SqwidNet has extended their partnership with IT News Africa by returning as a Diamond Sponsor for the 3rd straight year at the annual IoT Forum Africa 2019, which is set to take place between 26-27 March 2019 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand...
While there has been an increase in rain in the Western Cape, the province and the country’s water woes are far from over. According to scientists, there is a cyclic pattern which repeats itself about every 220 years of 10 exceptionally dry years and we are...
South African and African sports teams gained access to the same technology used by the German football team in their successful bid for the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the launch of SAP Sports One in Johannesburg on Friday. The launch was attended by delegates...
Until now, our industry has spoken about innovative technologies somewhat theoretically, without providing a clear picture of how these powerful new innovations will be used. This has left people without a solid understanding of how they will ultimately...
This week was yet again filled with tech news stories that grabbed the headlines both across Africa and around the world. From new innovations and digital transformation, growing economies to emerging startups, here is a round up of some of the popular...
Berg Insight, the world’s leading IoT market research provider, released new findings about the market for public transport and shared mobility services. Berg Insight is of the opinion that the market for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) for public...
It is no longer enough to simply offer a cloud solution as emerging technologies start to not only dominate, but provide much needed competitive advantage to business. Jeremy Potgieter, SADC regional Head, Eseye, says that the growth of the Internet of Things...
MTN Group, one of the biggest telecommunications operators in Africa, announced that it is joining the IoT World Alliance, making it the first African telecommunications company to do so. IoT World Alliance is a collaboration of established mobile network...
November 25, 2018 •
General •
Neo Sesinye •
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This week was yet again filled with tech news stories that grabbed the headlines both across Africa and around the world. This week was dominated by Black Friday. The sales frenzy, which kicked off on Friday 23 November 2017, grabbed attention around the...
November 22, 2018 •
Internet of Things •
Neo Sesinye •
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A new method of improving battery life in wearable technology has been developed and the key might be in the clothes that we wear every day. The technology enables the use of smaller battery cells, allowing for larger capacities. A new technology, developed...
The continuing evolution of Internet of Things (IoT) technology is redefining the world in which we live and the ways we interact with that technology. It is now possible for systems to control power, security and HVAC in offices and homes. “Today’s...
November 15, 2018 •
Opinion •
Darryl Linington •
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According to Gartner, customer experience (CX) – more than products or solutions – is the new battlefront for business, with 81% of marketers saying that by 2020 they expect to be competing mostly or completely on the basis of CX. However, with...
November 8, 2018 •
General, Top Stories •
Darryl Linington •
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Gartner has highlighted the top strategic Internet of Things (IoT) technology trends* that will drive digital business innovation from 2018 through 2023. “The IoT will continue to deliver new opportunities for digital business innovation for the next...
November 6, 2018 •
Internet of Things •
Neo Sesinye •
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Internet of Things (IoT) is widely recognized by enterprises as one of the most important emerging technologies. Increased levels of investment can be expected across all IoT technology areas in the next phase. However, consumer IoT (ambient commerce) will...
November 4, 2018 •
Top Stories •
Neo Sesinye •
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Another eventful week in world of tech has gone by. From new innovations and digital transformation, growing economies to emerging startups, here is a round up of some of the popular stories for the week. Here is a round up of all the top stories of the week....
November 1, 2018 •
Mobile and Telecoms •
Neo Sesinye •
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Opanga Networks recently announced it is extending partnerships with major mobile network providers worldwide to enable 5G services as bandwidth demand continues to double year-over-year. While 5G will empower OTT companies to deploy augmented/virtual...
