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18/02/2025

The Africa Automation Technology Fair is back from 6–8 May 2025 at Gallagher Convention Centre! Don’t miss this chance to explore the latest in automation, gain valuable insights, and connect with industry leaders. Be part of shaping the future of automation in Africa.

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13/12/2024

Explore the data behind ‘smart cities’, the oldest satellite in space, and South Africa’s future with smart grids. Plus, a new brain implant could enable thought-based communication. Discover these and more in the January 2025 issue of 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘐𝘛.
https://www.engineerit.co.za/features/engineerit-january-2025-issue/view-pdf?utm_campaign=january-2025-issue-engineerit&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic

13/12/2024

The 120 MW solar PV plant is expected to produce more than 354 000 MWh annually.

Teraco, a Digital Reality company and provider of interconnection platforms and vendor-neutral colocation data centres, has started construction of its 120 MW utility-scale solar PV power plant in

13/12/2024

Reality sets in for companies in South Africa regarding AI-readiness with only 18% in the country fully ready to capture AI's potential.

The Cisco 2024 AI Readiness Index reveals that only 18% of organisations in South Africa are fully prepared to deploy and leverage AI-powered technologies. This underscores the challenges companies

06/12/2024

The current expansion of LEO satellite constellations and the entry of a number of new players shows that this technology has truly come of age.

Q-KON has announced it is building on a previously successful collaboration with satellite communications specialist Eutelsat OneWeb to further develop end-user portfolio service sets engineered to

06/12/2024

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a way to use sound to detect when lithium-ion batteries are about to catch fire. The NIST team included Wai Cheong “Andy” Tam and Anthony Putorti.

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a way to use sound to detect when lithium-ion batteries are about to catch fire. The NIST team included Wai

29/11/2024

Vodacom Business has released the Cybersecurity as an imperative for growth report, in partnership with Omdia, offering insights into the state of cybersecurity in South Africa, the importance of security frameworks in digital resilience and the latest methods adopted by cyber attackers.

Vodacom Business has released the Cybersecurity as an imperative for growth report, in partnership with Omdia, offering insights into the state of cybersecurity in South Africa, the importance of

29/11/2024

Given how AI is reliant on large datasets, putting in place comprehensive data governance practices is an essential starting point.

AI is transforming how companies across industry sectors and geographies govern data. This means updating data governance frameworks to reflect AI integration is critical for business success and

27/11/2024

Explore Teraco's ongoing construction of a 120 MW solar plant in the Free State, the rise of insider threats impacting 76% of organisations, and how Passpoint and Open Roaming are tackling South Africa's spectrum issues. Plus, a comprehensive power and cooling blueprint for NVIDIA platforms. Read these and other interesting articles in the December issue of 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘐𝘛.
https://www.engineerit.co.za/features/engineerit-december-2024-issue/view-pdf?utm_campaign=december-2024-issue-engineerit&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic

22/11/2024

Vodacom Group has partnered with technology providers to provide young people on the continent with access to digital skills as part of its commitment to driving digital literacy for Africa’s next generation. Together with AWS, Microsoft, Skillsoft and other collaborating organisations, Vodacom aims to bridge the digital skills gap across eight African countries and upskill one million young people by 2027.

Vodacom Group has partnered with technology providers to provide young people on the continent with access to digital skills as part of its commitment to driving digital literacy for Africa’s next

22/11/2024

The Wits Machine Intelligence and Neural Discovery (MIND) Institute seeks to lead Africa in pushing the frontiers of fundamental artificial intelligence (AI) research and the scientific understanding of intelligence in its many forms, while developing cutting-edge technologies tailored to Africa’s unique challenges, through robust interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Wits Machine Intelligence and Neural Discovery (MIND) Institute seeks to lead Africa in pushing the frontiers of fundamental artificial intelligence (AI) research and the scientific understanding

14/11/2024

Cyberattacks are predicted to cost South Africa around R2,2 billion in 2024 and a recent survey of IT and cybersecurity decision-makers found that 50% of local organisations have experienced up to four attacks over the past year.

By Gert Janzen, product manager at SEACOM South Africa’s corporate and public sectors are under immense pressure to uphold the security practices and values that go together with digital

14/11/2024

The transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa is immense with emerging innovations expected to boost the continent's economic growth by an estimated US$2,9 trillion by 2030, according to GSMA’s AI4D Africa report.

The transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa is immense with emerging innovations expected to boost the continent's economic growth by an estimated US$2,9 trillion by 2030,

07/11/2024

Ever since the news broke last week that Vodacom, South Africa’s largest cellular network operator, had its bid to buy fibre network operator Maziv blocked by the Competition Commission, we’ve been inundated with sob stories of how this “setback” will “widen digital exclusion” in the country’s rural and under-serviced areas.

By Paul Colmer, exco member at Wireless Access Providers Association (WAPA) Ever since the news broke last week that Vodacom, South Africa’s largest cellular network operator, had its bid to buy

07/11/2024

As the world’s dependence on data grows and the threat of cyberattacks increases, businesses need solutions that will help them manage, govern and safeguard their data more efficiently – and this is where digital sovereignty is valuable.

By Alex Galbraith, CTO: cloud services at SoftwareOne While it is the definitive factor that empowers digital transformation efforts, aids decision-making and stores an organisation’s most valuable

07/11/2024

If you think QR codes are just those boring black-and-white squares, think again. Meet QR Fox, the tech platform shaking up the QR code game. With a powerful QR engine designed to maximise readability on every device, even entry-level smartphones, QR codes can be smart, versatile and exciting.

If you think QR codes are just those boring black-and-white squares, think again. Meet QR Fox, the tech platform shaking up the QR code game. With a powerful QR engine designed to maximise

25/10/2024

The recent launch of the National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA) and the unbundling of Eskom’s transmission business, mark the start of an energy transformation that could position South Africa as a major energy exporter within the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP).

BY: Jenna Harris, Managing Director, Apollo Africa Jenna Harris The recent launch of the National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA) and the unbundling of Eskom’s transmission business,

25/10/2024

In a move aimed at expanding its footprint in South Africa, Google has announced a partnership with ALX South Africa – an award-winning tech training and career acceleration services provider. This strategic collaboration will foster innovation in the hardware and networking industry and kick off with sub-Saharan Africa’s first-ever Hardware Hackathon at ALX’s hub in Braamfontein, Johannesburg on 1 November 2024.

In a move aimed at expanding its footprint in South Africa, Google has announced a partnership with ALX South Africa – an award-winning tech training and career acceleration services provider. This