Wildlife Auctions has developed an online auction portal, which will allow the wildlife industry to move into the world of online technology, with live Wildlife Auctions for the first time in Southern Africa.

These online auctions are a joint cooperative initiative between live auctions, auctioneers, and Wildlife Auctions. The portal allows the stakeholders in the wildlife industry to participate in live online auctions on the internet. It also allows wildlife farmers and industry players to view auctions online via video streaming technology on the internet. This technology has been developed in conjunction with major players in the industry and will move the wildlife industry forward into the online world of the internet, thereby assisting stakeholders and the wildlife industry to reach all corners of the world, while enabling buyers of wildlife to participate in auctions from anywhere where there is internet connectivity.

The online auction portal was specifically developed to allow wildlife industry players to participate in online auctions on the internet without having to travel hundreds of kilometres to attend live auctions. For those parties who have a keen interest in following every single game auction, they can now view these auctions online and stay in touch with the wildlife industry by viewing all major live auctions online and keeping track of the bidding at these auctions.

These are some of the key features of Live Webcast Auctions:

• Non-registered users can still view the auction online during the day on www.wildlifeauctions.co.za by selecting the specific auction. The auction will only be available on the website for bidding at the time set for the auction. No bidding on the lots will be available until the auction is open;
• Users will only be able to bid on the lot open for bidding. No other lot can be bid on unless the administrator opens the lot for bidding. Lots will open for bidding in conjunction with the auctioneers at the live auction and only lots open for live bidding at the auction will be available for bidding by users on the Internet;
• Wildlife Auctions will inform a bidder as soon as a lot has closed for bidding. A "Bid closed” sign will be displayed over the specific lot;
• Wildlife Auctions will inform bidders of the outcome of the auctioned lot. This information will be displayed over the specific lot;
• If an online bidder is successful, a transaction document will be emailed to the bidder with all relevant contact details and information, allowing the bidder to get in touch with the relevant auctioneers and transporters of the day;
• All terms and conditions set by the auctioneers of the day will apply to the successful bidder of the lot including payment and delivery.

Video Streaming

Video streaming will always lag in comparison to real-time transmission. Video streaming on the site can lag or be delayed by anything from a minimum delay in the video streaming of 2 seconds to as much as 20 seconds depending on the user’s bandwidth and connectivity. It is important to note that the video streaming on these auctions runs completely independent of the data transmission and users can therefore participate in all live auctions without the live video streaming from the auction.

Wildlife Auctions developed groundbreaking technology to assist the wildlife industry in promoting Wildlife Auctions across the world specifically in Southern Africa. These technological advancements take the industry to new levels and create a larger exposure to the benefit of all stakeholders in the industry. It allows for an increase in participation in live Wildlife Auctions. More participants will be able to view and participate in these auctions, which benefits the total wildlife industry in South Africa. Bandwidth and satellite technology in South Africa is not nearly as advanced as in the rest of the world but currently, we are quickly catching up with new technology such as Herotell Fibre Connections, the new LTE data from Vodacom and Microwave Links from MTN, which will ensure a better and faster bandwidth in South Africa. This will in turn enhance the user's experience tremendously. Wildlife Auctions is very involved with suppliers of data connectivity to set the standard for these new technologies and to create a platform for a better experience during these live online auctions.

Our online auctions make use of the latest technology available in the market to allow the user to have a real online experience of these auctions. It however still relies on technology that makes the experience of the user dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, the bandwidth of the user, the speed of the user’s computer and the quality of the connectivity to the satellite. These factors are beyond our control and Wildlife Auctions can therefore not guarantee the quality and speed of the online user during these auctions.

