Today, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is ushering in a new era of productivity and efficiency for industries across the globe. Yet, despite decades of use among some industrial players, IIoT can still seem like an emerging technology. As is often the case with the adoption of new technologies, the road to acceptance has […]
In an industrial setting, energy isn’t taken for granted. One power outage can send devastating ripple effects across organisations ceasing operations and pausing the vital flow of information between parts of the value chain. Hardly a background mechanism, energy is integral to each part of any business – be it core power sources, backup generators […]
Pick up any newspaper, click over to a news website, and you’re bound to see a headline about the misappropriation of personal data by a corporation. Outrage ensues, yet consumer behaviour remains largely unchanged. Let’s talk about what news outlets are missing – detailed data insights are being used to ensure the future relevance of […]
In agriculture, it’s the things you can’t predict that are the most terrifying. While struggling to be ever more productive, doing more with diminishing resources and battling mother nature and market shifts, staying on top of every element within your agricultural ecosystem is vital. In rugged, often isolated conditions, how can data be drawn from […]
By Zac Steyn The agricultural space impacts the daily activities of people across the world – this will never change. What has changed is how we drive the operational efficiency within the agricultural industry. Let’s get practical about what smart farming really looks like. The diesel price over the past 10 years has seen stable […]
To stay relevant in an increasingly competitive digitalised world, it is vital for every ecosystem within each industry to adopt a strategy to monitor and track value in real-time. Retail is no different. With progress thwarted by a lack of communication between existing legacy systems, stock theft and manualised monitoring – operation-wide synergy is vital […]
by Danielle du Plessis Ports are a vital part of the supply chain. They are the interfaces between the sea, rivers, rail and road, and thus play an important role in the management and coordination of materials and information flows. Today’s ports are complex ecosystems which span an extensive number of stakeholders, from port operators […]
by André Strauss There is a lack of visibility across all systems in base stations due to multiple legacy systems being outdated, siloed and proprietary. As a result, there is no clear line of sight of a base station’s conditions including ambient temperatures and cooling requirements. Equipment health and performance is not monitored and there […]
The goal for many mining professionals is to implement a real-time disaster management prevention plan that safeguards the environment, human life, and massively reduces risk. With so many potential hazards and a very real incident risk and ripple effect, data is key to understanding and, ultimately avoiding, disaster. In a bid to avert avoidable disaster, […]
By Johan Alberts Prescriptive maintenance and the future of asset management systems using IoT. The cost and impact of asset downtime is a continuing problem for those within the mining, oil and gas sectors. When parts break and components fail, it all too often sends productivity to a grinding halt. However, the advent of technological […]
The Building Management System and the practice of building automation in the age of IoT. By Xolani Zuma Building management systems (BMS), also known as building automation systems (BAS), refer to computer-based control systems that can be installed in buildings to monitor and regulate the buildings electrical and mechanical equipment. The role of the building […]
It’s the big new buzzword in IoT, but how mature is the ‘intelligent edge’? Brainstorm convened a special roundtable to find out. The intelligent edge is still a new concept for many. So what is it and why do they need it? Gareth James, network and security sales specialist, VMware: The intelligent edge is important […]
MEDIA STATEMENT 28 March 2019 Munich, March 28, 2019 – Fujitsu RunMyProcess is enabling enterprises to extract more value than ever before from data captured by their IoT devices through a new partnership with IoT.nxt. The Fujitsu RunMyProcess high-productivity application Platform-as-a-Service (hpaPaaS) integrates IoT data, captured and filtered by the IoT.nxt cloud, into a wide […]
With the Fourth Industrial Revolution well under way, our team is always on the lookout for the latest and greatest in the tech landscape. 2019 promises to be a year of prominent change, particularly in how we connect, communicate and share data. Edge Computing. Edge computing technology is growing in power and capability, so in […]
Unbelievable projects, growth and a brilliant team – our success in 2018 was a testament to our incredible people. Here’s to 2019: Glorious partnerships and client relationships, big changes, bigger disruption and goals that we know are going to make a massive difference to industries across the globe. “One man’s ceiling is another man’s floor, […]
10 December 2018 Energy cost savings are already being realised at several of 50 schools in Florida, USA, that chose IoT.nxt’s solution to deliver energy optimisation and reduce consumption. Since installation started in September some schools where the technology is fully activated and running have reported savings of up to 15%. “The roll-out is progressing […]
CEO, Nico Steyn, shared more about the establishment if IoT.nxt and what the company has achieved; in an interview with Classic1027FM Business Breakfast. Listen here:
8 November 2018 Award-winning South African based Internet of Things (IoT) technology company subsidiary IoT.nxt USA has appointed Jason Bradlee as its Chief Operating Officer for the Americas. Prior to joining IoT.nxt, Jason served as Executive Vice President and Head of Security for Fujitsu Americas and before that he acted as Vice President at Ericsson, […]
The Internet of Things is taking the world by storm as it is slowly woven into our everyday lives. With about 328 million devices being connected to the internet each month, Industry 4.0 is growing at an astronomical rate. IoT is quickly being implemented in global industries such as mining, manufacturing, agriculture, smart buildings, asset […]
Africa, along with the rest of the world, is currently charging through the fourth industrial revolution. Society is beginning to be reshaped by the smart use of information and technology. One of the most apparent examples of this change is the acceleration of the implementation of the Internet of Things. Smart, connected devices are not […]
