Mobile money transfer services in Kenya have evolved to the point of being considered as the most effective and efficient means to make payments for utility bills such as electricity and water bills. As of now, instead of subjecting oneself to long queues at the Kenya Power and Lighting company (KPLC) offices to pay for a monthly electricity bill, both Mpesa and Airtel Money customers can make these payments directly from their mobile phones at the comfort of their homes. The advent of mobile money transfer services in Kenya did not only change the mode of paying utility bills but eliminated problems associated with carrying cash as well as providing the most efficient way for business to accept payments for their products and services. It’s now easier to pay for your electricity bill using Mpesa or Airtel Money by following a few simple steps on your cell phone.
3G Direct Pay Introduces Mpesa and Airtel Money Solutions in Kenya
Kenya has so far experienced the fastest growth in e-commerce payments solutions coupled by its embrace for social, digital and mobile innovations compared to other African countries. Unlike the developed world, most African countries and their developing counterparts in Asia and South America have been left behind in utilizing the opportunities created from ICT innovations such as e-commerce due to lack of access to credible online payment solutions such as Paypal, Visa and MasterCard. However, latest developments in Kenya’s ICT sector indicate an emerging retail experience which is shaping the country’s e-commerce by providing entrepreneurs numerous methods of accepting payments for their products and or services as well as consumers with reliable ways to make secure online payments for services and products they need such as 3G Direct Pay.
3G Direct Pay is an online payment service provider which enables travel providers to integrate online shopping and payment facilities such as the American Express, MasterCard, Paypal and Visa on their e-commerce web pages. It has some of the most advanced worldwide online shopping and payments solutions which essentially collect credit card payments from consumers worldwide on behalf of the entrepreneur. 3G Direct Pay is powered by a sophisticated technology which ensures that travel providers get real time payments for their products and services, have access to advanced risk management modules, offers 24/7 online support center and its simple and fast to implement and use. The services offered by 3G Direct Pay include;
- Online booking solutions for travel websites: companies are allowed to integrate 3G Direct Pay on their travel websites to be part of the whole booking process by providing a complete shopping and credit card payments service for customers worldwide. It incorporates 128 Bit SSL Protocol and Geo Trust QuickSSL certificates to ensure the highest secured platform for your customers.
- Offline booking solutions: it’s regarded as the perfect solution for reservation centers where customers are allowed to book offline using phones or e-mails and make payments later.
3G Direct Pay is an online payment service provider which enables travel providers to integrate online shopping and payment facilities such as the American Express, MasterCard, Paypal and Visa on their e-commerce web pages. It has some of the most advanced worldwide online shopping and payments solutions which essentially collect credit card payments from consumers worldwide on behalf of the entrepreneur. 3G Direct Pay is powered by a sophisticated technology which ensures that travel providers get real time payments for their products and services, have access to advanced risk management modules, offers 24/7 online support center and its simple and fast to implement and use. The services offered by 3G Direct Pay include;
1Terabyte Hard Drives from Western Digital and Hitachi
Since the advent of computing technology, Computers have gained a global recognition with a ton of functions and responsibilities ranging from storage solution to execution of applications; today, heavy multimedia files such as HD audio and video, 3D computer games, Music and documents are just a few things we store on our computers. In order to meet this need, hard drive manufacturers such as Western Digital and Hitachi have come up with hard drives featuring enormous storage space measured in Terabytes. The latest entrance in the market segment is Western Digital’s Caviar Black WD1001FALS and Hitachi’s Deskstar 7k1000 1TeraByte hard drive capacity, presenting consumers with enough space to store their valuable files without worrying of storage space. For those who have at one time dealt with heavy multimedia files know that storage space could be a thorn in the flesh if a reliable hard drive capacity is not budgeted for.
Airtel Engages Ezetop to Allow Global Airtime Top Ups
Remember those days when you wanted to send airtime to friends, family members or even colleagues while abroad but dint know how?, apparently, Airtel has joined the world’s leading airtime top up service provider Ezetop to allow its subscribers receive airtime top ups from friends and relatives abroad. Although Ezetop is limited to specific countries, Airtel subscribers in Kenya can use this service as of now without any complications provided the important steps are undertaken; the person sending airtime is not charged at least until the intended airtime recipient has received the top up. With continued reduction in cross border calling tariffs among service providers and innovative airtime top up methods, the world is becoming connected at a tremendous rate than ever thought before.
