AFRICA is no stranger to connectivity. While the continent may be behind when it comes to IT infrastructure compared to more developed nations, the fact is that more than double the population of sub-Saharan Africa has mobile phone access. With smartphone usage on the up and IT literacy expanding, bringing Internet of Things (IoT)-level connectivity is a natural progression for this tech-hungry continent.The IoT should be considered more than just technology. Rather, it is an ecosystem of products and services — from software to cloud technology — where effective connectivity adds real business value. This derived value presents an exciting prospect for the region. It also has the potential to drive significant economic growth and, in time, bring African IT up to speed with the rest of the world.And the adoption of IoT solutions across Africa is not a farfetched idea. Research from McKinsey estimates that Africa will have tripled its internet penetration to more than 50% — the equiv...
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