17 August 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen Creamer Media Reporter Mining companies need to establish ecosystems of suppliers and partners to establish, operate, manage and integrate an intelligent mine, says Internet of Things (IoT) solution developer IoT.nxt mining partnerships director Eric Croeser. “Mining companies, whether small or global, cannot solve the problems they have on their […]
August 2018 It is quite evident that the Internet of Things (IoT) is developing and growing at an ascending rate. RFID sensors, Wearable gadgets, Vehicles and software are evolving past the rudimentary functions and the network is accelerating to include additional advancements every day. One can likely say that the number of connected gadgets at […]
2 August 2018 The third annual MTN Internet of Things Awards celebrated the best of South Africa’s market-ready IoT solutions, applications and developers on Tuesday, July 31 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. The conference saw discussions on smart cities, fleet management, automotive, and insurance and how IoT is influencing these industries and concluded with […]
31 July 2018 “IoT creates value for business and also in many other applications like the management of cities. It was exciting to see many developments in this field, a year since we won this prestigious award.” – Co-founder and CEO Nico Steyn in conversation with Powerfm987 after the award ceremony for the 2018 MTN […]
30 July 2018 Almost a year ago, South African company IoT.nxt expanded its operations to The Hague to shape its international ambitions. We spoke to Joe Bester, Marketing Director at IoT.nxt in The Netherlands, about IoT.nxt and his experience of doing business in The Hague in the past year. What is IoT.nxt? “IoT.nxt was established […]
30 July 2018 SAN FRANCISCO, July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, announced the addition of 17 Silver members and 5 Associate members. Linux Foundation members help support development of the shared technology resources, while accelerating their own innovation through open source leadership and participation. […]
Industrial IoT and the connected factory concept are red-hot topics. Yet often, there is confusion among professionals in both on and offline discussions around the role of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. Questions like, “Does IoT replace SCADA?”, “Can the two be integrated?” and “What is the difference between IoT, SCADA & PLC?” always […]
MEDIA STATEMENT 13 July 2018 XLink is pleased to announce that it has clinched a strategic partnership with IoT innovator IoT.nxt, with the aim of enabling businesses to rapidly digitalise their operations and take advantage of the Internet of Things. IoT.nxt is a Microsoft Gold Partner for Data Platforms and winner of several innovation and […]
It’s no secret that large organisations are faced with numerous threats to their people, assets and operations. When an incident occurs, the faster you can react, the more likely it is that you can minimise potential losses. Delayed awareness and slow response times can be costly for production rates, profitability, reputation and the health and […]
Isn’t it time decisions were made in real-time, rather than waiting for the weekly management meeting or for your superior to gather, analyse and disclose data findings? We think so.
Worrying about being able to embed delicate technology into a rugged environment, or whether a data network will be able to handle the load placed on it by an interconnected, industrial ecosystem are the least of your worries. Rest-assured, we’ve got these issues covered. It’s time for you to start focusing on how you’ll build […]
By Marilyn de Villiers 14 June 2018 One of the fastest-growing trends in the ICT sector, and one that is generating considerable hype and attention is the Internet of things (IOT). Analyst firm Gartner predicts that there will be 26 billion connected devices by 2020. Nico Steyn, CEO of IOT technology innovator, Centurion-based IOT.nxt reckons […]
MEDIA STATEMENT 4 June 2018 Innovator in IoT technology, Pretoria-based IoT.nxt, achieved level 1 B-BBEE status, confirming the company’s commitment to make a meaningful contribution to the advancement of the South African economy through innovation using 4th Industrial Revolution technology. “President Ramaphosa mentioned the 4th Industrial Revolution in his first State of the Nation address […]
25 May 2018 How do our businesses evolve? Gareth Rees, head of Global Partnerships at IoT.nxt, talks to Moneyweb journalist Prinesha Naidoo about this in more detail. Full interview here: https://bit.ly/2KVvvXJ
6 April 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Dutch company Conclusion announced a strategic partnership with South African IoT innovator IoT.nxt. to act on the rising demand for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The combination of Conclusion’s knowledge of IoT and IoT.nxt’s technology agnostic solution will result in new business models and services supporting companies’ digitization strategies. This […]
By Kgaogelo Letsebe, Portals Journalist 28 March 2018 auteng-based Internet of things (IOT) technology innovator IOT.nxt has announced a strategic partnership with computing hardware giant Dell in a deal that will see the launch of ‘IOT in a box’- a solution that aims to fast track businesses’ ability to deploy IOT solutions into their operations. IOT.nxt […]
Gugu Lourie 27 March 2018 With a dedicated investor and a commitment to see a proudly South African firm conquer the world, IoT.nxt seems destined for greater things in the Internet of Everything market. South African innovator in Internet of Things (IoT) technology, IoT.nxt has been trying to find its place in the global IoT […]
By Schalk Burger 27 March 2018 Information technology (IT) hardware multinational DellEMC and local Internet of Things (IoT) developer IoT.nxt have launched an edge computing device, called the Raptor, which enables businesses to deploy an IoT network in their operational environments to integrate existing sensors and industrial devices into a platform that businesses can immediately […]
26 March 2018 IoT.nxt and Dell have clinched a strategic partnership that aims to help companies rapidly digitalise their business operations and make IoT solutions a reality. “IoT.nxt’s intelligent edge IoT gateway, the Raptor, has been combined with Dell Gateway technology and through this enable rapid digital transformation,” says Nico Steyn, CEO of IoT.nxt. “We […]
26 March 2018 A strategic partnership between South African innovator in Internet of Things (IoT) technology, IoT.nxt, and global technology and computing hardware giant Dell will allow companies to rapidly digitise their business operations and make IoT solutions a reality. This partnership combines the superior, robust Dell engineering with IoT.nxt’s world-leading innovation in IoT technology […]
26 March 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT A strategic partnership between South African innovator in Internet of Things (IoT) technology, IoT.nxt, and global technology and computing hardware giant Dell will allow companies to rapidly digitise their business operations and make IoT solutions a reality. “IoT.nxt’s intelligent edge IoT gateway, the Raptor™, has been combined with Dell Gateway […]
