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Nqiyaqonda! literacy application (app)

Ngiyaqonda! is a purpose-built multilingual system for generating learning content with high grammatical accuracy and 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 initial results have led to an extension towards Ngiyaqonda! 2.0. Watch here

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CSIR and AdNotes digital launch their partnership for Spectrum switch

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has appointed AdNotes Digital as a white-label commercial partner for its spectrum management technology. The Spectrum Switch licensee, AdNotes Digital, will offer services based on the CSIR-developed Secondary Geo-location Spectrum Database (S-GLSD) to all network operators.

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Natural Language Processing

Leader: Acting RGL Avi Moodley

We focus on research and development of speech, text and generative AI solutions that are fundamental components to technology-driven edutech, communication and customer service offerings. Positioned as technology enablers, we support enterprises in creating competitive advantages within their offerings.

Cloud and Network Architecture and Services

Leader: Dr Hlabi Kobo

We focus on research and development in the cloud, emerging network architectures, models and services fields. We have capabilities in software defined networking and network functions virtualisation, 4G/5G and beyond networks, and the integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial satellite networks. We provide ISO17025 compliance testing accreditation.

CSIR Regional Climate Predication System
Spectrum Access and Management Innovation

Leader: Dr Moshe Masonta

We undertake research and development, and provide policy guidance and support, on radio frequency spectrum access and management innovation and next-generation mobile technologies. We leverage our capabilities in dynamic spectrum allocation and sharing, and next-gen mobile technologies, to connect the unconnected.

Contact information:

Dr Karen Calteaux
Impact Area Manager (Acting)
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Dr Moshe Masonta
Research Group Leader: Spectrum Access and Management Innovation
@email

Dr Hlabi Kobo
Research Group Leader: Cloud and Network Architecture and Services
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Dr Lucas Gumbi
Business Development Manager
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Sipho Dikweni
Commercialisation Manager
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Our facilities

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Patented GLSD technology to support the deployment of TVWS from the regulatory and operator perspective

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Cloud-based multi-technology open radio access network 5G testbed

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Nationwide spectrum monitoring testbed

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Low-cost spectrum monitoring system

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Qfrency text-to-speech (TTS)

Qfrency text-to-speech (TTS) suite of offerings providing highly natural sounding synthetic voices in all 11 spoken official languages.

National Programmes

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