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Zoom vs. Microsoft Teams- which platform to use when working in a virtual world

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live our lives and has completely transformed the way we do business. From lockdown regulations and travel restrictions through to having a general fear of the virus, many businesses have been forced to virtualize most of their operations. Whether you run an SME or work for a […]
The psychology behind Simultaneous Interpretation

Simultaneous interpretation is a form of language delivery where the interpreter converts what the speaker is saying, into a foreign language in real-time. This is done without disrupting the original flow of message delivery. Simultaneous interpretation is believed to be one of the most complex and demanding linguistic tasks as it relies on an unworldly […]
Exciting news for the conferencing industry

As South Africa continues to manoeuvre through this unprecedented time, the conferencing industry was blessed with excellent news during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s latest presidential address. While we are still waiting for the official date, it was announced that the conference and events industry will soon open up under strict conditions. Although we proactively implemented social […]
Live streaming: Never miss out on any special occasion

COVID-19 has changed our lives in ways that we could never have imagined. For our clients who own event venues, churches, conferences centres and the like, we have something exciting in store for you! With our live streaming services, your guests will never again be forced to host events without including every family member. Whether […]
Recording and Transcription for Social Distancing inspired Events and Conferences

At Congress Rental, we’ve always specialized in the recording and transcription (converting spoken words into text) of both small and large-scale events and conferences. However, with the recent outbreak of COVID-19, and in an effort to support social distancing initiatives, we’re taking this service offering to the next level. Along with our other social distancing […]
We’ve been nominated to take part in the 2020 African Excellence Awards

As the world continues to go through an incredibly difficult time, we are proud to announce that a ray of sunshine has been cast over our team. MEA Markets has nominated us to take part in the 2020 African Excellence Awards and we’ve proudly accepted the nomination. The African Excellence Awards was created to honour […]
Data Analytics Conferences 2020

With the latest advancements in technology, data analytics is reshaping business processes in a way that was once unimaginable. If you’re looking to explore the world of data analytics and what it can do for your organisation, we’ve got you covered. Continue reading to find out more about South Africa’s upcoming data conferences. DataCon Africa […]
Using Technology to Improve Event Safety and Security

With the constant evolution of conferences and events, organisers from around the world have developed best practices for ensuring the safety of their guests. However, as conferences continue to increase in size, ‘best practices’ no longer consist of cut-and-dry guidelines. Today, safety and security risks must first be identified, and the necessary measures must then […]
Bosch video analytics for improved health and safety

The team at Bosch is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology by transforming security efforts, which is why all cameras from the IP 3000i series onwards have built-in video analytics as standard. In addition to this, they are also designed to identify people who have elevated body temperatures, making it easy to detect delegates […]