Checkers pilots new smart shopping trollies

Checkers pilots new smart shopping trollies

South African retail chain Checkers, owned by the Shoprite Group, is trialing new “smart” shopping trolleys that let customers scan items and pay for their groceries directly from the cart. The Checkers Xpress Trolley, developed by the group’s innovation department, ShopriteX, is being tested at two stores in the Western Cape. Read: Bandwidth Blog &…

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Checkers intros ‘smart trolley’ to skip checkout queue

Checkers intros ‘smart trolley’ to skip checkout queue

Checkers has unveiled its first smart trolley to enhance the shopping experience. Retailer Checkers begins trialling a smart shopping trolley, which it says marks its first step towards a frictionless, technology-led in-store experience. The Xpress Trolley allows shoppers to scan-and-bag items as they go, track a live running total, and pay directly on the trolley…

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Case study: Conservation meets connectivity – how IOTDC supports smart nature reserves

Case study: Conservation meets connectivity – how IOTDC supports smart nature reserves

LoRaWAN gateways are installed near key lodges with internet access. In remote conservation environments, infrastructure is sparse and wildlife is under constant threat. Having real-time, 24/7 visibility isn’t just a game-changer, it’s a must. As a South African-based IOT connectivity company, IOTDC delivers scalable, low-power solutions using innovative LoRaWAN technology. Through this, wildlife reserves can…

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Quectel Unveils High-Performance KCMA32S Zigbee & BLE Module for Smart Lighting, Building and Home Networks

Quectel Unveils High-Performance KCMA32S Zigbee & BLE Module for Smart Lighting, Building and Home Networks

Quectel unveils high-performance KCMA32S Zigbee & BLE module for smart lighting, building and home networks Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has announced the launch of its latest high-performance MCU Zigbee and BLE module, the KCMA32S. This innovative module is designed to meet the growing demands of IoT applications, featuring advanced connectivity options…

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Only the smartest survive: LabourGenie.net Customer Day to tackle workforce chaos with smart tech, strategic thinking, survivor spirit

Only the smartest survive: LabourGenie.net Customer Day to tackle workforce chaos with smart tech, strategic thinking, survivor spirit

The event brings together WFM innovators, HR tech experts and operational leaders. In a rapidly shifting economic climate where businesses must outsmart disruption and outperform instability, LabourGenie.net is stepping up with an event designed to help South African companies not just survive – but thrive. The LabourGenie.net Customer Day, hosted in partnership with Deel Local…

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Smart retail unlocked: Five hurdles SA retailers must overcome in 2025

Smart retail unlocked: Five hurdles SA retailers must overcome in 2025

Quentin Daffarn, Managing Director, UC Wireless. South Africa’s retail landscape has undergone a profound transformation over the past few years, with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating existing pressures and introducing new urgent challenges. “Fixed-location retailers are asking the same critical question,” says Quentin Daffarn, Managing Director of UC‑Wireless. “How do we stay relevant in the…

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