Why South Africa must transition from GSM to purpose-built IoT networks

Why South Africa must transition from GSM to purpose-built IoT networks

South Africa’s digital future hinges on how effectively its industries embrace the internet of things (IoT). From agriculture and mining to healthcare and logistics, connected devices are driving smarter decisions, greater efficiency and sustainable growth. Yet many sectors still rely on global system for mobile communications-based connectivity (2G/3G/4G) to power their IoT deployments – a…

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Dirty networks and desperate pricing: Why reliability still wins

Dirty networks and desperate pricing: Why reliability still wins

Justin Mackenzie, managing director of VO Connect. If you sell connectivity, you’ve felt it: the industry’s gravitational pull toward “cheaper, quicker, now”. On paper, it’s irresistible. In practice, it’s why so many end-customers complain about inconsistent performance, fragile last-mile setups, and delayed go-lives that stall entire projects. We’re living through a paradox. We’re seeing historic…

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In the world of AI, intelligent networks are vital

In the world of AI, intelligent networks are vital

Paul Stuttard, director, Duxbury Networking. Artificial intelligence (AI)represents one of the most revolutionary technologies ofour time. As AI, with the help oflargelanguage modelsand machine learning, continues tochangecloud-based technologies and redefine how businesses operate, it’s clear that the role of the corporate network, as a provider of basic utility services, is rapidly evolving. The network is…

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South Africa’s best mobile networks

South Africa’s best mobile networks

MTN South Africa has come out tops in independent network ratings agency OpenSignal’s latest mobile experience report, beating its rivals in a number of categories including “download speed”, “5G availability” and “5G video experience”. The mobile operator was also joint winner in a number of other categories in the report, but Telkom stood out as…

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African Authorities Dismantle Massive Cybercrime and Fraud Networks, Recover Millions

African Authorities Dismantle Massive Cybercrime and Fraud Networks, Recover Millions

Lyon, France — In a sweeping INTERPOL-coordinated operation, authorities across Africa have arrested 1,209 cybercriminals targeting nearly 88,000 victims. The crackdown recovered USD 97.4 million and dismantled 11,432 malicious infrastructures, underscoring the global reach of cybercrime and the urgent need for cross-border cooperation. Operation Serengeti 2.0 (June to August 2025) brought together investigators from 18…

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Quectel Unveils High-Performance KCMA32S Zigbee & BLE Module for Smart Lighting, Building and Home Networks

Quectel Unveils High-Performance KCMA32S Zigbee & BLE Module for Smart Lighting, Building and Home Networks

Quectel unveils high-performance KCMA32S Zigbee & BLE module for smart lighting, building and home networks Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has announced the launch of its latest high-performance MCU Zigbee and BLE module, the KCMA32S. This innovative module is designed to meet the growing demands of IoT applications, featuring advanced connectivity options…

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