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 Should South Africa invest in high technology R&D?by Prof. Tinus Pretorius, University of Pretoria
Over the last decades SA experienced both success and failure in the development and commercialisation of complex high technology systems and large products. The question is of course how success or failure is defined... ( more) |
Interview: Magnus Mchunguzi, MD Ericsson Sub-Saharan Africa
by Hans van de Groenendaal, EngineerIT
Moving from connection of people to the connection of things - 50-billion internet connections are envisaged by 2020."We conceptualise the world as a networked society, everybody lives in this networked world"... (more) |
Electronics manufacturing panel discussion
by Hans van de Groenendaal, EngineerIT
This month the panel discussion spotlight falls on the electronic manufacturing industry, with the focus on electronic manufacturing, prototyping and contract manufacturing. When the question of electronic manufacturing in South Africa arrises... ( more) |
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Electronics market overview
by Roger Lilley, EE Publishers
The European electronics manufacturing market has gone through turbulent times over the last two years, with billings (the distributor's invoice value to his customers) in the last quarter of 2012 falling to levels below the first quarter of 2010... (more) |
| Cyber espionage targets governments worldwide
by Hans van de Groenendaal, EngineerIT
In his 1986 book Digital Fortress, Dan Brown explores the effect of government surveillance of electronically stored information on the private lives of citizens, and the possible civil liberties and ethical implications of using this technology. Now we know that he was not far off the mark, and this may yet become a reality... ( more) |
Response to letter in EngineerIT on the deteriorating cell phone network quality
by Richard Boorman, VodacomIt's useful to give a bit of context to the discussion. We're in the middle of a connectivity boom with rapidly escalating data volumes. This is a good thing since there's a proven link between internet penetration and GDP growth, so more connections = economic growth = more jobs... ( more) |
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Benefits of cloud computing? Winning letter to the editor
by Kirsten du Toit, Renprop
Almost daily I hear over the radio, see on TV and come across articles discussing how the cloud can help small businesses grow. On the other hand I also hear dissenting voices claiming that cloud is just a lot of hot air... (more)
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BYOD - why are IT managers resisting?
by Hans van de Groenendaal, EngineerIT
Not everyone agrees with the notion that IT managers and CIOs are resisting the implementation of BYOD (bring your own device). Can IT managers and CIOs afford to resist in the face of the clear benefits that are emerging?... (more) |
Four steps to securing the BYOD world
by Lorna Hardie, Hewlett-Packard South AfricaYou can't secure every device, and the day of limiting devices and platforms has passed. Don't focus on devices - focus on the data, the apps and the users. The bring-your-own-device era poses a massive security challenge: all those different devices and platforms... ( more) |
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Video surveillance in power substations
by Harry Hsiao, Moxa
Power substations play a crucial role in delivering electricity to consumers by converting transmission voltage to the lower voltage used in homes and businesses. Since power plants are often located far from the population centre they serve... (more)
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IPv6 for automation technology
Information from Siemens
Although much has already been written about IPv6, there are now an almost unmanageable number of documents, congresses, and training courses. EngineerIT came across a White Paper from Siemens which addresses the necessary principles and requirements... ( more) |
| Industrial PCs: the top five challenges on the factory floor
Information from Phoenix Contact
With the PC-based control systems gaining popularity, plant engineers are turning to industrial PCs (IPCs) for control, HMI and data collection applications. The top five challenges are discussed... (more) |
HACCP accreditation for food company
Information from Wonderware Since its inception in 1984, Imana Foods had expanded substantially, and needed to gain certification in internationally recognised quality and food safety standards such as ISO 9001 and hazard analysis, critical control point methodology (HACCP)... ( more) |
| No more trial and error
by Dr. Patrick Bosselmann, Turck, Germany
A new simulation software based on the ray tracer algorithm enables the calculation and planning of complex UHF-RFID applications. This new simulation software enables the calculation of a range of UHF antennas in specific industrial applications... ( more) |
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Decentralised automation at all process levels
Information from Bürkert Contromatic
Intelligent control heads enable decentralised automation of hygienic production processes. In the competitive global environment, companies of this industry are forced to make their production processes as efficient and costeffective as possible... (more) |
| A practical guide to high-speed PCB layout
An EngineerIT article review
Features editor Hans van de Groenendaal provides a brief overview of John Ardizzoni's article "A practical guide to high-speed printed-circut-board layout". In this review we highlight some of the aspects covered... ( more) |
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Solving the soft error conundrum
Information from Renesas ElectronicsMany types of electronic systems - including industrial controls and consumer devices - use static random access memory (SRAM), especially in applications where speed and efficient energy use are important... (more) |
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Amateur Radio - Studying propagation - a school science project
by Hans van Groenendaal, EngineerIT
In some schools we have seen amateur radio playing a role in creating interest in science and technology, subjects the president also addressed in his address. It is about hands-on experience... ( more) |
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Telecoms Developments in Africa
by Matthew White, Iona Press
- Telecoms boom leaves rural Africa behind
- Kenya launches National ICT Master Plan 2017
- Tanzania migrates to digital terrestrial TV broadcasting
- Etisalat offers low-cost access to social media
- Rwanda launches ICT system to promote government efficiency
- Nigeria fines MTN, Glo, Airtel and Etisalat N22-million over promotions
- Alcatel dips deep to fund East African expansion
- Zimbabwe to issue converging licences
- Telecom Namibia signs ground-breaking deal with New Telco
- SA Mobile termination rate drops... (more)
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Gadgets4Geeks
- Smart pen goes WiFi
- Ultrabook - enjoy the touch experience
- Nashua app now also for BlackBerry 10
- Galaxy S III now also in miniature
- Party to the limit... (more)
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