Powering the smart home revolution: Huawei launches next-gen fibre-to-the-room solution to accelerate intelligent connectivity

The iFTTR OptiXstar F50 supports ultra-fast broadband as well as integrated smart home services like local and cloud storage, home security, device control and AI health monitoring.

Huawei

6:10

MTN

7 Jul

‘Fiercely contested’ best network claim pits MTN against Cell C

MTN objects to Cell C’s “Now on SA’s Best Network” advert appearing across various media formats, saying it is deliberately crafted to mislead consumers.

Duxbury launches professional wireless survey, monitoring services to improve network reliability in SA

The services include an AP on a Stick Wireless Survey, Passive Wireless Survey, Predictive Wireless Survey and a User Experience Monitoring Service.

ITWeb TV: SA’s screen time obsession fuels mental health issues

South Africans spend over nine hours a day on screens, leading to depression, anxiety and attention problems, warns psychiatrist Dr Stacey Ochse.

ICT SMEs slam draft transformation policy direction

The ICT SMME Chamber “strongly opposes” the draft policy allowing equity equivalent investments, warning it undermines SA’s 30% HDI ownership law.

Admire Moyo

3:10

Department of Home Affairs

4 Jul

Biometric fee hike to impact prepaid cellular users

The Department of Home Affairs is undermining government’s digital inclusion efforts, says the Association of Comms and Technology.

Nicola Mawson

8:40

National Tender Bulletin

30 Jun

Top ICT tenders: RAF to upgrade SAP as part of transformation

The comprehensive upgrade of its SAP landscape forms part of its system modernisation focus, says the Road Accident Fund.

Shift to eSIMs gains momentum as telcos battle plastic waste

An estimated 200 million SIM cards are distributed each year by local telcos, ultimately generating a significant amount of e-waste.

IHS SA, Project Isizwe bring free public WiFi to KwaMashu

IHS South Africa joins forces with Project Isizwe to launch free, uncapped public WiFi in Durban’s KwaMashu township.

Duxbury unveils HPE Aruba’s latest data centre networking range

The CX 10040 distributed services switch is designed to improve performance and integrate advanced security features directly into the network fabric.

Duxbury Networking