Revolutionize Your Workplace with Canon’s Game-Changing ImageFORCE C7165

Get ready to disrupt the status quo with Canon’s latest innovation, the imageFORCE C7165. This powerhouse multifunction printer is designed to meet the evolving needs of modern workplaces, harnessing the power of Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver unparalleled security, reliability, and quality.

Unlock Unprecedented Print Quality

With a resolution of 4800 dpi, the imageFORCE C7165 produces print quality that rivals that of an outsourced supplier. Perfect for producing high-quality printed materials in-house, such as flyers, posters, pamphlets, and longer length banners. Simplify the process of printing sales materials, such as business cards, postcards, and personalized direct mail.

Security Reinvented

The imageFORCE C7165 uses machine learning to enhance security, recommending optimal security settings on the operation panel. This means you can achieve a robust level of device security, even if you don’t have in-house expertise. Plus, real-time monitoring detects changes to the network, notifying you of potential security vulnerabilities.

Predictive Maintenance

The imageFORCE C7165 also uses machine learning to predict the life of parts and warn of potential failures in advance. This empowers you to minimize downtime and business disruption, ensuring continuous work continuity.

Enhanced Productivity

With air-assisted paper feeding and a fan that adjusts to environmental changes, you can print on coated paper with ease. Load up to 50 sheets of 128g paper at once, and support larger paper sizes and water-resistant paper for in-office production of posters and banners.

Sustainability at its Core

The imageFORCE C7165 is built with 30% recycled plastics and features innovative technology to track environmental performance. Monitor your paper usage and energy consumption to encourage more sustainable user behavior.

Get Ready for the Future

The imageFORCE C7165 is the perfect solution for businesses looking to stay ahead of the curve. With its advanced AI technology, unparalleled print quality, and enhanced security, this printer is designed to revolutionize your workplace. Stay tuned for its rollout in South Africa, slated for Q1 2025.

THE DIGITAL TROJAN HORSE: THE UNSETTLING TRUTH ABOUT SMART TVs

Imagine a device that listens to your every conversation, tracks your every move, and sells your most intimate secrets to the highest bidder. Sounds like a conspiracy theorist’s worst nightmare? Think again. A report by the Center for Digital Democracy has revealed that Smart TVs and streaming devices have become “digital Trojan horses” in our homes, gathering extensive personal data and using it to fuel the advertising industry’s insidious machinations. Is the convenience of streaming really worth the cost of our privacy?

BOSE’S BETRAYAL: THE BATTLE FOR OUR MINDS

Bose, the audio giant, has reinvented itself as a tech leader, but at what cost? By partnering with OpenAI, Bose has become complicit in the AI-driven propaganda machine, using its tech to manipulate our emotions and dictate our thoughts. Can we trust a company that is willing to sacrifice its independence for the sake of “innovation”?

THE AI PANDEMONIUM: WHEN HUMANITY LOSES ITS Grip

Microsoft’s AI efforts have reached a new low, with its Copilot AI system promising to create a “relationship” with humans. But what does this really mean? Has Microsoft become so reckless with its AI that it is willing to create an emotional bond with humans, using its tech to manipulate us into submission? Is this the beginning of a dystopian future where AI has become the puppet master and humanity is its mere puppet?

PLASTIC-EATING BACTERIA: THE SOLUTION TO A POLLUTION PROBLEM, OR A NEW PATHOGEN?

The idea of bacteria that can eat plastic sounds like science fiction, but it may hold the key to solving the world’s pollution crisis. But what are the consequences of unleashing this microbial monster on the world? Will it become a force for good, or will it mutate into a destructive force that threatens to undermine our very existence?

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WARNING: This article may upset some in the governance, risk and compliance software scene…

Meet Dino Carletti, head of sales at SurTech – a Johannesburg-based governance, risk and compliance software company that’s about to get real up in here with their new partnership with global giant, Diligent!