Vicky Sidler 14 March 2018 ELB Engineering Services and IoT.nxt are partnering to fully cover Sedibeng’s minerals processing plant with IoT systems – a first in South Africa. The IoT-driven plant, which ELB is building for Sedibeng, is expected to come online in September 2018 and will incorporate the latest advances in big data analytics, […]
By Simone Liedtke 13 March 2018 Johannesburg – JSE-listed ELB Engineering Services believes it can “leapfrog” South Africa into the Fourth Industrial Revolution by implementing Internet of Things (IoT) platforms at mineral processing plants. The company aims to achieve this through an exclusive technology partnership with software developer IoT.nxt, which was signed at a media […]
By Daniel Mpala on 12 March, 2018 Digital All Stars is a series of articles which aims to celebrate the best of South African digital. The articles, which will appear on Memeburn and Ventureburn, recognise and celebrate South Africa’s best digital entrepreneurs, business people, advertisers, and media professionals among others. In two years time, experts […]
By Tom Jackson on March 6, 2018 The Pretoria-based IoT.nxt has developed a framework that moves business beyond islands of automation and towards a seamless horizontally and vertically integrated digital enterprise, and has been expanding in Europe after securing ZAR100 million (US$7.7 million) in funding last year. The company opened an office in The Hague […]
By Kgaogelo Letsebe, Portals Journalist 5 March 2018 In the past months South Africa’s concerned citizens – in partnership with ICT business leaders and organisations – have been hosting hackathons in a desperate attempt to find viable technological solutions to the looming national water crisis. Last week was no different, when global technology group Siemens SA […]
28 February 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT South African innovator in Internet of Things (IoT) technology and solutions, IoT.nxt, has entered into a partnership with listed Dutch company ICT Group N.V. as part of its ongoing expansion into Europe as demand for IoT applications and digitization grows in this vast market. “We have engaged different companies since […]
26 February 2018 Recognising the radical changes in the way businesses interact with both clients and each other, Britehouse Automotive Group Executive, Callie Human, was driven to look for a way the Dimension Data division could ensure that they didn’t place unnecessary risk on their own shoulders by refusing to adapt. “As business leaders, we […]
19 February 2018 Internet of Things technology will be one of the key catalysts to how we shape our future world, especially in the automotive industry. This is the view of Michael Frans, Head of Business Development and Strategy for Automotive and Manufacturing Industries at T-Systems, in conversation with IoT.nxt about what new technologies will […]
12 February 2018 Report by Daleen van Wyk, Corporate Communication Mining companies are now ready for disruption and looking to introduce new technologies to drive efficiencies and revive the industry. This represents a dramatic shift in attitudes compared to a year ago. This is the major trend identified by team IoT.nxt at the Mining Indaba […]
9 February 2018 The claim has been made time and again: Internet of Things (IoT) solutions will change the world. But for Enaleni Holdings, an engineering firm that specialises in project management and physical asset management, this is a truth they see in action every day. After making a strategic choice to incorporate and embrace […]
MEDIA STATEMENT For immediate publication 29 January 2018 The new technologies unfolding in the 4th industrial revolution can drive the advancement of one of the oldest industries in South Africa – mining – and make a critical contribution to improved efficiency which, in turn, will protect jobs in this very labour intensive sector. “Using an […]
29 January 2018 “Digitalisation is one of the key themes of the 2018 Mining Indaba as the industry looks at new and innovative ways to improve its operations and ultimately profitability. “ The new technologies unfolding in the 4th industrial revolution can drive the advancement of one of the oldest industries in South Africa – […]
It’s hard to believe that the end of 2017 is upon us. Weren’t we all just sitting around a table, bright eyed and imagining what this year would have in store for us? We could never have anticipated how amazing this year would be, nor how it would set us up for what we believe will […]
13 December 2017 Ice cream is temperamental and can start changing quickly once the surrounding temperature is altered. One negligent moment of leaving a fridge open can spoil a lot of stock, leading to a double down of losses: goods and reputational damage. Yet with display fridges spread across the country in garage shops, supermarkets […]
Daleen van Wyk, Corporate Communication, 8 December 2017 Businesses face rapidly increasing challenges as advances in technology demand changes to future strategies. Too many are looking at outdated solutions to face the challenges. This has to change. This was the key message by IoT.nxt CEO, Nico Steyn, at the company’s first ever executive event hosted […]
7 December 2017 IoT is growing and will continue to grow beyond 2017. IHS Technology predicts that there will be 75 billion connected devices by 2020. IoT is about connecting exponentially more devices to the internet. This trend promises to make our global society more efficient and productive than we ever imagined possible. The Internet of […]
By Suzanne Franco, Surveys Editorial Project Manager at ITWeb Johannesburg, 7 Dec 2017 CEOs have the final say when it comes to implementing IOT solutions, said over 50% of businesses polled in a recent survey. ITWeb, in partnership with IoT.nxt, conducted an online IOT survey in September to examine the state of IOT adoption by […]
By Tom Jackson, 4 December 2017 South African startups IoT.nxt and NuvaLaw have opened offices in The Hague region of the Netherlands as they look to expand in Europe. The two startups, along with South African shopping centre fund Hystead Limited, took part in an official signing ceremony last week at the Volvo Ocean Race […]
By Staff Reporter, 30 November, 2017 Cape Town legaltech startup NuvaLaw yesterday signed an agreement with The Hague Business Agency and other Dutch authorities to set up in Leiden, The Netherlands to initially partner with large insurance companies in the European country, especially in The Hague and Leiden. The startup is one of three South African companies that will […]
MEDIA STATEMENT 28 November 2017 Overcoming the hurdle of retrofitting into existing infrastructure and creating system and device interoperability at the edge is a key differentiator that has contributed significantly to the strong growth of the past two years of South African innovator in Internet of Things technology and strategy, IoT.nxt. This full end-to-end IoT […]
