Vodacom Business has teamed up with the National Vehicle Intelligence Cloud (NAVIC) to harness technology for public safety as part of a move to curb criminal activity and aid law enforcement in South Africa.
Powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) via Vodacom Business, NAVIC’s real-time cloud-based vehicle intelligence platform enables security organisations to access and act on critical vehicle data, with verified alerts processed in seconds.
Navic.Cloud integrates Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera data, cross-referencing it with Vehicle of Interest (VoI) databases and third-party sources like the South African Police Services.
Alerts are verified through the NAVIC Alert Room, with human oversight from the NAVIC National Operations Centre (NNOC), adhering to police protocol.
“As an organisation that is impact-focused, Vodacom is always thinking about how we can have a positive effect on the communities in which we operate. The collaboration between NAVIC, Vodacom Business and AWS showcases how technology can be harnessed to assist our law enforcers, increase public safety and benefit South African citizens. As NAVIC continues to expand its ecosystem, we hope to share more wins with them and continue to transform lives,” says Vodacom Business Executive Head of AWS Cloud Solutions, Prince Hlatshwayo.
NAVIC currently stores around seven billion license plate reads and metadata on AWS, processing over 120 million new images monthly. AWS’s near real-time data processing and AI-driven insights enable NAVIC’s large-scale ANPR operations.
“Our national operations centre works closely with public and private security agencies and is involved in fighting all manner of crimes, from hijacking to human trafficking,” says André Snyman, Director and head of sales at NAVIC.
“The technology has also been integral in solving a number of kidnapping cases, and the NAVIC platform was recently used to help the SPCA rescue 21 dogs and several cats that were being mistreated. Working with our neighbourhood watch groups, we even managed to help reunite an elderly man suffering from dementia who went missing. Vodacom Business has been instrumental in helping us achieve this, providing the necessary AWS infrastructure and support to power NAVIC’s operations.”
By leveraging AWS cloud services, NAVIC efficiently scales operations while managing costs, ensuring high performance and security. The Vodacom Business partnership with AWS also provides NAVIC with local currency billing, extended invoice terms, and tailored solutions.
“At Vodacom Business, we believe that meaningful partnerships are the cornerstone of impactful innovation. Our collaboration with NAVIC and AWS is a powerful example of how combining expertise and technology can drive real change across South Africa,” says Hlatshwayo.
