The quiet infrastructure powering AI: why long-life IoT networks matter more than ever
AI may dominate technology headlines, but behind every intelligent system lies an often-overlooked requirement: reliable data collected consistently over time. As South Africa’s digital economy accelerates, IoT is shifting from experimentation to production-scale deployments. Increasingly, these deployments are designed not just to monitor assets, but to feed analytics and AI platforms that drive automation and optimisation. […]
Sector by Sector – 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 GSM-based connectivity (2G/3G/4G) to power their IoT deployments—a choice that increasingly exposes them to […]
Africa’s Innovation Scorecard Needs a Rethink — Sigfox SA Makes the Case
Africa’s innovation economy is vibrant — but it’s being measured with the wrong yardstick. While global rankings celebrate billion-dollar valuations, patent counts, and R&D budgets, a quieter, more inclusive wave of innovation is unfolding in farms, factories, municipalities, and informal supply chains. This is the space where grassroots IoT solutions are delivering measurable results — […]
AIoT Is South Africa’s Next Competitive Advantage, If We Act Now
The Dawn of AIoT: A Game-Changer for South African Business As the CEO of Sigfox South Africa, I have a front-row seat to the remarkable convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). This fusion, known as AIoT, is more than just a technological trend – it’s a catalyst for transformation across […]
This is How SA’s Municipalities Are Finally Getting Smart About Water
As South Africa contends with rising pressure on its water infrastructure, a quiet but powerful shift is underway in how municipalities measure and manage water usage. Smart water metering, backed by scalable IoT connectivity, is fast becoming a cornerstone of modern utility management. Smart meters have been in use globally for some time. Still, the […]
Beyond Theft Prevention: How Asset Tracking Can Enhance Your Bottom Line
In South Africa, we are used to thinking of vehicle and asset tracking solutions as being primarily anti-theft. But as supply chains become increasingly complex and competitive pressures mount, South African companies are increasingly recognising that asset tracking represents an opportunity to save costs and establish a strategic competitive advantage. “While South African businesses have […]