Digital transformation has been hyped to death, but is a reality all companies in all industries need to address, including the mining sector. BCX and NEC XON weigh in on the challenges mines face.

In a nation grappling with the distressing rise in child kidnappings, the need for innovative solutions to protect our infants has never been more critical. South Africa finds itself in the throes of a child abduction pandemic.

The ever-increasing number of sophisticated attacks on the horizon means organisations must evolve and adapt their cybersecurity strategies to protect their data, systems, and reputation.

As the head of cybersecurity at NEC XON, Armand Kruger has witnessed the transformation from hooded hackers to a sophisticated dark economy that poses unprecedented threats and is run like a business.

From 5G networks to secure and reliable underground and open cast (M2M) communications, the mining industry is embracing digital transformation to improve the flow of information across sites, streamline decision-making, and enable safe, secure remote operations.

NEC XON has announced the appointment of Armand Kruger as the Head of Cybersecurity. Kruger will oversee all cybersecurity offerings including cybersecurity strategy, programmes, and executive advisory.

Cameras and sensors can kick off smart city strategies in cities around South Africa, leading to not only improved security and safety, but also better service delivery in areas like electricity and water provisioning.

NEC XON is using NeoFace Watch and specialised thermography cameras to measure temperature and identify employees and visitors.

Ikhwezi Bus Service has deployed an AI-driven wireless network that learns and adapts to ongoing conditions with proactive notifications and prescriptive actions.