Fixing South Africa’s Infrastructure Starts with PredictableIoT
In a high-pressure operating environment, municipalities, businesses and entrepreneurs need connectivity they can design around – not connectivity they need to manage. South Africa’s infrastructure environment is under sustained pressure. Municipal service delivery, energy reliability, logistics security and agricultural efficiency are all facing structural constraints-compounded by fiscal pressure and operational risk. In response, IoT adoption […]
Designing IoT Devices for Deterministic LPWANEnvironments in South Africa
South African engineers designing IoT devices operate under a very different set of constraints than their counterparts in highly uniform infrastructure environments. Local deployments must account for: In this environment, deterministic network behaviour becomes a structural engineering advantage. The Sigfox South Africa 0G network, built on Ultra Narrow Band (UNB) technology, was designed specifically for […]
South Africa’s IoT Growth Will Fail Without Infrastructure Discipline
South Africa’s IoT ecosystem is entering a more serious phase. What began as isolated pilots – smart meters here, asset trackers there – is evolving into scaled infrastructure deployments embedded in municipal systems, logistics networks, agriculture operations and enterprise monitoring frameworks. But as these systems mature, a structural issue is becoming visible: IoT success is […]
Unpredictable IoT Is Quietly IncreasingCosts for South African Businesses
Across South Africa, businesses are investing heavily in IoT to reduce losses, improve visibility and increase operational efficiency. From fleet tracking and cold-chain monitoring to energy optimisation and smart metering, connected devices are becoming embedded in day-to-day operations. But as deployments scale, many organisations are encountering a problem that was not visible during the pilot […]
AI is only as smart as the data behind it: Why LPWAN is becoming enterprise infrastructure
Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to innovation labs or pilot projects. Across utilities, logistics, manufacturing and the public sector, AI-driven systems are increasingly being used to predict failures, optimise resource usage and automate operational decision-making. Yet as many organisations are discovering, AI initiatives rarely fail because of algorithms or processing power. They fail because […]
Why AI Needs IoT Devices That Last for Years – Not Months
AI is transforming everything from smart cities and utilities to logistics and agriculture. But while attention often focuses on software and platforms, the real work happens much closer to the ground – inside devices collecting data every day. In South Africa, where infrastructure spans vast distances and maintenance costs add up quickly, LPWAN networks are […]
South Africa’s IoT Future: Why Purpose-Built Networks Must Replace GSM
South Africa’s next big leap in connectivity won’t come from faster smartphones — it’ll come from smarter machines. Across farms, mines, hospitals, and cities, the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming how we grow food, move goods, save energy, and deliver care. But here’s the catch: many of these connected devices still rely on GSM […]
Africa’s Innovation Isn’t Broken — We’re Just Measuring It Wrong
If you think innovation only happens in high-rise offices or billion-dollar startups, you haven’t been to a South African farm using solar-powered sensors to save water — or an informal delivery network where low-cost trackers keep goods safe. These are the kinds of solutions quietly improving lives across Africa. They’re not designed for Silicon Valley […]
Why AIoT Is South Africa’s Next Big Leap
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 […]
Non-revenue water is costing billions, but smart meters are changing that
South African municipalities are under growing pressure to modernise ageing water infrastructure, improve service delivery, and reduce non-revenue water losses that cost billions annually. One scalable, data-driven solution gaining momentum is smart water metering. Powered by IoT and low-power connectivity, smart meters are helping municipalities better monitor consumption, detect leaks early, and issue accurate, dispute-free bills. […]
What to Expect from Sigfox SA in the IoT Space in 2025
As the world of IoT (Internet of Things) continues to evolve, Sigfox SA is positioning itself as a key player in South Africa’s connected future. With ambitious plans for 2025, Sigfox SA is focusing on three key areas: network expansion and densification, ecosystem enhancement, and lowering the barriers to adoption. Here’s a closer look at […]
Sigfox Atlas Wi-Fi Service Achieves Unprecedented Success with Over 90% Geolocation Accuracy
The South African Logistics & Supply Chain sector stands to gain significantly from the recent advancements made by Sigfox in Wi-Fi geolocation technology. The IoT service provider’s AI-enhanced Sigfox Atlas Wi-Fi service, powered by Machine Learning (ML), has achieved an outstanding geolocation success rate of over 90%, and is a game-changer for the industry. This […]