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The future of fibre-optic networks – why the constant need for speed?
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (898+ words) The global and local digital economy is accelerating at a pace that no one could've predicted a decade ago. At the heart of this change lies fibre-optic infrastructure, carrying vast quantities of data across continents and oceans into every corporate,…...
Low Earth orbit satellite connectivity reshapes options for remote, resilient networks
5+ hour, 3+ min ago (430+ words) As enterprise dependency on always-on digital services continues to grow, organisations operating in remote and infrastructure-constrained areas are re-evaluating how they design resilient networks. Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology is increasingly emerging as a practical, enterprise-grade option to address…...
ITWeb TV: Vumatel intensifies fibre push in underserved areas
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (750+ words) Speaking in an interview with ITWeb TV, chief commercial officer Simon Butler said the company's next phase of growth will be driven largely by expansion beyond traditional metro markets, building on the success of its prepaid fibre model first piloted…...
Mobileum Showcases “Signal to Value” at MWC Barcelona 2026
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (173+ words) Mobileum Inc. (Mobileum), a leading global provider of analytics and network solutions, highlighted its Signal to Value vision at MWC Barcelona 2026, demonstrating how telecom operators can turn network events into insight, action, and revenue. At the event, Mobileum demonstrated how…...
The sustainable choice for the AI era
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (289+ words) To support AI strategies, organisations should partner with colocation data centres that have the infrastructure and scale to underpin the AI journey, rather than attempting to scale up their capacity in-house, he says. "Colocation is more sustainable and allows organisations…...
MultiChoice finds ‘home’ for Showmax content
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (213+ words) MultiChoice has made contingency plans for the original content and select titles from its Showmax video streaming service. This, as the streaming platform is set to close on 30 April. In a statement issued this morning, the company says Showmax Originals…...
Spectrum Switch sponsors WAPA 20th anniversary: Redefining the wireless landscape – without limits since 2006
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (389+ words) The Wireless Access Providers Association's celebrations mark 20 years of advancing wireless connectivity across SA. - Spectrum Switch sponsors WAPA 20th anniversary: Redefining the wireless landscape " without limits since 2006 As demand for reliable broadband continues to grow across South Africa, collaboration within the…...
MPs flag capacity constraints as ICASA readies renewals
4+ day, 52+ min ago (541+ words) As the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) gears up for licence renewals, the authority's capacity to handle the process amid the parliamentary procedure for councillor interviews has been questioned. ICASA must fill four vacancies on its council, with…...
E-mail: A compliance blind spot and potential reputational risk
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (394+ words) E-mail remains a dominant channel for business communications, but unregulated e-mail signatures can present a serious brand, trust and compliance risk for organisations. This is according to speakers addressing a webinar presented by Exclaimer in partnership with ITWeb. A poll…...
A win-win solution to the problem of unsolicited telemarketing calls
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (724+ words) As South Africa's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Competition tightens regulation around unsolicited telemarketing through the National Consumer Commission (NCC) opt-out registry, a local technology firm is proposing a broader solution: redesigning how personal data is exchanged in the first…...