, there’s been a significant amount of hype around the exciting prospects of 5G Connectivity. With increased speed and reliable mobility, to name just two benefits, businesses of all sizes, across a variety of industries, will be in a position to leverage new, exciting opportunities. We’re going to unpack the benefits of 5G Connectivity and how businesses can use these to transform the way they operate to become more resilient, efficient, competitive, and profitable. What Is 5G? Before we talk about what 5G Connectivity can do, let’s talk about what it is. 5G stands for ‘fifth generation’ and it represents the latest advances in mobile cellular technology. Essentially, 1G enabled our mobile phones to simply exist and 2G allowed for texting, while 3G went...
Data Connectivity: What is Right for my Small Business?
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As we begin to pick up the pieces of working life post-pandemic, many will be wondering whether they will be returning to the office, remain at home, or have to adjust to a hybrid of the two. Studies conducted by...
The Secrets To Competing Against Big Business
If there’s anything that the tales of David and Goliath, and Tortoise versus Hare have taught us, it’s that size doesn’t matter. Especially when it comes to being in business. It’s true that when you’re starting out, it can...