28 November 2017 IoT.nxt’s unique capabilities Edge software stack and device the Raptor™ will be showcased when the company exhibits at the IoT Tech Expo North America, which starts on 29 November 2017 in Santa Clara, California. Overcoming the hurdle of retrofitting into existing infrastructure and creating system and device interoperability at the edge is […]
IT in Manufacturing December 2017 Three quarters of SA companies plan to implement IoT strategies in the near future, with 33% saying they have plans to start a strategy in the next six months and 40% planning to start in the next year or two. This is one of the key findings of a IoT […]
Staff Writer ITWeb Johannesburg, 8 November 2017 Nico Steyn, co-founder and CEO of IoT.nxt, attributes much of his company’s success to good fortune, timing and an amzing team that has played in its favour. “What started off as an integration exercise, led us to where we are today.” He has always seen great potential in IT, […]
2017-11-08 – Kyle Venktess Johannesburg – South African start-up IoT.nxt is aiming to further its global expansion into the US. IoT.nxt CEO Nico Steyn and its chairperson, Wayne Fitzjohn, recently visited the US to introduce the IoT.nxt solution to possible partners. Fitzjohn told Fin24 that the visit was a success and the Pretoria-based firm could soon […]
8 November 2017 Visionary leadership that drives business transformation and innovation in the South African IT industry will be celebrated tonight at the annual award event of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals of SA (IITPSA). IoT.nxt CEO, Nico Steyn, is in the select company of executives from leading companies in the industry as a […]
Award-winning South African Internet of Things company IoT.nxt will introduce the USA tech market to its ground-breaking technology and solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things at the IoT Tech Expo North America, to be presented from 29 November 2017 at the Santa Clara Convention Centre, Silicon Valley. “We are excited to attend the […]
Goo Gou Lourie 7 November 2017 IoT.nxt announced on Tuesday it will introduce the USA tech market to its ground-breaking technology and solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things at the IoT Tech Expo North America, to be presented from 29 November 2017 at the Santa Clara Convention Centre, Silicon Valley. “We are excited to […]
Working with computers has been seen as something cool since the very first machine made its way into consumer homes. Many of us remember the exhilaration and excitement of starting up our first real power machine, our very first Pentium processor with a staggering 4 MB RAM and a dial up internet cable offering us […]
Carol Rudinschi, PhD, of IIoT World, interviewed IoT.nxt CEO Nico Steyn to get his insights on the Industrial Internet of Things. Running factories from our phones, adaptive robots that work alongside humans or 3D printing are just a few characteristics of smart manufacturing. Nico Steyn, CEO of IoT.nxt shares his thoughts about Industrial IoT, connecting devices, and […]
Gugu Lourie 27 October 2017 While IoT.nxt has managed to expand into Europe and set up shop in the Hague, Netherlands, partnering with US firms may help the IoT company to be one of the biggest IoT firms in the world. South African innovator in Internet of Things (IoT) Technology IoT.nxt said on Thursday it was […]
Goo Goo Lourie 27 October 2017 IoT.nxt CEO, Nico Steyn, and Chairman, Wayne Fitzjohn, visited the USA in September to explore partnership opportunities and collaboration with some of the largest tech companies in the USA. In this special edition of the first Talk IoT podcast, Goo Goo Lourie sits down with IoT.nxt CEO, Nico Steyn, […]
Digital twins are not all created equal. What does trusty old Wikipedia say a digital twin is? “Digital twin refers to a digital replica of physical assets, processes and systems that can be used for various purposes. The digital representation provides both the elements and the dynamics of how an Internet of Things (IoT) device operates and lives throughout its […]
October 13, 2017 Nico Steyn, CEO of Internet of Things innovator IoT.nxt, was named as one of the nominees for the IT Personality of the Year award, managed and presented by the Institute of Information Technology Professionals of SA (IITPSA), on Wednesday 11 October 2017. The list for the 2017 award is dominated by entrepreneurs and […]
MEDIA STATEMENT 11 October 2017 Nico Steyn, CEO of leading Internet of Things innovator IoT.nxt, is listed as one of the nominees for the prestigious IT Personality of the Year award, managed and presented by the Institute of Information Technology Professionals of SA (IITPSA). The list for the 2017 award is dominated by entrepreneurs and innovators […]
Thought Leadership by Eric Croeser The debate between which is more important, experience or qualifications, has been a debate for decades in the heavy asset-driven industries such as mining, oil and gas and manufacturing. The addition of minimum qualification criteria imposed by regulatory bodies on certain positions, such as artisans, has led to a steady […]
Johannesburg, 5 October 2017 Three quarters of SA companies plan to implement IOT strategies in the near future, with 33% saying they have plans to start a strategy in the next six months and 40% planning to start in the next year or two. This is one of the key findings of an IOT […]
4 October 2017, 11:55 The scope for IoT strategies in South Africa is significant as only 26% of participants indicated that they are currently actively using IoT technologies. Three quarters of SA companies plan to implement IoT strategies in the near future, with 33% saying they have plans to start a strategy in the next […]
IoT.nxt Chairman Wayne Fitzjohn has built a very successful career on challenging paradigms and equipping companies to break new ground sustainably. One of the highlights of his career was the founding of Talent10 Holdings with Chett Mahery and Joe Bester. Talent10 boasts in excess of 10 successful capital raises, including R100-million for IoT.nxt. A highlight […]
Adriaan Groenewald hosted IoT.nxt CEO Nico Steyn on the Leadership Platform on Cliff Central on Monday afternoon. Listen to the full interview below: Adriaan and Louis Groenewald interview Nico Steyn, co-founder and CEO at IoT.nxt (Information and Technology Services). They talk about how their business is literally changing the world “in action” as we speak. […]
Africa is in the midst of a fourth industrial revolution, and IoT is key to this process. Tom Jackson 27 September 2017 “Africa is perfectly poised for the disruption that IoT offers. Just as Africa skipped the `copper era’ in telecoms, we believe it will embrace the IoT revolution.” That’s according to Eric Croeser, and […]
