Author:Macagnano, EVDate:Sep 2008This presentation asks the question "Is the design & structure of our cities conducive to accessibility for all?" The main focus areas of this project are: 1. The People (focus on the aged and people with disabilities), 2. The Technology ...Read more
Author:Kliks, A; Medeisis, A; Haddad, Y; Masonta, Moshe T; De Nardis, L; Holland, ODate:Oct 2013This chapter addresses a number of issues related to standardization and regulatory policies aiming at promoting energy-efficient communications and networking, highlighting the need of synergic approach. It encompasses the analysis of various ...Read more
Author:Herselman, Martha E; Miril, R; Qwabe, O; Byliefeldt, S; Wallace, F; Du Buisson, UDate:Dec 2014This section will focus on how initiative management, operations management and School ICT were managed in the ICT4RED initiative. The essence of what each had to deliver will be highlighted. Although each of these components have already ...Read more
Author:Botha, Adèle; Makitla, I; Ford, M; Fogwill, T; Seetharam, D; Abouchabki, C; Tolmay, JP; Oguneye, ODate:31 Aug 2010The story of mobile telecommunications in Africa and the developing world is a remarkable one. Africa's mobile cellular growth rate has been the highest of any region over the past 5 years, averaging close to 60% year on year. Large cellular ...Read more
Author:Botha, Adèle; Makitla, I; Ford, F; Fogwill, T; Seetharam, D; Abouchabki, C; Tolmay, JP; Oguneye, ODate:31 Aug 2010The story of mobile telecommunications in Africa and the developing world is a remarkable one. Africa's mobile cellular growth rate has been the highest of any region over the past 5 years, averaging close to 60% year on year. Large cellular ...Read more
Author:Ford, M; Botha, AdèleDate:Mar 2009Historically Africa and it's people have faced many practical problems in their race towards digital inclusion and economic progress, such as a severe lack of infrastructure and resources. However, the advent of the cell phone, is set to ...Read more
Author:Leenen, L; Modise, M; Le Roux, WHDate:Mar 2009This paper is part of a long term research project conducted by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa. The objective of the project is to construct a model for the planning and execution of Peace Support ...Read more
Author:McAlister, BN; Steyn, JLDate:Aug 2012The potential applicability of established new product development processes to information and communications technology (ICT)-for-development projects is investigated. The demand for ICT solutions to serve numerous societal information needs ...Read more
Author:Erasmus, Louwrence DDate:Aug 2023Digital Transformation in Achieving Defence Information Excellence in the Journey to Greatness with Editor: Dr Louwrence Erasmus Pr. Eng. Introduction: The Command and Management Information Systems (CMIS) Division strives towards Information ...Read more
Author:Chipangura, B; Van Biljon, J; Botha, AdèleDate:Oct 2014In South Africa, the potential of mobile phones as tools that facilitates inclusive information access and interaction at Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs)has not been fully realized. A number of factors could be attributed to the slow ...Read more
Author:Mtsweni, Jabu S; Abdullah, HDate:Nov 2014Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have an immense potential as a tool for development. It is now common knowledge that advances in the use of technology can improve economic opportunities for the poor, improve service delivery ...Read more
Author:Olivrin, GDate:Nov 2008This paper provides a scientific roadmap towards a multiligual and inclusive society in which Sign Language features and empowers us all. Case studies present the technologies, products and services of tomorrow, which respond to the needs for ...Read more
Author:Bosscha, Peter A; Coetzee, CJ; Terblanche, SP; Gazendam, AD; Isaac, Sherrin JDate:Jul 2006The authors address the neglected field of appropriate information and communication technologies for small companies in the manufacturing industry, through the development of an architecture that integrates various open and low-cost technologies. ...Read more
Author:Veerasamy, Namosha; Grobler, MDate:Mar 2011The growth of technology has provided a wealth of functionality. One area in which Information Communication Technology (ICT), especially the Internet, has grown to play a supporting role is terrorism. The Internet provides an enormous amount ...Read more
Author:Adedeji, KB; Ponnle, AA; Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MI; Kurien, AMDate:Sep 2022Urban water supply systems are complex and dynamic in nature, and as a result, can be considered complex to manage owing to enhanced urbanization levels, climate change, growing and varying consumer demands, and limited water resources. The ...Read more
Author:Malinga, Andries L; Phahlamohlaka, JackieDate:Sep 2021All over the world, advances in technology have led to many nations into adopting the concept of a smart city in developing their environment. Fewer have considered the smart community notion, yet people all over the world form communities ...Read more