UNLOCKING THE EDGE

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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How a holistic view of your business can help you reproduce optimal conditions for continued peak performance.

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 …

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New styles of people management are driven by data transparency.

“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 …

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“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 …

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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 – …

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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 …

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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 …

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“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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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