Wildlife Auctions have encountered the following issues that are amongst others unpredictable for live online auctions and the online user needs to take cognizance of these factors namely:

• speed of the user’s bandwidth and computer during the auctions;
• loss in connectivity during the auctions due to bad weather conditions or congestion on the data network
• If the bandwidth of the users and data speed are very slow the bid submitted to the auction will be submitted late and therefore will be rejected by the administrators. These bids will not affect the online bidding. It is therefore essential that the user ensure he has a good connection if he wants to participate in the live auctions;
• Wildlife Auctions cannot take any responsibility for late bids submitted due to any connectivity problems as bids submitted after the lot has closed will be rejected and will have no force or standing ;
• All users will abide by the terms and conditions of the auctioneers of the day for these online live auctions. Wildlife Auctions only enables the online user to participate in the auctions and will not be involved in any issues relating to the live auctions. All information displayed for the auction in the auction details and catalogue information is supplied by the host auctioneers and sellers of the day. Wildlife Auctions does not take any responsibility for the correctness of the information supplied by these stakeholders. Wildlife Auctions only presents the information online as supplied by the auctioneers and sellers of the day;
• All information displayed for the auction in the auction details and catalogue information is supplied by the auctioneers and sellers of the day. Wildlife Auctions does not take any responsibility for the correctness of the information supplied by these stakeholders. Wildlife Auctions only presents the information online as supplied by the auctioneers and sellers of the day;
• The auctioneers allow bidding at certain increments during the live auction and the online bidding process must follow the increments set by the live auctioneer. The administrator will adjust any increments, up or down, set by the auctioneer of the day during the auction process. Only bids submitted more than the incremental values set by the administrator will be accepted by the system and therefore increasing a bid with e.g. R1 will not be accepted by the system and the online auction;
• Users can submit a Maximum Bid per lot. The system will then bid for and on behalf of the user up to the maximum value submitted by the user for the specific lot. This allows the users to partake in the auction without being online during the auction;
• To facilitate the process, buyers will not have to type in amounts, as there are "quick bid buttons" on the page. Buyers only must click on the button for R100, R200 etc. after which the bid is added, and the total new amount offered appears on the screen. Invoices are issued directly after the auction, after which payment takes place. The animals are loaded at the place and on the day advertised before the auction. Buyers will be able to arrange their own transport, or they can request the seller or Wildlife Auctions to take care of these logistics. A Comprehensive “Transaction Document” will be sent to every successful bidder after the auction.

Bidders

Bidders can apply online to participate in a specific auction. The process for this will be as follows:

• Bidders must be a registered user on the website www.wildlifeauctions.co.za;
• All Bidders must be registered as a bidder on Wildlife Auctions’ website to participate in a specific auction;
• Users can register for the specific auction under their profile by selecting the auction the bidder wishes to participate in. The selection button is at the bottom of the user’s profile and you need to select the “Live Webcast Auction” selection button;
• Wildlife Auctions will send the bidder’s request to the auctioneers of the day for approval;
• Approved bidders will be allocated a bidder number and value authorised by the auctioneers. This info will be emailed to the bidder and will also be available under the users’ profile on the Wildlife Auctions website;
• The bidder will then be able to participate in the specific auction the bidder has been approved for.

The auction will only be available on the website for bidding at the time set for the auction.

• No bidding on the lots will be allowed until the auction has opened;
• Bidders will only be able to bid on the lot open for bidding;
• The opening of lots for bidding will correspond with the opening of lots by the auctioneers at the live auction.
• Users can submit a Maximum Bid per lot. The system will then bid for and on behalf of the user up to the maximum value submitted by the user for the specific lot. This allows the users to partake in the auction without being online during the auction.

General Information for Live Webcast Auctions:

• Non-registered users can still view the auction online during the day on www.wildlifeauctions.co.za by selecting the specific auction.
• The auction will only be available on the website for bidding at the time set for the auction. No bidding on the lots will be available until the auction is open;
• Users will only be able to bid on the lot open for bidding. No other lot can be bid on unless the administrator opens the lot for bidding. Lot open for bidding will be in conjunction with the auctioneers at the live auction and only lots open live for bidding at the auction will also allow bidding by users for the lot on the internet;
• Wildlife Auctions will inform a bidder as soon as the lot has closed for bidding. A “Bid closed” sign will be displayed over the specific lot. Wildlife Auctions will inform bidders of the outcome of the auctioned lot. This information will be displayed over the specific lot;
• If a bidder is successful, a transaction document will be emailed to the bidder with all relevant contact details and information of the lot to allow the bidder to get in touch with the relevant auctioneers and transporters of the day. All terms and conditions set by the auctioneers of the day will apply to the successful bidder of the lot, including payment and delivery.

