Sustainable tech - A conversation with Acer

Rentoza is a company that allows consumers to access and use products for varying periods of time, giving them the flexibility to upgrade or change products as needed. Founded in 2017, Rentoza is quickly becoming a household name in South Africa.In this interview with Mishaan, CMO and co-founder of Rentoza, we discuss how the company came into being, their pop-up store, SaaS and why their subscription based model is perfectly suited for South Africa.You can find me here and my work here:Brendon Petersen (@yesthatbrendon) / Twitter@yesthatbrendon's Profile / Post.Tech & Gadgets (wantedonline.co.za)reframedWelcome - Tribe Business Magazine--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techreframed/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techreframed.substack.com

In this episode, I speak to James Bayhack, Director - Sub Saharan Africa at CM.com, about the importance of personalisation for small to medium businesses in today's market, how the world has changed over the last three years with a lot of information overload and many businesses competing for customers and how this has driven small to medium businesses stand out and engage with customers in a more effective way.Read my work and connect with me here:Brendon Petersen (@yesthatbrendon) / Twitter@yesthatbrendon's Profile / Post.Wanted (wantedonline.co.za)reframedWelcome - Tribe Business Magazine--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techreframed/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techreframed.substack.com

According to the WEF, digital infrastructure supports almost every aspect of our lives, from healthcare and banking to energy.  Thanks to our increased reliance on technology, cyberattacks pose a larger threat to the success of organisations, and the welfare of individuals now more than ever before.Even the smallest of data leaks can lead to huge ramifications further up the business chain and poor cybersecurity at home could prove to a weak link for many.In light of the growing demand for cybersecurity skills thanks to increasing instances of breaches and detections, closing the cybersecurity skills gap is absolutely crucial.In this episode, I speak to Conrad Steyn, CTO and Head of Engineering for Cisco Sub Saharan Africa about the importance of cybersecurity, the cybersecurity skillset shortage and Cisco's recent cybersecurity survey of general consumers across Europe and Middle East.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techreframed/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techreframed.substack.com

You’re listening to a special episode of Reframed, brought to you by HMD Global The Home of Nokia Phones, and I’m your host, Brendon Petersen. There’s no denying that technology is an integral part of modern day life with our mobile phones being arguably one of the most important, personal pieces of tech that we use every day. According to the GSMA’s Mobile Economy Report Series, smartphone adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 64% and is expected to grow by 75% by 2025. With mobile phones being one of the primary means of connecting to family, work and the internet, keeping your data safe on your phone is of utmost importance. In this episode, I speak to Patrick Henchie, the Head of Product and Operations at HMD Global Sub Sahara Africa about the brand’s commitment to keeping your device secure and up to date and why that matters. Like many of you, a Nokia phone was my first ever mobile phone. HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, retains the security and reliability that is part of the ethos of the Nokia brand, making them the best people to speak about the importance of keeping your device, and your data, secure and up to date.To find out about the latest security updates and patches for your Nokia phone, head to Nokia Smartphone Security Maintenance Release Summary | Nokia phones--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techreframed/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techreframed.substack.com

Lindsey Schutters joins me to unpack everything Apple announced at their September 2022 event. I go on a rant about Android's RCS attack and Lindsey gives us a deep dive into supply chain. You can find Lindsey online: @SharpSchutters and find his Unencrypted podcast on Spotify.You can find me online: @yesthatbrendon or head over to reframed.co or Wanted online--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techreframed/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techreframed.substack.com

Technology is a tricky thing that doesn't always evolve at the same pace and the impact it has on society is undeniable but is there a point where companies should forgo chasing the latest technological innovation and just focus on their core business? Monica Sasso, Financial Services EMEA Chief Technologist at Red Hat, joins me to discuss whether banks should just be banks and what the future of finance could be as it continues to evolve with technology.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techreframed/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techreframed.substack.com

By now it comes as no surprise that COVID-19 drove the acceleration of technology adoption and innovation across the African continent.In South Africa, we’re seeing the banking sector shaped by the entry of digital players and a changing consumer base which is leading to unprecedented levels of innovation.With increasing customer demand for digitally native transactions comes the hybridizing of financial services with technology. In the past year alone there has been a significant uptick in competition as we witnessed the launch of three major branchless, digital banks focused on innovation, digital transformation, and improving the customer experience.To get more insights into this, I spoke to Ria Pinto, GM and Technology Leader, IBM South Africa.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techreframed/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techreframed.substack.com

Lindsey Schutters (@SharpSchutters) joins me to discuss Samsung’s Unpacked event which launched the #GalaxyZFlip4 and #GalaxyZFold4. Has Samsung done enough to convince us that foldable are ready for the mainstream? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techreframed/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techreframed.substack.com

Sustainability goes deeper than what you choose to exclude from your packaging container, it extends to the manufacturing process, materials used and the very ethos of a company. Nobody knows this better than Rui Da Costa, Acer Africa's Channel Marketing Coordinator. In this episode, we discuss the new Vero products, Earthion, how Acer is handling customer service in South Africa and the company's e-waste recycling initiative (Buyback (acer.com).--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techreframed/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techreframed.substack.com

Intel recently launched its 12th generation processor and held a launch event at Evetech in Centurion. I spoke to the Nitesh Doolabh, Country Lead for Intel South Africa about the new 12th gen processor, the impact of the global chipset shortage, and what they think of Apple's M1 devices. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techreframed/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techreframed.substack.com