2019 – Digitalisation focus
Issues
Digitalisation focus 2019
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Accepting that progress in digitalisation will continue to transform Africa’s utility markets, our focus for ESI Africa Issue 3 explores how digital aspects such as mobile communication, technical skills, AI and IoT, and automation are shaping the next-gen power, energy and water utility sectors.
Future Energy
How digital trends are moulding your future workforce
A recent report by IFC, in cooperation with L.E.K. Consulting hightlights the importance of investing in human capital to keep up with digital trends.
Future Energy
AI and IoT: A new kind of automation is coming
AI will combine with new-generation sensors to create a new kind of business automation. Digital twins will help companies see their businesses...
Metering
5G uptake: Five questions African utilities must explore
The
vision of 5G is that users will have the impression of continuous connectivity
with unlimited bandwidth everywhere. This is the culmination of four...
Future Energy
A smart theme is gradually unfolding for Africa’s utility sector to...
The digital divide is evident in Africa’s utilities, where embracing the smart meter revolution is yet to be fully realised for various reasons.