Video streaming lag

Visit www.livevideostreaming.co.za to view software and technology used by Wildlife Auctions for streaming. Video streaming will always lag the real-time transmission. The delay on this site can be from 2 seconds to as much as 10 seconds depending on the user's bandwidth and connectivity. It is important to note that the video streaming on these auctions runs completely independently of the data transmission and users can therefore participate in all live auctions without the live video streaming from the auction.

Wildlife Auctions has developed groundbreaking technology to assist the wildlife industry in promoting wildlife auctions across the world specifically in Southern Africa. These technological advancements take the industry to new levels and create a larger exposure to the benefit of all stakeholders in the industry. It allows for an increase in participation in live wildlife auctions. More participants can view and participate in these auctions, which benefits the wildlife industry in South Africa as a whole.

Bandwidth and satellite technology in South Africa is not nearly as advanced as in the rest of the world, but we are quickly catching up. New technology such as MTN Microwave Link systems and the new LTE data from Vodacom and Herotell Fibreoptic links will ensure a better and faster bandwidth in South Africa. This will in turn enhance the user experience tremendously. Wildlife Auctions is very involved with suppliers of data connectivity to set the standard for these new technologies and to create a platform for a better experience during live online auctions.

The online auctions make use of the latest Microwave Link, LTE and Fibreoptics technology available in the market to allow the user to have a real online experience of these auctions. It however still relies on technology that makes the experience of the user dependant on several factors including, but not limited to, bandwidth of the user, speed of the user's computer and the quality of the connectivity to the satellite.

These factors are beyond our control and Wildlife Auctions can therefore not guarantee the quality and speed of the online experience during these auctions. We have encountered the following issues that are interalia non-controllable for live online auctions and the online user needs to take cognisance of these factors, namely:

• speed of the users bandwidth and computer during the auctions;
• Loss in connectivity during the auctions due to bad weather conditions or congestion on the data;
• If the bandwidth of the users and data speed is very slow the bid submitted to the auction will be submitted late and therefore will be rejected by the administrators. These bids will have no effect on the online bidding. It is therefore essential that the user ensures he has good connectivity if he wants to participate in the live auctions;
• Wildlife Auctions cannot take any responsibility for late bids submitted due to any connectivity problems as bids submitted after the lot has closed will be rejected and will have no force or standing;
• All users will abide by the terms and conditions of the auctioneers of the day for the online live auctions. Such terms and conditions are not under our control. Wildlife Auctions only enables the online user to participate in the auctions and will not be involved in any issues relating to the live auctions. All information displayed for the auction in the auction details and catalogue information is supplied by the host auctioneers and host sellers of the day.
• Wildlife Auctions does not take any responsibility for the correctness of the information supplied by these stakeholders. Wildlife Auctions only presents the information online as supplied by the host auctioneers and host sellers of the day.

Wildlife Auctions System Technical Specification and Requirements:

Fibre Connectivity:

Wildlife Auctions utilize Business Fibre Internet links from Herotel and Megs ISPs. Business Package Speed: 20/50Mbps Download and 20/50Mbps upload

• Alternative and other data Connectivity

  Alternatively, Wildlife Auctions also utilize MTN and Vodacom LTE-enabled Mobile Broadband Routers to add additional bandwidth to the Auction process and to facilitate an alternate backup link if required. Mobile Hydraulically operated LTE Antenna Mast provides maximum signal strength gains of up to 11dBi.

• Cloud Servers

  Data centre-hosted Linux web application servers with Sucuri WAP Firewall