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STS Compliance: What South African Utilities Need to Know About Prepaid Metering Standards

The Standard Transfer Specification governs every prepaid electricity transaction in SA. This guide explains STS architecture, token security and compliance requirements for utilities.

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Blog14 April 2026

Hexing Launches Smart Water Meter Factory in South Africa

Hexing expands local manufacturing with a dedicated smart water meter production facility, creating over 70 new jobs and strengthening supply chain resilience for SA municipalities.

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News11 April 2026

How Smart Prepaid Metering Is Transforming South African Municipalities

South African municipalities are replacing legacy prepaid meters with STS-compliant smart systems, recovering lost revenue and modernising service delivery at scale.

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Blog8 April 2026

The Role of SCADA and Distribution Automation in Modern Grid Management

SCADA, OMS, SAS and iDMS form the intelligence layer of a modern distribution grid. This article explains how each component contributes to reliability and efficiency.

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Blog6 April 2026

Reducing Non-Revenue Losses: A Smart Grid Approach for SA Utilities

South African utilities lose billions annually to technical and commercial electricity losses. Smart grid technology, from boundary metering to tamper detection, offers a proven path to recovery.

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Blog3 April 2026

Understanding AMI: Advanced Metering Infrastructure Explained

Advanced Metering Infrastructure goes beyond simple smart meters. This guide breaks down every AMI component, from field devices to data management, in a South African context.

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Blog31 March 2026