Obituary: Stephan Nel

Stephan Nel, founder and CEO of the OmniDigital group of companies, has passed away. Nel was born in Potchefstroom on 18 February 1977 and died in Pretoria on 10 April 2024. A lifelong entrepreneur, he started his career in the IT industry at the age of 16, operating...

Cellular IoT connections to hit 5,4bn by 2030

The cellular IoT ecosystem is poised for significant transformation over the next seven years, driven by the rise of 5G technologies as revealed by new Omdia research. With a predominant focus on 5G RedCap, 5G Massive IoT, and 4G LTE Cat-1bis modules, the forthcoming...

AR/VR technologies could transform constructions

The construction industry is on the brink of a profound shift with the integration of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies – advancements that promise a radical redefinition of design, planning, and execution in construction projects. The...

Machine learning evolves as AI advances

Automation and artificial intelligence are driving advances in machine learning – where computers and devices become more intelligent and autonomous over time. Data science and machine learning (DSML) are evolving rapidly to meet the increasing significance of data in...