South Africa’s electrical grid is a classic example of a traditional power system, designed for one-way energy flow. This is where real-time grid modelling becomes critical.

As process industries hurtle toward an AI-driven future, four powerful trends are set to redefine automation strategies in 2026: hyper automation, AI-first automation, low code/no code platforms, and advanced process intelligence.

There is a wave of new data centres across the continent, but too many of these facilities are still designed around the assumption that when the grid fails, diesel will save the day. This approach is no longer fit for purpose.

In South Africa the grid was never designed to accommodate large-scale rooftop solar adoption, widespread distributed generation, or the rapid growth of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. As the electricity landscape and grid evolve, flexibility and reliability should become part of this equation.

Industrial automation is now entering a new era defined by open, software-driven principles that are breaking decades of hardware-bound limitations.

Motivair by Schneider Electric has introduced a new, industry-leading 2,5 MW coolant distribution unit designed to cool high-density data centres reliably and at scale.

With data volumes growing exponentially, developers are now working hard to deliver technology that can keep up with the rapid pace of industry requirements. One of the most compelling solutions to emerge is Edge I/O Network Terminal Slice (NTS).

South Africa’s electrical grid is a classic example of a traditional power system, designed for one-way energy flow. This linear model worked well for decades. Today, however, it is being fundamentally disrupted, as South Africa’s ongoing energy crisis has sparked large-scale investment in distributed energy resources.

In the world of industrial automation, the spotlight has recently shifted from traditional turbomachinery to the innovative capabilities of remote terminal units. These advanced devices are redefining how industries manage remote assets.