Business leaders and senior executives in South Africa see the Internet of Things (IoT) as forming part of their business strategy. IoT.nxt conducted an Internet of Things (IoT) survey on ITWeb and the results have validated the company’s experience in where businesses stand with regards to their digital transformation road map. 62.7% of respondents in […]
By Gugu Lourie September 26, 2017 South African innovator in Internet of Things Technology, IoT.nxt, announced that it has been approved as an IBM Business Partner for Channel Rewards. “Our partnership with IBM is very important. It allows us to access the IBM software catalogue for us to get technical validation on our products to ensure […]
By Steven Meyer, editor, SA Instrumentation and Control October 2017, IT in Manufacturing Better, cheaper, faster. The digital technologies of the fourth industrial revolution have disrupted markets around the world, but many companies cannot afford just to rip and replace their existing systems in an effort to stay competitive. Luckily, they do not have to. […]
As South Africa approaches Heritage Day on Sunday, 24 September, it is perhaps fitting that IoT.nxt’s Director of Partnerships: Mining, Eric Croeser, speaks at the Hogan Lovells: Africa Forum on the topic of digital transformation in Africa. IoT.nxt, while rapidly expanding into other markets including Europe, the Far East and the US, was born in […]
According to Verizon’s report, State of the Market: Internet of things 2017, the global internet of things (IoT) platform market is set to explode by 35% per year, reaching an impressive $1,6-billion by 2020. IoT.nxt has spoken of the exponential growth curve ahead for industrial applications of IoT, and has noted that enterprises the world […]
IoT.nxt is proud to announce that it has been approved as an IBM Business Partner for Channel Rewards. IoT.nxt has been given the green light in the category: Software open distribution products. It is no mean feat to be approved as business partner by the international giant IBM, and is testament to the strong reputation […]
ITWeb The Internet of things (IoT) is a burning discussion for industrial and commercial businesses across all sectors wanting to digitalise and remain competitive. Industrial IoT (IIoT) is a sector with a massive growth curve, and this is not confined to markets such as the US, Europe and the Far East. South African business leaders […]
In the not-so-distant past conferences were all abuzz with the fourth industrial revolution, and how the next revolution would build on the rise of digital. We can all remember it. Delegates would sit and listen to futurists speak of a time when technology would fuse the digital, physical and biological worlds, and we would be […]
IoT.nxt is no stranger to being in the news. After an oversubscribed presentation at Leaderex 2017, Iot.nxt CEO Nico Steyn was interviewed by SABC News for their live cross-over to the event in Sandton on Tuesday, September 5. IoT as a concept and industry is exploding with interest from all quarters. Steyn’s presentation titled Eminence […]
IoT.nxt has enjoyed meteoric growth since it was launched at the end of 2015. While the rest of the industry scrambles to figure out how to showcase the exponential value of the Internet of Things, IoT.nxt is taking the IoT rule book and throwing it out of the window. This has led to massive demand internationally, […]
The Internet of Things (IoT) industry is growing fast in South Africa. Who are the executives behind IoT you should know? GooGoo Lourie, 5 September 2017 The IoT ecosystem is expected to experience the largest growth in the history of humankind. With a current market valuation of over $900 billion, both manufacturers and those looking to […]
2017-08-30 Johannesburg – Local Internet of Things firm IoT.nxt will open its first official international office in the next few days and has also achieved Microsoft Gold Partner status. This represents the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies and means the company has a close working relationship with Microsoft, according to CEO Nico […]
Johannesburg, 29 August 2017 “Achieving Gold Partner status is testament to the commitment of our team as they are required to pass stringent assessments. Migrating from Silver to Gold Partner status in a relatively short period of time was achieved thanks to the fast – and accelerating – growth IoT.nxt has achieved since the start […]
August 28, 2017 By Staff Writer South African innovators in Internet of Things technology, IoT.nxt, achieved Microsoft Gold Partner status for data platform this month, less than a year since the company was recognised as a Silver Partner last year. The company joins 68 other Gold Partners for data platform in South Africa and is […]
The machine to machine economy is being, and will continue to be, enabled by the broad adoption of industrial internet of things (IIoT). This is already moving beyond the hype cycle into significant adoption. However, the interoperability and intelligence brought about by the IoT is only half a solution when considering the machine to machine economy. Crypo-currencies […]
18th August 2017 By: Simone Liedtke Writer In a world of disruption, mines need to be more agile and implement improvements more readily as new technologies are introduced, says software developer IoT.nxt, which is looking to enter the US market early next year, when it hopefully launches its services and technology strategies from Silicon Valley, […]
We sat down with Eric Croeser, our Director of Partnerships in Mining, to chat about how mines currently manage safety and incident control and how IoT can help ensure intervention before the Bird Triangle fills up because, as we all know, the Bird Triangle theory always rings true. Not sure what we’re talking about? Eric, […]
Just a few days ago, US senators unveiled the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017.
With Women’s Day just around the corner, we took a look at a few of the women driving tech forward. How did we pick them? Well, tech is a broad term, so we looked for women driving positive change in society using, and creating, innovative solutions. Not taking anything away from their incredible achievements, Dr. […]
It’s time to put on your wellies. The digital disruption storm is past the horizon and in the business backyard. By Tamsin Oxford Business leaders are sensing the change. Gartner’s 2017 CEO Survey found that more than four in ten CEOs are in the process of undertaking digital business transformation. “It’s important to know […]
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“A buzzword, part of a revolutionary chapter in history and, supposedly, a ‘must have’. But what does IoT really mean for business? How can it create a different opportunity landscape for Africa? DISRUPT with Mpumi Nhlapo – powered by T-Systems – chatted to the CEO of IoT.NXT, a company that has been recognised as an […]
It was by chance that the founders of IoT.nxt fell into the industrial internet of things (IIoT) business.
