Staying afloat in the flood of fleet information

Now that just about every bump, scrape and tyre screech of an entire fleet’s vehicles can be traced and tracked, fleet managers’ efforts to control risks are being threatened by information overload. Fortunately, shrewd strategies and use of the latest...

Digital marketing helps SMEs fight above their weight

For most entrepreneurs and owners of small businesses, the realm of the internet, social media and digital marketing is a world that is the sole preserve of big businesses with deep pockets, writes Ethel Nyembe, head of small enterprise at Standard Bank. Nothing could...

The Internet of Things is growing

The Internet of Things (IOT) is a huge buzz word, and it is growing hugely at the moment, making some companies and people a bit nervous, with many wondering how they will control this technology phenomenon. This is according to Derick Roberts CEO of wireless...

Are South Africans innovators?

Philips South Africa has announced the South African results of an Innovation Research study (conducted in five African countries), which aimed to understand what South African citizens think of innovation, perceived barriers to innovation and areas where successful...

Is South Africa ready for smart cities?

The concept of the ‘smart city’ is growing in popularity as more and more connected technologies emerge. The term has many definitions, however, at its most basic level, a smart city is one in which the municipal authority is able to properly measure and manage the...

Pretor Group uses Network Alliance solution

Network Alliance was appointed as the incumbent ICT service provider to the Pretor Group in August 2013. In terms of its appointment, Network Alliance was mandated to design, deploy, and commission robust and scalable network infrastructure that would allow Pretor...