That’s right, SurTech has been crowned as Diligent’s EXCLUSIVE reseller for all you South Africans! With this new status comes a full range of cutting-edge GRC and ESG products that will literally shake things up in this sector. Think board-level data, risk management for real, and transparency to take the cake. Trust us, this is getting hot.

Diligent’s solutions are so straight-shooting, they claim to serve over 150 private and public organisations in SA alone, including a healthy chunk of JSE-listed companies. When the CEO of SurTech talks about “the tools we need to meet regulatory requirements and excel in ESG reporting”, we pay attention. And Dino ain’t just talking hype; they’re living, breathing compliance.

Of course, Diligent didn’t become the world’s largest GRC SaaS company (serving 25,000 companies, by the way) just for show. With partners like Galvanize and Steele Compliance Solutions, Diligent is serious business, offering real results from risk to reporting.

Let the battle for market domination begin!

Sources:
https://www.diligent.com/
https://surtech.co.za/

Remember, only kidding. But seriously, have we piqued your interest in governance, risk, and compliance yet?

“Warning: the South African Post Office is on the Brink of Collapse and Parliament is Warning of the Catastrophic Consequences.

As the clock ticks towards “day zero”, where the Post Office’s funds are expected to dry up, there’s a growing sense of panic and urgency. But instead of taking drastic measures, the communications minister is peddling a privatisation scheme that’s eerily reminiscent of the government’s previous mishandlings.

While Malatsi claims his plans are about “seeking private financial and operational partners”, some insiders suggest this is a thinly veiled attempt to pawn off a strategic national asset to foreign investors.

Meanwhile, Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Communications is having none of it. In a blistering rebuke, chairperson Khusela Sangoni-Diko warns that any move towards privatisation would be a betrayal of the public trust and a disservice to the millions who rely on the Post Office for basic services.

“You can’t just sacrifice our national interest to please Wall Street fat cats!” she thunders. “We need a bold vision that puts people before profits!”

As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: the South African Post Office is in deep trouble and someone needs to take action – fast.

But who will rise to the challenge and put the needs of the many before the profits of the few?

Will it be Malatsi and his Privatisation Puppeteers?

Or will it be Sangoni-Diko and the rebels fighting to preserve a national institution?

Stay tuned, as the fate of the South African Post Office hangs precariously in the balance…”

UBISOFT ON THE BLOCK: Tencent and Guillemot Family Eye Up the Frenzied French Videogame Developer

The Ultimate Power Play?

In a move that’s sending shockwaves through the gaming industry, Tencent Holdings and Ubisoft’s founding Guillemot family are reportedly considering a potential buyout of the beleaguered French videogame developer. Yes, you read that right – Ubisoft, the maker of Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry, could be on the chopping block.

Market Mayhem

Ubisoft’s shares have plummeted a whopping 54% this year, wiping out over €700 million from its market value. The company’s struggling to recover from a pandemic-era production crunch that led to delays and cancellations of popular titles. Last month, Ubisoft’s shares hit a 10-year low after the company slashed its outlook due to weaker-than-expected sales.

A Match Made in Heaven?

Tencent, China’s gaming giant, already owns 9.2% of Ubisoft’s net voting rights, while the Guillemot family holds around 20.5%. The two parties are said to be exploring options to stabilize the company and boost its value. A potential buyout could be the answer to Ubisoft’s prayers, or a sinister plot to take control of the company’s lucrative IPs.

The Plot Thickens

Minority shareholders, including AJ Investments, have been pushing for either a take-private or a sale to a strategic investor. Tencent and the Guillemot family are also weighing other alternatives, including teaming up to take Ubisoft private. But with Ubisoft’s market value at a historic low, the timing couldn’t be more crucial.

Stay Tuned

Will Tencent and the Guillemot family follow through on their plans to buy out Ubisoft? Only time will tell. In the meantime, gamers and industry insiders alike are on edge, wondering what the future holds for one of gaming’s most beloved franchises.

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