Just around the corner from Durban, in a quiet corner of SA, Eric Croeser first fell in love with mining in his home town of Empangeni. Quick on his brightly-socked feet, and armed with a BSc in Mining and an MBA, Eric brings with him a deep understanding of complex mining operations, and what is […]
“Developing our technology with African constraints in mind created competencies in areas global players wouldn’t think of.”- Nico Steyn, CEO and Co-Founder, IoT.nxt. It was by chance that our founders fell into the IoT business, but sheer industriousness, and a dogged determination to create a system that worked, no matter what, that have kept us […]
“We’re not looking ahead to, or preparing for, the 4th Industrial Revolution. It’s here and you’re either going to be a part of carving the path for businesses, or you’re going to spend the next century playing catch up.” Nico Steyn, CEO IoT.nxt. Automation, digitisation and integration – they all result in pools of data […]
28 June 2017 South African innovator in Internet of Things (IoT) technology IoT.nxt announced it has selected Microsoft Azure to power its applications at different companies in diverse industries. “We use Microsoft from the edge to the cloud as it eases development, allows code to be reused between the cloud and sites and provides a […]
Gareth Rees, Director of Global Partnerships, says, “Specialised resources and key managers are still relevant. In fact, they need to be allowed to be more relevant by driving innovation and improvement, rather than monitoring and managing a system that can self-organise.”
A buzzword, part of a revolutionary chapter in history and, supposedly, a ‘must have’. But what does IoT really mean? Well, that depends on where you’re sitting.
Before you give yourself a pat on your back for digitising your mine, let’s look a little further down the road. The mining industry has, for the most part, embraced digitisation. Many of the processes are relatively automated, but operate in silos. Pit monitoring, ROM movement, drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, beneficiation and outbound logistics – […]
7 June 2017 Few businesses have a handle on just how huge the impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) will be and already is. That is where Nico Steyn’s company (he’s the cofounder and CEO) IoT.nxt comes in. The IoT is the networking of “smart” devices over and above computers and phones. The Money […]
Rather than just reacting when thresholds are reached, digitalised equipment allows users to manage a combination of trends continuously to monitor vitals, providing digital audit trails and proactive treatment. – Nico Steyn, IoT.nxt
Why IIoT/Industrie 4.0? “There is massive scope for IoT in Africa. As a continent, we are in a race in terms of becoming more competitive and more relevant in the global space. IoT as a technology certainly has the capability of catapulting Africa into the 4th industrial revolution.” – Nico Steyn, CEO IoT.nxt First we […]
By Tom Jackson on June 7, 2017 South African Internet of Things (IoT) startup IoT.nxt was named overall winner of the second MTN Internet of Things award event held at the Sandton Convention Centre, while also walking away with the Best Commercial Solution award. The Pretoria-based IoT.nxt has developed a framework that moves business beyond islands […]
South Africa | 6 June 2017 Laura Senior Johannesburg – Innovative local companies were awarded at the MTN Internet of Things Awards (IoT) last week in a celebration of companies bringing up market solutions that are market ready for IoT. Held at the Sandton Convention Centre and in their second year, the awards sought to identify as […]
Deur Niel Joubert 02 Junie 2017 Die tegnologiemaatskappy IoT.nxt het met die louere weggestap by die tweede jaarlikse “Internet van Dinge”-toekennings van MTN. IoT.nxt is aangewys as die algehele wenner van die aand en die maatskappy het ook die afdeling vir beste kommersiële oplossing gewen. IoT.nxt ontwikkel Internet van Dinge-toepassings vir ondernemings om hulle meer doeltreffend […]
By MTHULISI SIBANDA Johannesburg IoT.nxt has emerged the biggest winner at the Internet of Things (IoT) Awards held in Johannesburg. A technology company that has developed a world leading framework that makes the efficiencies, cost savings and increased revenue from IoT a reality for businesses, IoT.nxt clinched the Best Commercial Solution and was Overall Winner. […]
2 June 2017 The second annual MTN Internet of Things Awards celebrated the best of South Africa’s market-ready IoT solutions, applications and developers. Here are all the winners… The inaugural IoT Awards in 2015 set the benchmark for IoT creation and innovation in South Africa,” said Mariana Kruger, the MTN Business general manager private sector. […]
IoT.nxt is South Africa’s fast-growing innovator in IoT technology. By Gugu Lourie June 2, 2017 A South African innovator in Internet of Things (IoT) technology, IoT.nxt, is the country’s top IoT innovator that uses IoT apps and technology to solve business problems, according to MTN 2017 Internet of Things Awards. IoT technology is transforming the […]
By Sibahle Malinga, ITWeb’s portals journalist. Johannesburg, 2 Jun 2017 The winners of the second annual Internet of Things (IOT) Awards were announced yesterday at MTN Business Machine2Machine Conference at the Sandton Convention Centre. The awards “celebrate the best of SA’s market-ready IOT solutions, applications and developers,” according to MTN Business group executive, Oliver Fortuin. “This […]
Rapid digitisation brings with it masses of data and, as more and more businesses rush to roll out digitalisation roadmaps, some big problems start to become apparent. Network latency, differing data formats, legacy systems and data storage must all be addressed before the real benefits of digitalisation can be realised. “Central to digital transformation is […]
