While society benefits most from digital adoption, it still depends on businesses and governments to drive the process, says the Digital Transformation Initiative.
The local Internet connectivity projects have been recognised globally for their innovative ideas to narrow the digital gap.
Spectrum and regulatory battles will dominate telecoms this year, alongside the positive rollouts of the Internet of things and fibre.
Bitcoin and encryption are some of the technologies users can deploy to avoid being compromised on the Internet.
Syrex gives some predictions for the coming year.
The Western Cape now boasts 72 public WiFi zones across the province, providing citizens with limited free Internet access.
This provides OpenWeb with absolute control over client experiences and the range of products and services it has on offer.
More than a million Capetonians have connected to the city's free WiFi service, says Xanthea Limberg.
The latest version of the Bluetooth core specification has been officially adopted, and will be included in devices within the next two to six months.
Mayor Solly Msimanga wants to get out of the multimillion-rand deal, saying it was entered into by the ANC-led administration unlawfully.
In the light of this, Activate will be giving 12 channels of sip away for only R350.
Despite initial technical problems, almost 74% of Gauteng grade one and eight learners who applied online for school assignment have been placed.