Smart edge technology should form part of efforts to tackle South Africa’s water crisis, says Axis Communications.
South Africa is experiencing a water crisis and technology professionals urge authorities to consider smart network infrastructure as part of efforts to rejuvenate the utility sector.
South Africans also use 234 litres of water per person per day, which means the country’s per capita water consumption is higher than the global average of 173 litres. South Africa is already a water-scarce nation receiving insufficient and unreliable rainfallhe country receives an annual precipitation of 497mm/year, almost 50% less than the global average of 860mm/year.
"To protect these facilities and infrastructures from unauthorised access and potential vandalism, artificial intelligence can be employed. AI-powered intrusion systems can use thermal sensors, radar sensors, and even conventional optical cameras.”
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