How to make satellite connectivity a reality
Kathy Gibson at SatCom, Sandton – The verdict is in, and consensus is that satellite is the best way to ensure nationwide broadband connectivity. But what needs to happen to make that a reality? Denis Burgevin, vice-president: business development at Thales...Why satellite for nationwide coverage?
Kathy Gibson at SatCom, Sandton – It is a well-known fact the ICT is a major contributor to the development and prosperity of a nation. And, while Internet connectivity has the ability to increase a country’s GPD (gross domestic product), better connectivity can...Google Glass more than the sum of its parts
Teardown analysis is a useful tool for understanding the component and manufacturing cost of electronics devices – but it doesn’t always tell the whole story of the value of a product. Case in point is Google Glass, which sells for $1 500 – but has...New polymers pack a punch
Scientists from IBM Research have successfully discovered a new class of polymer materials that can potentially transform manufacturing and fabrication in the fields of transportation, aerospace and microelectronics. Through the unique approach of combining high...