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3:06

Restaurant POS Hidden Costs Exposed: What Sales Reps...

UBCNews - Technology ·

2025/11/13

Picture this. You're a restaurant owner shopping for a new POS system. The sales rep shows you a slick demo, quotes you $79 per month, and you think you've found your solution. Fast forward three months and you're paying $280 monthly wondering where all these extra charges came from. Sound familiar? This happens constantly in the restaurant industry. POS companies advertise low monthly rates that look amazing in comparison shopping, then the real costs reveal themselves slowly over time

8:25

Solar Power Station for Emergency Preparedness with...

UBCNews - Technology ·

2025/11/13

Welcome back everyone. So we've all been there - the power goes out during a storm, and suddenly you're scrambling for flashlights and wondering how long your phone battery will last. Have you ever found yourself in that exact situation? Today we're looking at solar power stations for emergency preparedness, and I'm joined by someone who really knows this space inside and out. So let's start with the basics - what exactly are we talking about when we say solar power station? Solar

4:08

What Is the Pathway to Become an AI Engineer? 5...

UBCNews - Technology ·

2025/11/13

The role of the AI engineer has rapidly evolved from niche specialization to one of the most sought-after positions in technology. Across industries, companies are racing to integrate AI into their products, services, and operations, driving unprecedented demand for professionals who can bridge the gap between theory and production. According to PwC’s AI Jobs Barometer, roles requiring AI skills are expanding and evolving 66% faster than less AI-exposed positions, while workers with AI

6:03

Why Your Staff Hates Your Golf Operations Software...

UBCNews - Technology ·

2025/11/13

Your golf course staff dreads every golf day because they know they'll spend the day wrestling with software that fights them at every turn instead of helping customers who just want to book a tee time and grab a cart. That frustration costs you real money every single day, and the worst part is you're paying for the privilege of making everyone's job harder.Clunky golf operations software turns simple transactions into multi-step nightmares where your pro shop team toggles between three

5:33

Forget Pitch Decks: AWS Credits Can Be Your Startup’s...

UBCNews - Technology ·

2025/11/13

Forget pitch decks for a moment. Seven billion dollars. That's how much Amazon has quietly given away to startups since twenty thirteen, and you probably didn't even know you could apply. Not loans. Not equity deals. Just straight-up infrastructure credits that let you build your product without touching your bank account or giving up ownership. Here's the thing nobody tells you about starting a company: cloud bills start adding up before you've made a single dollar. You're paying for

7:06

5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Tech Support & Need...

UBCNews - Technology ·

2025/11/13

Every small business eventually faces the same question: how do we keep our technology running without breaking the bank? For some, hiring full-time staff is not realistic, and so rely on ad-hoc support. Others invest in long-term managed IT partnerships that promise continuous protection and predictable costs. Both approaches, outsourcing and managed services, offer valid solutions. The real difference lies in how each model handles risk, control, and growth over time. Managed IT

8:19

From Proton Cars to BYD EVs—AHTV Drives Malaysia’s...

UBCNews - Technology ·

2025/11/13

Tanjong Malim: Malaysia’s Smart Industrial Pivot In bold contrast to Johor and Cyberjaya’s water‑strained industrial clusters, Tanjong Malim’s Sungai Samak Estate stands out as a rare confluence of abundant resources, seamless logistics, and future‑ready sustainability. Within Perak’s green heart, the Sungai Samak Estate quietly holds five prime industrial plots tailored for what Malaysia most urgently needs—clean, scalable, water‑secured infrastructure powering the next generation of

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