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...

Why ESG is gaining traction

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is the new imperative for companies around the world. The realisation that climate change is accelerating is just one of the factors that is making waves in boardrooms and organisations of all sizes in all industries.  ...

A blockchain primer

Blockchain is the distributed ledger technology that enables the immutable and secure transfer of assets. The Blockchain Research Institute of Africa explains that anything from currencies to land titles to votes can be tokenized, stored, and exchanged on a blockchain...

WiFi predictions for 2024

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has released its Annual Industry Report 2024, outlining 10 predictions for 2024 and beyond that are expected to change the way wireless technology is used by communities and businesses across the world, including improved...

5G goes mainstream

5G has held out the promise of faster, more pervasive technology for some years – and it’s finally going mainstream in 2024. The November 2023 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report projects that total mobile subscriptions in sub-Saharan Africa will grow at 3 percent...