Safaricom’s Cloud Computing Service Customized to Local SME’s
Kenya’s ICT sector has so far experienced a substantial growth with both local and international ICT firms eying the data storage segment keenly. There are more than three firms including both local and foreign who have so far expressed interest in offering data storage services either for public use or on demand by individuals. This development clearly symbolizes Kenya’s vibrant economy which is in dire need for enormous investments in the ICT sector; however, without clear regulations, it could pose a great risk to sensitive information which some people may use for malicious gain. As of now, the Kenyan government and individual’s outsourced information is limited to non sensitive documents at least until after necessary legislation have been enacted. Three major firms have already invested heavily in the data storage sector with anticipation of the continued growing industry.
Array Solar Powered Laptop Charging Backpack from Voltaic
After experiencing much success with making solar powered backpacks for charging mobile devices such as cameras, phones and tablets, Voltaic Systems is now placing its bet on making backpacks with built in solar chargers for laptops. The new backpack dubbed Array has a built in 10w solar charger capable of charging laptop computers thereby shifting emphasis that was previously preserved for smaller devices. At the same time, Voltaic has made it easier for consumers who already have solar powered backpacks for charging smaller devices but want to use them on laptops; they can choose to get a cheaper 10w laptop charger fuse designed to be strapped onto an existing rugged backpack. This development presents a milestone not only for the backpack maker but also consumers who like traveling to remote areas without electricity but wish to use their laptops.
The two systems contain three 3.4 watt solar panels and a 16000mAh, 60Whr-battery which provides power for charging your laptop computer regardless of being plugged in or not. Apart from charging your laptop, Array solar powered backpack can be used to power the included battery which can later be utilized for backup purposes; on top of that, you can also charge the included battery using AC power source. It’s estimated to take an average of 12hours when placed on direct sunlight to fully charge the battery and half the time using AC power; Voltaic estimates about 30 minutes of laptop power when the Array Backpack is placed on direct sunlight for 1hour. To make it even more compelling, the battery has two power outlets so you can use on different devices at the same time such as charging both your laptop and smart phone at the same time. The Array Solar powered backpack measures 18ichx14ichx8inch and weighs 5.5pounds; it can accommodate laptops with screen sizes of up to 17inches.
The 10w solar laptop charger fuse is designed to be attachable on technical backpacks, panniers and almost anything else courtesy of its flexible buckle and strap attachment system. It comes packed with 10w of solar power and 60w hour universal battery power to charge your mobile devices such as phones tablets, cameras and laptops anytime you. For those who intent to buy Array laptop solar charger, the front solar pocket is removable so you can attach it to any bag of your preference just like the 10w solar power laptop charger fuse.
Array Solar Laptop Charger Features/Specifications;
- Three 3.4Watt solar panels, water proof, lightweight and built to withstand abuse
- 10watts total peak output at 6 or 18 volts
- 60watt hour capacity on universal battery
- Universal battery Supports AC power charging
- Universal battery fully charged by 12hours of direct sunlight
- Battery capacity: 16000mAh, 60watt hour
- Output: 5V/2A, 12V/4A, 16V/3.5A, 19V/3A
Array Solar Laptop Charger Price: $389
Nokia Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 Windows Phone 7.5 Mango Smart Phones
Nokia has finally pioneered its Windows Phone mobile portfolio with two new handsets featuring some of the flourished features in the industry. The handset maker has been pro windows on its high-end smart phones and Symbian on its low-end phones despite the continued popularity of Google’s Android based devices. Nokia Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 have put to rest rumors and anxiety previously witnessed after the handset maker and Microsoft signed a deal the would see Nokia manufacture devices running on Microsoft’s latest handset operating system. It is highly anticipated Windows Phone 7 based devices will offer a stiffer competition to Android OS especially after Google unveiled v2.4 Ice Cream Sandwich. Nokia Lumia 710 and Lumia 800 were officially unveiled during the Nokia World show.
Brother MFC-J430w Wireless Inkjet Printer
Most Inkjet printers have been associated with catering for home use; however, this is not the case with Brother MFC-J430w wireless printer despite its amazing low price tag. Besides home use association, Inkjet printers are popular for their multi-function capabilities which includes; printing, scanning and copying, Brother MFC-J430w also dubbed as MFC-J425w is not an exception. Besides its low price tag, Brother MFC-J430w wireless printer possesses office features which qualify it into the office centric genre. Considering its affordable price structure, it suits both office and home use just like most entry level printers; it can serve a dual role as both an office and home printer. Unlike Canon Pixma MG8220which lacks fax functionality, MFC-J430w works perfectly as a fax machine either from a computer or just as a standalone fax machine.