Author:Mamushiane, Lusani; Mwangama, J; Lysko, Albert A; Kobo, Hlabishi IDate:Aug 2022The global impact of COVID-19 has been unprecedented, with over-the-top (OTT) services consumption growing at a staggering rate. While OTT does consume revenue-generating data, OTT services are gradually substituting the traditional primary ...Read more
Author:Ngwenya, SO; Heymann, R; Swart, TG; Lysko, Albert ADate:Oct 2023It has been said that the spread of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and global interconnectedness has a great potential to accelerate human progress, to bridge the “digital divide” and to develop knowledge societies, in countries ...Read more
Author:Mekuria, Fisseha; Mzyece, M; Mfupe, Luzango P; Odusola, ADate:Sep 2021Innovation on sustainable ICT technologies to realize affordable broadband connectivity for rural and underserved communities is a crucial component of the effort to achieve the aim of "leaving no one behind by 2030" as championed by the ...Read more
Author:Ebrahim, Rozeena; Mthethwa, Nosipho B; Lysko, Albert ADate:Nov 2022This paper looks at design considerations for an Electronically Steerable Parasitic Array Radiator (ESPAR) antenna suitable for inexpensive large-scale wireless network technologies. This can help address the demand for a cheaper, simpler, ...Read more
Author:Olwal, TO; Chuku, PN; Lysko, Albert ADate:Mar 2021Antennas are a critical component in any wireless link. The significance of their role continues to grow, together with the rise of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and telecommunications starting to move from the fourth generation ...Read more
Author:Olwal, TO; Chuku, PN; Lysko, Albert ADate:Mar 2021Antennas are a critical component in any wireless link. The significance of their role continues to grow, together with the rise of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and telecommunications starting to move from the fourth generation ...Read more
Author:Mathibe, Motshedisi; Mochenje, Tonderai; Masonta, Moshe TDate:Dec 2021As the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic changed how people and business interact, its impact severely impacted the global economy. The government imposed heavy lockdown regulations further damaged an already struggling informal sector ...Read more
Author:Hussien, HM; Katzis, K; Mfupe, Luzango P; Bekele, ETDate:Jun 2022The coverage and capacity of exploiting TV White Spaces (TVWS) from High Altitude Platforms (HAPs) with multiple antenna payloads using uniform rectangular phased array (URA) antennas are explored in this article. A scenario is suggested in ...Read more
Author:Ngwenya, SO; Heymann, R; Swart, TG; Lysko, Albert ADate:Jul 2023This paper considers the differences between rural and urban access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) through non-intrusive research methodologies that are deemed effective in obtaining the relevant information required to ...Read more
Author:Zlobinsky, N; Johnson, DL; Mishra, AK; Lysko, Albert ADate:Feb 2022In this work, we evaluate the application of four different metaheuristic optimisation algorithms for solving the channel assignment problem in a multi-radio multi-channel Wireless Mesh Network (WMN) using Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA). The ...Read more
Author:Modungwa, Dithoto M; Mekuria, Fisseha; Kekana, Mzuzwezulu ZDate:Sep 2021The design of an autonomous underwater robot based on biomimicry is presented in this paper. The systematic design of the robot focuses on integrating 5G-AI-IoT- as effective technological tools to autonomously monitor and harvest invasive ...Read more
Author:Lysko, Albert A; Ngcama, Lwando; Shingwenyana, Rhulani K; Ramotsoela, DDate:Dec 2022Smart water utility management is gaining strong momentum as it can help to identify leaks and control the water flow, level and pressure. The latter can be used to reduce leaks, reduce bursts and prolong the life of pipes. All these factors ...Read more
Author:Sefala, R; Gebru, T; Mfupe, Luzango P; Moorosi, N; Klein, RDate:Dec 2021Aerial images of neighborhoods in South Africa show the clear legacy of apartheid, a former policy of political and economic discrimination against non-European groups, with completely segregated neighborhoods of townships next to gated wealthy ...Read more
Author:Mamushiane, Lusani; Mwangama, J; Lysko, Albert ADate:Mar 2021Software Defined Networking (SDN) has emerged as a promising solution to revolutionize network deployment, operations and economic growth. This paradigm aims to address management and configuration complexities in legacy networks so as to ...Read more
Author:Mamushiane, Lusani; Lysko, Albert A; Kobo, Hlabishi I; Mwangama, JDate:Aug 2023Field trials and experimentation are crucial for accelerating the adoption of standalone (SA) 5G in Africa. Traditionally, only network operators and vendors had the opportunity for practical experimentation due to proprietary systems and ...Read more
Author:Hussien, HM; Katzis, K; Mfupe, Luzango PDate:Dec 2021The issue of spectrum allocation in cognitive high altitude platform wireless networks using TV White Space (TVWS) spectrum is presented in this paper. The mathematical model of spectrum allocation is given, and this model is converted into ...Read more
Author:Dludla, Angeline G; Mekuria, FissehaDate:May 2021Radio Frequency spectrum is the superhighway enabling a myriad of wireless ICT services and applications. Spectrum scarcity and expensive licensing cost has resulted in research and innovations by the CSIR, wireless network providers and ...Read more
Author:Lysko, Albert A; Mfupe, Luzango PDate:Dec 2022The radio frequency spectrum is a very valuable resource. Analogue television broadcasting uses the spectrum inefficiently and television (TV) broadcasting brings less income than mobile services. With these, the world is moving to digital ...Read more