Broadband technologies

What we do

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Broadband technologies

We connect the unconnected through innovative and transformative solutions in wireless broadband, mobile, cloud computing and natural language processing, enabling accessible, cost-efficient, high-speed and seamless connectivity and access to information.

Graphic of 5G with network lines

Broadband technologies

We connect the unconnected through innovative and transformative solutions in wireless broadband, mobile, cloud computing and natural language processing, enabling accessible, cost-efficient, high-speed and seamless connectivity and access to information.

Graphic of 5G with network lines

Broadband technologies

We connect the unconnected through innovative and transformative solutions in wireless broadband, mobile, cloud computing and natural language processing, enabling accessible, cost-efficient, high-speed and seamless connectivity and access to information.

Contact information:

Dr Karen Calteaux
Impact Area Manager 
@email

Dr Lucas Gumbi 
Business Development Manager 
@email  

Sipho Dikweni 
Commercialisation Manager 
@email  

Highlights

Nqiyaqonda! literacy app

AdNotes clinches SMME award at GovTech 2025, champions innovative connectivity solutions in SA

At GovTech 2025, South Africa's flagship government technology conference held from 8 to 10 September at the Durban International Convention Centre, AdNotes distinguished itself as a leader in digital innovation by winning the prestigious small, medium and micro enterprise (SMME) Award. AdNotes expressed enthusiasm about the award, highlighting the impact of its Spectrum Switch-powered television white spaces and fourth generation networks in transforming government services to improve service delivery and expand digital inclusion, especially in rural and township areas across South Africa. Read more.

Nqiyaqonda! literacy app

Nqiyaqonda! literacy app helps South African children read in Sepedi, isiZulu, English and Afrikaans

Ngiyaqonda! is a purpose-built multilingual system designed to generate learning content with high grammatical accuracy and strong pedagogical suitability in isiZulu, Sepedi, English and Afrikaans. It provides an interactive digital environment for developing home language literacy. Ngiyaqonda! 1.0 was successfully piloted in 2024 and the positive results have paved the way for the development of Ngiyaqonda! 2.0.Watch.

CSIR and AdNotes Digital partner on spectrum management technology

CSIR and AdNotes Digital partner on spectrum management technology

The CSIR has appointed AdNotes Digital as a white-label commercial partner for its spectrum management technology. As the new Spectrum Switch licensee, AdNotes Digital will provide services based on the CSIR-developed Secondary Geo-location Spectrum Database to all network operators.

Our research

Spectrum access and management innovation

Spectrum access and management innovation

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We conduct research and development and provide policy guidance and support on radio frequency spectrum access and management innovation, as well as next-generation mobile technologies. By leveraging our capabilities in dynamic spectrum allocation, sharing and next-generation mobile technologies, we aim to connect the unconnected.

Natural language processing

Natural language processing

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We focus on researching and developing speech, text and generative AI solutions that form the foundation of technology-driven edutech, communication and customer service offerings. As a technology enabler, we support enterprises in creating competitive solutions.

We apply our unique skills in language technology development for under-resourced languages to address national challenges such as early reading and literacy development, bridging language barriers and improving service delivery.

Cloud and network architecture and services

Cloud and network architecture and services

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We focus on research and development in cloud computing, emerging network architectures, models and services. Our capabilities include software-defined networking, network functions virtualisation, internet of things, 4G/5G and beyond networks and the integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial satellite networks. We also provide ISO17025-compliant testing and accreditation.