FastNet aims for IoT with LoRa WAN

FastNet, a machine-to-machine (M2M) operator and part of the Telkom SA Group, has announced the utility sector launch of a nationwide LoRa WAN network designed for smart metering and energy control. The launch took place during the 15th annual African Utility Week and...

Cost of compliance set to rise in 2015

Regulatory fatigue, resource challenges and personal liability are expected to increase throughout 2015. These are among the finding of Thomson Reuters’ sixth annual Cost of Compliance survey. This reflects the sheer volume of regulatory change that continues to be...

Altron TMT plans for growth

Joint ventures, key acquisitions, disposals, international expansion and cost savings are key focus areas for Altron TMT’s growth strategy. This is according to Craig Venter, group executive of Altron TMT and CEO of Altech, following Altron’s release of its financial...

First .co.za domains turn 20 today

The ZA Central Registry (ZACR) today joins 221 .co.za domains in celebrating the 20th anniversary of their registration with South Africa’s central domain name registry.Making their appearance in 1995 as the first crop of ZACR-registered domains, these...

Telkom, BCX welcome Commission ruling

Telkom and BCX today welcomed the recommendation by the Competition Commission to approve Telkom’s proposed acquisition of Business Connection (BCX). The Competition Commission has made the recommendation subject to the imposition of certain conditions, to be met by...

Networks Unlimited opens Kenya office

South African distributor Networks Unlimited has opened its first cross-border office in Nairobi, Kenya, following growing demand for its products in East Africa. “While our offices may be new in Kenya, Networks Unlimited currently operates across 18 other countries...