Our world as we know it is becoming more intelligent. The advancement in technology as well as the increase of connected devices, equipment, machinery and automobiles among other things, have allowed various industries to increase productivity and reduce downtime significantly. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is upon us and various industry sectors have begun to […]
ERM Advanced Telematics is expanding its activities from telematics solutions for locating and tracking vehicles, drivers and passengers, to a complimentary field of IoT (Internet of Things). The company is introducing its IoTLink line of products, which is based on technology that was specifically developed at ERM. The solutions use sensors and gateways that enable […]
One of the key issues in South Africa is aging facilities that are not equipped with the right infrastructure to support energy and business efficiency. Some can barely keep up with their backlog of maintenance, let alone comply with new stringent sustainability regulations. IoT technology helps these facilities keep legacy systems, while identifying new opportunities […]
The current crisis of sewage pollution and lack of maintenance of water and sanitation systems in the Vaal River has highlighted the need for intelligent, pre-emptive systems and measures to protect South Africa’s precious water and other natural resources. The Internet of Things (IoT) could be the answer. Forward-thinking industries like mines, agriculture and local […]
MyTechie is a new start-up that can be likened to the AirBnB of technicians – enabling techtrepreneurs. Once launched, the app will be downloadable and will connect users to technicians on call. MyTechie South Africa has been established as a facilitator of standardised information and communication technology (ICT) services to communities and ICT service providers. […]
With the internet of things (IoT) expected to comprise 30-billion connected devices by 2020, one of the most exciting areas of focus is on nanosensors capable of circulating in the human body or being embedded in construction materials. Once connected, this “internet of nanothings” (IoNT) could have a huge impact on the future of industrial […]
Smart mining is happening in South Africa and around the world, and it is impacting the local mining industry positively. The distinct transition from early to widespread adoption of digitalisation in the mining industry was an interesting development between last year’s and this year’s Mining Indaba conferences. There was clear focus on digitalisation in many […]
Schneider Electric has a dedicated Mining, Metals and Minerals (MMM) division and a digital technology platform currently is impacting productivity in the mining sector positively. The Schneider Electric platform is the Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled EcoStruxure and features open and interoperable architecture. It leverages the latest digital technologies, including cyber security, analytics, cloud, and mobility. The […]
South African mines must adopt and invest in renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency measures as part of their sustainability measures. This will require a programme of decarbonisation, decentralisation and digitisation. The minister of energy, Jeff Radebe, speaking to the Energy and Mining Sectors session at the recent Investing in Mining Indaba, held at Cape Town’s […]
The fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) is pushing energy efficiency, as more and more items become digitised. The Internet of Things (IoT) includes the refrigerator in your home, the air-conditioner in your office and the entire production process in your factory. The more efficiently these run, the less energy is expended,” says Barry Bredenkamp, the […]
