Using data to improve mining

In a data-dominated world, the mining industry remains a labour-intensive enterprise and one that relies on long-term planning which, when inaccurate, can massively impact bottom lines. But the scale and complexity the data generated in the process of mining may in...

Digital transformation key in auto industry

The automotive sector is currently faced with a number of challenges. These are driven by trends such as the rise of new growth markets, changing consumer behaviour, an increasing need for greater fuel economy, new opportunities presented by connectivity, the...

Thermal imaging cameras cut illegal mining

In Ghana and Tanzania, incidents of illegal mining have been cut by more than 50% for one pan-African mining company. The use of thermal imaging cameras in security vehicles and at high sites, along with the capability to record and view each incident live – from...

Use ICT to manage African energy resources

Africa is being touted as the next frontier that will supply natural and renewable resources to the global energy market, but many countries within sub-Saharan Africa are either struggling to provide access to energy and electricity for their citizens or can’t keep up...

IT in Africa’s construction industry

An integral component of today’s construction industry is IT. Utilising the data it generates, IT contributes significantly to meeting industry needs and adapts to and supports construction trends.It is in fact one of the core utilities or services that support an...

Complex environs need bespoke connectivity

Wireless is the quickest and most cost-effective way to implement a communications network and nowhere is this more evident than in the mining industry, says Gary Woolley, CCO of wireless connectivity specialist Comsol. Comsol has proven the case for wireless in...