LTE-M paves the way for IoT adoption

Billions of new Internet of Things (IoT) devices are expected before 2020[1] but the majority of these do not require the full capabilities of 4G cellular networks. Emerging Low-Power Wide-Area wireless technologies, including LTE-M and NB-IoT, allow devices to...

SqwidNet launches IoT Entrepreneurship Programme

SqwidNet, the licensed Sigfox IoT network operator in South Africa, has launched its entrepreneurship programme, (IoT)E – IoT to the power E. The programme is aimed to empower entrepreneurs who would like to develop their skills and knowledge to become...

NetApp helps businesses make better decisions

Westcon-Comstor has announced that NetApp’s powerful 4th generation EF570 all-flash system and its E5700 Series hybrid flash system, are now available in Southern Africa. Dean Verappan, NetApp channel manager at Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa, says...

Hitachi Vantara unveils new IoT appliance

Hitachi Vantara, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, has unveiled a new appliance for internet of things (IoT) deployments: Hitachi IoT Appliance, powered by Lumada, Hitachi’s IoT platform. Delivered as a turnkey system, the appliance’s...

Adroit and SqwidNet sign IIoT partnership

SCADA and industrial automation supplier Adroit Technologies has signed a partnership agreement with SqwidNet, the licensed SIGFOX IoT network operator in South Africa. SIGFOX is a global IoT connectivity provider, with network deployments in 36 countries at present....

SA ports boost efficiency, productivity

The African Ports Evolution show, to be held on 17 ad 18 October 2017 at the Durban ICC, has been selected by US-based Rajant to spotlight its Living Network infrastructure, geared to help port authorities meet challenges related to optimising cargo movements....