The advent of SD-WAN has changed how we think about networking and connectivity. While technology opens possibilities to reduce costs, increase security, and generate new revenues for service providers, it’s important to know what the pitfalls are. While ‘moving to...
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DFA raises the stakes with more infrastructure and network upgrades
DFA and our parent company, Maziv, have taken further strides with our ambitious network expansion project, implementing two additional infrastructure upgrades to improve network stability in dense areas, accelerate delivery of new services and future-proof the...
Maziv believes South Africa’s economic growth requires a holistic approach to telecommunications development
In the wake of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2024 delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa recently, the spotlight has turned towards the crucial role of telecommunications in South Africa’s economic growth. Praveen Govender, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer...
The ABCs of business connectivity
The terminology often used with Internet connectivity can be confusing. We’ve unpacked the most common terms to help businesses make an informed connectivity choice that suits their needs and budget. It’s literally as easy as ABC! There are three key terms that you...
Service Management: A critical priority for modern telecommunications
I am passionate about our mission to enhance DFA's service to customers across the country. Customer relationship management has made incredible strides in recent years, but many industries (like telecommunications) still require a human touch to maintain strong...
Telcos must embrace digital transformation to drive customer retention
At Maziv, we understand the importance of embracing digital transformation to drive superior customer experience and service excellence. As one of South Africa's leading telecommunications groups, we have made significant investments in this direction, inspired by our...
Enhancing SA university connectivity for research: a mission by DFA, CSIR, and SANReN
South Africa’s leading wholesale, open-access fibre-infrastructure provider, Dark Fibre Africa (DFA), has partnered with Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and South African National Research Network (SANReN) to drive significant advancements in...
Fibre connectivity is the key to unlocking SA’s potential
Fibre connectivity is solving some of South Africa’s most pressing challenges, playing a significant part in empowering and uplifting communities, and contributing toward building a successful economy. With the right support and participation from both the...
Driving equality in the ICT sector
The dire shortage of specific industry skills and the growing demand for these talents mean that the industry has the opportunity to meet the capacity gap by encouraging more women to join the ICT sector. This is the view of Portia Thokoane, Chief Human Capital...