There is an international trend for internet service providers (ISPs) to adopt passive optical networks (PONs). Leveraging fibre optics technology, these solutions are becoming increasingly popular due to the congestion often experienced on unlicensed frequency wireless networks in built-up metropolitan areas. Fibre optic networks are gaining traction due to their higher bandwidth delivery, reliability and […]
Africa is a large continent, and investors tend to pick and choose their markets based on a multitude of criteria. Some see opportunities in emerging arenas while others focus on more developed and mature opportunities. However, while Africa has emerged as a popular site for investors (Ethiopia is a current attention hotspot thanks to telecom […]
Consider how easy everyday our use of biometrics is becoming. Increasingly, we are using it to log on to our computers and smartphones without batting an eyelid. Many of us have used fingerprints to access buildings at work, and we’ve happily given our fingerprints and ID photographs to the Department of Home Affairs for passports […]
Many of today’s industrial IoT (IIoT) applications use low-power wide-area (LPWA) technology to save energy consumption and reduce cost while logging, monitoring, and reacting to real-time data. This article looks at the advantages of LPWA and offers tips that increase the return on investment. A growing number of companies in the industrial sector are using […]
The dynamic working atmosphere of today’s competitive world puts all organisations in need of innovative solutions for better understanding of their performance. This is expected not only for companies but also for schools and universities. Big data is one such innovation. This article gives overviews on the concept and challenges related to the analytical processing […]
Initially, computers were primarily used by academics and for research. Today, one cannot fathom life and work without some sort of computing power aiding in our daily activities. In addition, we have reached the point where a pocket-sized device is vastly more powerful than a computer the size of a city block was just a […]
This article discusses critical considerations when planning your internet of things (IoT) concept implementation. This is the first article in a series of business and technical guidance articles provided by the IoT Industry Council of South Africa. With the concept of IoT now firmly rooted with adopters of the fourth industrial revolution, the importance of […]
The promotion of broadband in Germany is enabling us to enter the digital age, with all its opportunities: a smart infrastructure and the transformation of the economy. What role does convergence play in this and what challenges must be overcome? There is great interest in the convergence of networks, or in other words, the merging […]
With the ever present threat of power outages coupled with skyrocketing electricity bills, organisations across sectors are looking for energy efficient and power-saving computing solutions. The palm-sized CloudGate Xs offers such a solution, weighing just 300 g and drawing less than 24 W of power. As with its sister device, CloudGate X, the CloudGate Xs […]
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) happens when one electromagnetic field interferes with another, causing distortion of both fields. Think of the static you hear from a radio when switching between frequencies. EMI can create hazards in critical applications – it’s why, when flying, all electronic devices must be turned off during take-off and landing. Otherwise, EMI can […]
