Past Challenge
SATNAC 2023 Industry Solutions Challenge
The SATNAC Industry Solutions Challenge at the SATNAC Silver Jubilee 2023
As SATNAC marked its 25th year, they elevated their commitment to foster collaboration between Academia and Industry by introducing the SATNAC Industry Solutions Challenge.
In this challenge, postgraduate and undergraduate students were invited to participate in one of four industry-inspired challenges issued by SATNAC's top sponsors.
Throughout the challenge, the teams researched, analysed and applied their technical skills to investigate practical solutions under the mentorship of an expert from each sponsoring industry partner.
SATNAC 2023 theme was: The Augmented Era - Navigating Artificial Intelligence in a Connected Society
SATNAC Silver Jubilee 2023 Results
PhD Students
Master of Science Students
Honour Students
Undergraduate Students
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Huawei winners: Liu Hongzhen Director: Huawei SA, Bandile Malaza, Phephile Sigudla and Samkelo Msibi.
Openserve winners: CEO of Openserve Althon Beukes, Frederick Steyn, Busisiwe Hlophe and Karabo Makau.
Takudzwa Mzembegwa and Thandile Nododile, proudly display their certificates alongside Uri Zisser from Amdocs at the recognition ceremony.
ZTE winners: ZTE CEO, Ajibola Oladokun and Humphrey Otieno.
SATNAC/ Telkom Innovators: Ajibola Oladokun, ME of Telkom CSB Lebo Masalesa, Humphrey Otieno and SATNAC Chairman Dr Mmaki Janties.
Huawei winners: Liu Hongzhen Director: Huawei SA, Bandile Malaza, Phephile Sigudla and Samkelo Msibi.
Openserve winners: CEO of Openserve Althon Beukes, Frederick Steyn, Busisiwe Hlophe and Karabo Makau.
Takudzwa Mzembegwa and Thandile Nododile, proudly display their certificates alongside Uri Zisser from Amdocs at the recognition ceremony.
ZTE winners: ZTE CEO, Ajibola Oladokun and Humphrey Otieno.
SATNAC/ Telkom Innovators: Ajibola Oladokun, ME of Telkom CSB Lebo Masalesa, Humphrey Otieno and SATNAC Chairman Dr Mmaki Janties.
2023 Winners
ZTE and 2023 SATNAC/Telkom Innovator Award Winners
Topic: Deploying AI automated decision-making capabilities for delivering greener yet high preforming 5G networks
Humphrey Owour Otieno
University of Cape Town
Ajibola Oladokun
University of Cape Town
Amdocs Winners
Topic: The adoption of AI tools in call centres to improve customer experience and retention
Takudzwa Sikumbuzo Mzembegwa
University of Western Cape
Thandile Nododile
University of Western Cape
Sange Mafinyongwana
University of Western Cape
Huawei Winners
Topic: Optimising the adoption of AI models in medium-range global weather forecasting
Samkelo Msibi
University of Eswatini
Phephile Sigudla
University of Eswatini
Bandile Malaza
University of Eswatini
Openserve Winners
Topic: Disruptive alternative energy solutions for telcos - combating the effects of loadshedding and ensuring cost efficiency
Karabo Makau
North-west University
Busisiwe Hlophe
WeThinkCode
Frederick Steyn
North-west University
