Two Rivers Platinum Mine in underground communication breakthrough

Two Rivers Platinum, a large underground platinum mine located in Steelpoort, Limpopo, has made great strides in setting up a reliable underground Wi-Fi network, providing wireless services to the rock face and full wireless coverage from the face to the tipping area....

Redefining networking in the new era of work

There are immense benefits that come with working from home (WFH), accessible remote working, and globalised workforces. By Colin Thornton, chief financial officer of Turrito Networks Companies gain access to skills and talent on a global scale, and they provide their...

WiFi 6 is the future of remote working

Although remote work isn’t new, the Covid-19 pandemic definitely accelerated its adoption to the point where it has become the new reality. With the third wave gripping South Africa among other countries, employees around the world are realising they might be...

SD-WAN: the rise of software defined networks

South Africa’s IT landscape is evolving rapidly due to the effects of the pandemic. By Henroe Burns, sales specialist at Cisco Systems South Africa Simply put, business relies on networks to provide secure business-critical services. Moreover, the adoption of...

Emtel and NEC XON deploy Mauritius’ biggest SD-WAN

Emtel, the telecom operator in Mauritius, has partnered with NEC XON to deploy the biggest SD-WAN in the country, which has reduced the corporate customer’s connectivity costs by between 30% to 40%, together with the provision of a secured network. The SD-WAN serves...