As we head full steam into 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on a year that brought remarkable changes to both the South African and global markets. From the rapid advancements in AI to transformative developments in connectivity and infrastructure, 2024 was nothing short of monumental. Here are the key highlights that defined the year:
Globally, 2024 will be remembered as the year artificial intelligence cemented its position at the core of technological innovation. Breakthroughs in generative AI, natural language processing, and automation reshaped industries. Businesses in South Africa leveraged AI to optimise operations, enhance customer experiences, and create new revenue streams. Meanwhile, AI-powered tools enabled unprecedented efficiency in areas such as supply chain management, healthcare, and education.
Vodacom made headlines with massive fibre deals that expanded connectivity across South Africa. These strategic investments aimed to bridge the digital divide, ensuring high-speed internet access for more communities and businesses. The impact of these initiatives is set to drive long-term economic growth and digital inclusion.
MTN undertook a significant LTE migration project for Interexcel World Connection (IEWC). This migration has already yielded positive results, with improved support and faster turnaround times on fault reports. These enhancements underscore the importance of robust mobile network infrastructure in delivering reliable connectivity.
###Interexcel’s Milestones in 2024
Interexcel successfully doubled its data centre footprint, strengthening resilience and redundancy. This expansion enhances the ability to provide reliable services, ensuring customers benefit from improved uptime and disaster recovery capabilities.
A major shift from MikroTik to Arista networks significantly improved routing performance and stability. This upgrade reduced latency, optimised traffic flow, and ensured a more stable internet experience for customers.
Interexcel World Connection focused on enhancing Local Network Services (LNS), where customers terminate internet connections directly with us. This initiative aims to improve IPv4 address utilisation, an essential step in addressing the global IPv4 shortage and preparing for seamless IPv6 adoption.
2024 was a year filled with technical challenges, but it was also a year of triumphs. From integrating new technologies to expanding infrastructure, every milestone achieved has laid the groundwork for a successful 2025. As we look forward to 2025, we are committed to continuing this momentum, delivering innovative solutions, and supporting our customers’ needs in a rapidly evolving market.
Here’s to a transformative 2024 and an even brighter 2025 ahead.