Laura Hartnady, VP Marketplace at Massmart. Makro has entered the refurbished technology market with the launch of Makro Restored, an online store offering pre-owned smartphones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, desktops, audio equipment and gaming consoles. According to a statement, the new unit aims to make trusted, big-brand tech more accessible to South African consumers, through affordability,…
MTN SA Foundation donates digital devices to schools in under-resourced communities. MTN South Africa, through the MTN SA Foundation, has provided digital devices to selected schools nationwide as part of the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) Back-to-School Campaign, aimed at improving access to digital learning. The devices are being provided to schools as support for…
In the world of the internet of things, connected devices never sleep. They work, measure, move and communicate. Home security systems, smart meters, fleet-tracking vehicles, cold-chain freezers and industrial sensors, all of which cannot fulfil their functions without reliable connectivity. However, every connection comes with risks and the need for specialised oversight. A stolen Sim…
Samsung SA extends SOS+ to more Galaxy devices. Samsung South Africa has expanded its device-embedded 24/7 emergency support tool to a wider range of Galaxy devices. Provided by AURA, Samsung SOS+ allows users to connect with emergency responders in critical situations. In an emergency, it geolocates the user and dispatches the nearest private security or…
Teresa Huysamen, Wireless Business Unit Lead at Duxbury Networking. Duxbury Networking says the Cambium Networks cnMaestro cloud-based network management platform now supports more than 2.5 million active devices globally, with a total device footprint exceeding 3.7 million across both cloud and on-premises deployments. For South Africa’s integrators, service providers and enterprise network teams, this milestone…
Apple is reportedly shifting its AI focus to new smart home products, according to a recent report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg. Sources familiar with the matter say the company is developing a lineup of new devices that could serve as a fresh entry point for its lagging artificial intelligence efforts. Read: Nedbank acquires payments…
Sashin Sookroo, CEO of FNB Connect. Electronic-SIMs (eSIMs) are “definitely” a technology for the future and it’s just a matter of time before they become mainstream, says Sashin Sookroo, CEO of FNB Connect. Sookroo spoke to ITWeb in a wide-ranging interview, detailing FNB Connect’s future as it marked 10 years in June, the competitive landscape…
Quectel introduces KCM0A5S Wi-SUN module for smart city and smart utility devices Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has launched the Quectel KCM0A5S, a high-performance Wi-SUN module designed for smart applications such as street lighting, precision agriculture, industrial IoT, smart meters and smart cities. Based on Silicon Labs EFR32FG25, a sub-GHz low power…
