​NEC XON, in partnership with Skywire, has successfully deployed an innovative OneWeb satellite solution tailored to meet the connectivity challenges faced by rural communities and remote enterprises across South Africa. Through this collaboration, NEC XON and Skywire have provided a cutting-edge, high-availability solution that supports both mobile and fixed connectivity applications in hard-to-reach areas, addressing critical needs in community services, disaster recovery, and diverse business sectors.

MTN Group forms disaggregated networking ecosystem to interoperate with top global vendors 
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IP Infusion, a global leader in open networking solutions, announced today that MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile network operator, has selected several organizations, including IP Infusion, to service its newly formed Open and Disaggregated Networking Category – Software. This approval comes alongside three other vendors, and through partnership with NEC XON, a leading African integrator.  

Revolutionising Tourism and Hospitality: The Power of Secure Self-Service Solutions
​The travel and tourism industry could undergo a significant transformation as secure self-service solutions become integral to enhanced traveller or guest experiences and operational efficiency. “Travellers could benefit from far greater convenience while simultaneously enabling travel industry providers - from agents and booking portals to airlines, accommodation providers and tour operators - to operate far more efficiently”, says Grahame Saunders, GM Identity Solutions at NEC XON. Saunders highlights that biometrics-driven self-service kiosks, in particular,  are reshaping the landscape of hospitality, offering unprecedented convenience, security, and customisation.

NEC Corporation, a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies, is joining forces with Cisco to deliver a new private 5G network solution to their customers. The architecture includes Cisco 5G SA Core and a Cloud Control Centre together with the validated radio network and systems integration services provided in South Africa by NEC XON.

ATC selected equipment provided by NEC XON to ensure constant visibility of key tower infrastructure so that Ugandans have reliable access to critical internet services through their chosen carriers. ATC, which possesses an extensive network of tower infrastructure across Uganda, leases space to major carriers like MTN. The network, supporting millions of users, must remain operational at all times.

Left to right: Minesh Manga, Executive: Enterprise and Retail at NEC XON, Hennie Nel, Chief Technology Officer at Weelee and Nivashen Naguran, Key Account Executive at NEC XON

Weelee’s flagship Mega Store in Centurion, Gauteng, has become the NEC XON Retail Business Unit’s first implementation of the Pricer Electronic Label solution in South Africa’s pre-owned vehicle market. Weelee, a fast-growing player in the pre-owned vehicle industry, sought to differentiate itself from competitors by moving away from traditional printed paper labels. ​

Armand Kruger, Head of Cyber Security at NEC XON

NEC XON has partnered with the South African National Research Network (SANReN) to sponsor the 2024 Cyber Security Challenge (CSC), which aims to identify and nurture South Africa’s next generation of cybersecurity experts. 

Grahame Saunders, GM Identity Management at NEC XON

The digital age has ushered in unprecedented opportunities for governments worldwide to enhance service delivery, reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies, and fulfil the vision of e-government services. This creates a huge opportunity, for example, in South Africa, where the Department of Home Affairs issued 2.6 million smart ID cards against a target of 2.2 million in the 2022/23 financial year.

Gregg Sanders, GM Digital Solutions at NEC XON

Increasing concerns about water quality in various environments have highlighted the critical need for real-time water quality monitoring. Weather-related fluctuations, pollution, and other environmental factors can lead to sudden changes in water quality, making reliable and timely data essential for managing water resources for both recreational and essential public use.