MEDIA STATEMENT 1 June 2017 South African innovator in Internet of Things (IoT) technology, IoT.nxt, was awarded the top accolade of Overall Winner at the second MTN Internet of Things award event held at the Sandton Convention Centre today. The company also walked away with the Best Commercial Solution award. “This is a great achievement […]
PRESS RELEASE 31 May 2017 Johannesburg – MTN Business will be hosting its second Internet of Things Conference and Awards on the 1st June 2017 at the Sandton Convention Centre. With over 400 delegates in attendance, the exclusive event will showcase the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in the IoT space, and celebrate South Africa’s […]
“The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the mining industry has opened up countless possibilities. From the massive reduction in time latency for survey information and aerial photos, to the ability to inspect high risk areas remotely, the UAV applications hold massive value.” – Eric Croese, Director of Partnerships – Mining Collecting more data, more […]
Does the Internet of Things need a big bang approach every time? James Francis 30 May 2017 I Imagine a world where sensors tell you immediately if your stock might spoil, cameras track the mood of your customers while they browse your store, maintenance orders are issued before equipment breaks…it’s a utopian vision that actually […]
The cyclical nature of the mining industry is well documented. Being in the middle of an upturn doesn’t imply anything. In fact, the only part of the cyclical swing worth commenting on is the height of the peaks and troughs. In the early 2000’s, we witnessed a notable increase in mining prices and investment in […]
23 May 2017 MEDIA STATEMENT Double digit increases in the cost of electricity since 2006 have eaten into corporate and industry profitability and was listed by Business Times as a contributing factor in the decline in business confidence in 2016. Using the Internet of Things (IoT) technology can deliver efficiencies and cost savings that can, […]
It’s no secret that IoT can transform agriculture. In fact, when planning ahead to ensure future relevance of any agricultural operation, it’s a no brainer. Yet still, the farming sector seems to be stuck in the mud. Why? Perhaps the most notable barrier for the tech industry when looking at agriculture is that tech is, […]
If we could narrow the list of things keeping farmers up at night down to just two things, it would probably be the weather and productivity. The weather, as we all know, is out of our control. Sure, measures can be taken to curtail the effects of drastic weather shifts, but for the most part […]
IoT.nxt sees the key to true data security lying in our Raptor technology, which doesn’t run on an operating system. A business using an edge gateway that runs on an operating system could potentially be vulnerable to attacks like WannaCry. This is why it is key to control the gateway layer and limit the operating […]
Nico Steyn, CEO IoT.nxt thinks so. “I believe that the current IoT model is constrained by the network and will not work because it’s not sustainable. If you look at it, you’re talking about trillions of sensors being deployed – there is absolutely no way that the network will be able to handle it. In some […]
3D printing in healthcare It’s been around since 1984, but only now are people starting to pay attention to 3D printing, particularly as it pertains to healthcare – and we’re not just talking dental. Although they’re still expensive, 3D, or Additive Manufacturing, solutions are slowly starting to being more reasonable, as they cement their place […]
Not content to lead the charge locally when it comes to the development and implementation of IoT technology, the IoT.nxt team have embarked on a journey of discovery to explore new frontiers in the global market. This week, our team members are dispersed across the globe in an epic campaign to bring new ideas, products […]
Fluctuating commodity prices place productivity at the core of growth strategies in the mining sector. As mines mature, it becomes more important than ever to have a clear, comprehensive view of extraction grades, machinery functionality and overall productivity. Knowing how the mine is performing at all times so as to make well-informed mining, financial, marketing […]
Collision, America’s fastest growing tech conference, is in full swing in the creative melting pot that is New Orleans. IOT.nxt CEO, Nico Steyn, was invited to join CEOs from a global line up of rapidly expanding startups and the world’s largest companies and media publications. Amongst the star-studded list of speakers which highlight thought-, and industry […]
IoT.nxt has had a blistering year, with overseas expansion and a big dose of investment. Matthew Burbidge 2 May 2017 Anyone who is still wondering whether or not South African startups can hit the same levels of exponential growth and funding as their Silicon Valley peers need only take a look at Centurion-based company IoT.nxt. […]
Wednesday 26 April 2017 | 13:48 CET | News South African startup IoT.nxt will be opening an office in the Netherlands this July, the company told Telecompaper. The opening of a Dutch branch follows the opening of one in London early this year. The new offices will help IoT.nxt shape its international ambitions. The […]
19 April 2017 Using IoT technologies can push the efficiency of farming to completely new levels as the food demands of a growing global population puts increasing pressure on agriculture around the world. According to a report by Business Insider published at the end of last year the world will need to produce 70% more […]
Tuesday 14 March 2017 | 16:54 CET | News South African Internet of Things company IoT.nxt has raised ZAR 100 million to fund its expansion plans, Fin24 reported. CEO of IoT.nxt, Nico Steyn announced that the company is looking to expand into the UK and other European markets, which are generally more developed in terms […]
South African television channel KykNet interviews IoT.nxt CEO, Nico Steyn, about the company’s innovation and global expansion plans.
