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Local companies are set to embrace the future of operational efficiency, safety and productivity. Vox, the market-leading internet service and data solution provider, has announced their role in the introduction of private 5G into the South African market, amidst a global private 5G network market which is expected to grow in value from   US$ 1.92 billion in 2022 to US$ 27.87 billion by 2030 ,   Through strategic partnerships with internet connectivity solutions providers, Vox will soon offer private 5G networks across multiple sectors, revolutionising enterprise connectivity towards further growth and innovation.   Head of Wireless at Vox, Theo Van Zyl, says that the opportunities with private 5G within the South African context are mind blowing.   “The benefits and opportunities of private 5G are applicable to most sectors, from augmented reality and drone technology to automated cars and smart cities. Yet it is the potential of private 5G to revolutionise aut...

  By Craig Blignaut, Product Manager: WiFi and Theo Van Zyl, Head of Wireless at Vox In an age where connectivity is the foundation of our digital existence, understanding the complexities of modern connectivity offerings is critical. The Internet, a global network of interconnected computers, devices and databases, makes it possible for us to access information and communicate from anywhere in the world. WiFi, on the other hand, allows us to connect our devices to the Internet. A WiFi connection can come from fibre, LTE, wireless or a satellite connection.   Making sense of connectivity While the distinction between WiFi and the internet might be obvious to some, others think about them as being one and the same. In part, this is because most users think about WiFi as something we use to connect to the Internet. So, if you can’t get online, you automatically assume that the bridge between you and the Internet – the WiFi – must be the issue. But this isn’t necessarily ...