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Quectel Launches SP895BD-AP Smart Module, Powering the Next Generation of Intelligent IoT Applications

eriinfo.com9 months ago05 mins

Quectel Wireless Solutions, an end-to-end global IoT solutions provider, announced the official launch of its new-generation flagship smart module, the SP895BD-AP. Powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ Q-8750 processor, the SP895BD-AP module boasts enhanced graphics processing capabilities, superior visual imaging effects, and advanced edge computing performance, meeting the requirements of high-end devices such as video conferencing…

High Court nullifies smart driver’s licence tender

eriinfo.com9 months ago05 mins

Department of Transport minister Barbara Creecy. (Image source: GCIS) The political principals in the Department of Transport (DOT) have welcomed the ruling setting aside the driving licence card machines tender awarded to French firm IDEMIA. This week, the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria declared that the tender was irregular, invalid, unlawful and unenforceable. As…

Eskom 87% short of 2027 smart meter target

eriinfo.com10 months ago05 mins

Eskom hopes to cut down on electricity theft though smart meters. (Image: Pixabay) Power utility Eskom has installed just over 73 500 smart meters – roughly an eighth of its target – as it races to eliminate load reduction by March 2027. In a recent statement, Eskom said more than 90% of the 73 523…

Meta’s smart glasses update boosts sound clarity and Spotify integration

eriinfo.com10 months ago03 mins

Meta Platforms has begun rolling out a major software update for its AI‑powered smart glasses lineup, introducing new features designed to improve everyday usability and audio experiences. The v21 software update, currently being deployed through Meta’s Early Access Programme, brings two headline enhancements: Conversation Focus and deep Spotify integration. The improvements apply to Meta’s AI…

Smart village powers Limpopo amid SA’s digital divide

eriinfo.com10 months ago05 mins

Electricity and energy minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. A Limpopo village is set to receive a smart village micro-grid that will provide solar-powered electricity to rural communities through smart grids. The project will be launched on Friday by electricity and energy minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa at Madimbo Primary School near Musina. It aims to provide sustainable,…

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Africa: Smart Aid Still Matters As Africa Ramps Up Domestic Health Financing

eriinfo.com12 months ago06 mins

Nairobi — As donor funding for Africa’s flagship health programmes declines, African leaders are pushing for greater self-reliance anchored in domestic resource mobilisation, even as they stress that targeted external support remains critical. At the Africa Health Systems Forum hosted by Strathmore Business School’s PRISM Centre with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,…

Eskom grilled over 6.2m smart meter plan with no budget

eriinfo.com12 months ago07 mins

The smart meters enable two-way visibility into electricity consumption. Eskom doesn’t know how much its 6.2 million smart meter rollout will cost, doesn’t have all the meters in stock, and hasn’t finalised procurement – yet insists it will meet its March 2026 target of 577 000 installations. During a presentation to the portfolio committee on…

Locally made smart ring launched in partnership with FNB

eriinfo.com12 months ago03 mins

FNB has expanded its digital payment ecosystem into the wearable technology space by announcing a new partnership with South African fintech start-up VezoPay, the company behind the country’s first smart payment ring. Read: Google South Africa launches AI glossary in Zulu, Xhosa and Afrikaans The new offering targets FNB Private Bank and RMB Private Bank…

Why smart glasses keep failing

eriinfo.com12 months ago025 mins

After a series of sputtering starts, it finally looks like all the puzzle pieces are falling into place for the rise of smart glasses as the next great consumer technology. All the puzzle pieces, that is, except one, and that one could stay forever lost. Dramatic progress has been made in important technologies that make…

Attend webinar on how to profit from smart e-mail management

eriinfo.com1 year ago04 mins

Exclusive webinar, hosted by ITWeb in partnership with Exclaimer and Prodata, will provide insight into how strategic e-mail management can solidify customer relationships, add value and establish new revenue streams. When it comes to IT services, the ability to add measurable value to customers is paramount. Fortunately, service providers can differentiate themselves by using a…