Deur Niel Joubert 01 Maart 2017 ’n Suid-Afrikaanse onderneming, IoT.nxt, veroorsaak ’n beroering in die tegnologiewêreld met sy “internet van dinge”-toepassings. Die maatskappy het onlangs R100 miljoen se finansiering ontvang van sy belegger, Talent Holdings, om internasionaal uit te brei. IoT.nxt het die “internet van dinge”-toepassings vir ondernemings ontwikkel om hulle meer doeltreffend te maak, koste […]
By Tom Jackson on February 23, 2017 South African Internet of Things startup IoT.nxt has secured a further ZAR100 million (US$7.7 million) from funding partner Talent Holdings to expand globally. The Pretoria-based IoT.nxt has developed a framework that moves business beyond islands of automation and towards a seamless horizontally and vertically integrated digital enterprise. Disrupt Africa […]
IoT.nxt secures R100m funding Darryl Linington February 22, 2017 The UK and European markets offer very exciting opportunities for the IoT.nxt Internet of Things solution. Those markets are certainly a little further with regards to adoption but South Africa is rapidly catching up, and in some instances ahead of global companies. We have very forward […]
Johannesburg, 17 February 2017 The UK and European markets offer very exciting opportunities for the IoT.nxt Internet of things solution. Those markets are certainly a little further with regards to adoption, but South Africa is rapidly catching up, and in some instances, is ahead of global companies. There is very forward-thinking business leadership in South […]
February 9, 2017 • Staff Writer, Top Stories IoT NxT will be an exhibitor at this year’s Internet of Things Forum Africa conference (#IOTFA) to be held on 29 and 30 March 2017 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The conference will host IT executives, developers & makers, OEM’s, policy makers, automotive exec’s, operators, technology providers and […]
Tim Skinner, Editor, Connecting Africa, 2/6/2017 South African IoT start-up project IoT.nxt has announced it will be opening up a London office following a successful first 12 months. IoT.nxt prides itself on having a completely technology-agnostic platform which it claims can ensure interoperability of devices, applications, sensors, machines and people using any network or operating […]
Goo Goo Lourie January 17, 2017 South African innovator in the Internet of Things, IoT.nxt, will exhibit at the IOT Tech Expo Global and CEO, Nico Steyn, and Deloitte Digital’s Gareth Rees, join a select panel of speakers including executives from Maersk, Amazon, Verizon and BMW. Steyn and Rees are the only South Africans amongst the […]
By Staff Writer Posted on Thursday, December 15th, 2016 IoT.nxt, a South African innovator in the Internet of Things is set to open an office in London UK early 2017, the first international office for the company founded one year ago. The Pretoria-based IoT.nxt says it chose the UK as its first expansion outside South […]
By Tom Jackson on December 14, 2016 South African Internet of Things startup IoT.nxt will open an office in London early in 2017, signalling the first international expansion for the company founded one year ago. Disrupt Africa reported in June the Pretoria-based IoT.nxt had developed a framework that moves business beyond islands of automation and towards […]
Posted by IT-Online on Dec 13, 2016 in News Pretoria-based IoT.nxt, will open an office in London UK early in 2017, the first international office for the company founded just one year ago. “We have experienced strong growth in the local market in the past year and we are ready to use the London office […]
GooGoo Laurie 12 December 2016 South African-based Internet of Things (IoT) firm IoT.nxt will open an office in London UK early 2017, the first international office for the company founded one year ago. The Pretoria-based IoT company has identified associates in the UK. The company said two members from IoT.nxt South Africa will be based […]
By Regina Pazvakavambwa, 24 Nov 2016 Internet of things (IOT) technologies are making a fundamental impact on business but companies do not necessarily know how to engage with them. This is according to Gareth Rees, leader of Deloitte Digital Transformation SA, who notes adopting IOT is not about ripping and replacing – or even about the […]
Winners of 2016 TT100 Business Innovation Awards help overcome SA’s unique challenges 28 October 2016 Contributing writer Despite widespread pessimism over South Africa’s skills shortages and economic prospects, the country has a thriving culture of business innovation capable of flourishing in adversity. This was abundantly clear at The Da Vinci Institute / TT100 Business Innovation […]
Staff writer 22 September 2016 While South Africa has not seen the large scale adoption of IoT connected devices, one company is poised to take advantage of the coming wave. In an anonymous office park in Centurion, Gauteng, a company called iot.nxt say they’re slowly changing the enterprise world, one connected device at a time. […]
Aug 19, 2016— Cavalier Group, a vertically integrated provider of red meat to South African retailers, operates cattle and lamb livestock farms, feedlots, livestock trading houses, slaughterhouses and meat packing plants across the country. It had relied heavily on various sensors to manage its operations—such as thermistors that are used to ensure its chillers are […]
1 August 2016 A South African startup, the former Pinnacle Africa, Gauteng MD, Nico Steyn heads IoT.nxt based in the Highveld Techno Park, Centurion, Gauteng, has unveiled a software and hardware platform for the IoT (Internet of Things) which serves as a primary big data aggregator and filter between edge devices and data analytics layer, […]
The Internet of Things (IoT) is being called the fourth industrial revolution due to the scale of impact it can have on various industries, with McKinsey saying interoperability will unlock 60 per cent of the estimated US$4 trillion to US$11 trillion of economic value that will be generated by the IoT by 2025. South African […]
2016-06-03 – Gareth van Zyl, Fin24 Johannesburg – South African based technology firm IoT.nxt hopes to make the ‘internet of things’ a more beneficial reality for companies across the globe. The ‘internet of things’, or ‘IoT’, has become a buzz phrase in technology circles in recent years as it refers to connecting everyday objects such […]
South African start-up IoT.nxt has created a platform to allow companies to integrate their IT platforms with IoT devices seamlessly. And it’s planning to take the solution global. Most companies have heard of the Internet of things (IoT), the idea that a vast network of objects, from cameras to air conditioners, can be connected to […]
By Stuart Thomas: Senior Reporter on 13 May, 2016 If you’re a regular reader of the Burn Media suite of sites, you’ll be up to speed on all the latest developments in the Internet of Things (IoT) space. But the truth is, many businesses are simply unaware of how big an impact this array of […]
After three years of conceptualising a device that aims to integrate various sub- systems within an organisation’s network, IoT.nxt, in partnership with AxizWorkgroup, recently unveiled its cloud-based Internet of things (IOT) solution called the Raptor. This unconventional device was introduced at an IOT seminar organised by AxizWorkgroup and Cisco in Midrand, Johannesburg last week. The […]
