The rail, road, port and aviation technologies aim to support safer, more connected and efficient transport across South Africa.
ITWeb TV: SA-made Milkor 380 drone readies for action | Ep #130
In this episode of ITWeb TV, news editor Admire Moyo talks to Daniel du Plessis, communications director at Milkor, about the Milkor 380 unmanned aerial vehicle, an advanced medium-altitude, long-endurance platform which exemplifies South Africa's growing prowess in aerospace technology and its potential to enhance security, surveillance, and operational efficiency. #UAVs #Drones #AerospaceTech #Milkor380
The investments include biometric-enabled passenger journeys, predictive maintenance systems, and aviation research partnerships with the CSIR and The Innovation Hub.
Real-time tracking, analytics, automation and AI streamline operations and optimise resource allocation, says the transport minister.
The digitally-obsessed low-cost airline has no plans to pump the breaks on its technology and innovation efforts, says CIO Eswee Vorster.
ITWeb OTR: FlySafair eyes aviation sweetspot
FlySafair's CIO Eswee Vorster details the ups and downs that come with being a digitally-obsessed airline, how tech can advance scalability, where the airline is headed in the age of artificial intelligence, and whether consumers can expect inflight WiFi in the near future. #itwebotr #flysafair #digitaltechnology
By using facial recognition software, businesses can verify customer identities quickly and securely, says Aadiel Ayob, executive – Innovative Enterprise Services and Solutions at Sizwe Africa IT Group.
Passenger use of mobile devices for booking, on-boarding and bag collection is increasing, a study finds.
In SA, cargo flights are considered an essential service, which means an increase in demand and an opportunity for airlines to make up for lost revenue.
Operators have to do what they can to incentivise customers and review air travel bonuses or loyalty programmes, says LoyaltyPlus.
The Girls Fly Programme in Africa has seen hundreds of young girls participate in its educational, networking and scholarship initiatives.
When travel resumes, airlines will need robust technology to get off the ground, according to Dimension Data
The local blood service taps a female pilot, Lebohang Lebogo, to fly its drone to deliver blood timeously to where it is needed.
The technology joint venture, Nacelle, will be a service provider in aviation and related sectors, providing IT operations, support and software development.