Head: Strategy & Business Systems at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory

Adrian completed a PhD in Radio Astronomy from Rhodes University, after completing degrees in physics and electronics, computer science, music and telecommunications. He joined the South African SKA Project in 2005 as a project scientist, and currently holds the position of Head: Strategy & Business Systems at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory, which is responsible for managing South Africa’s involvement in the international SKA Project as well as the construction and operation of the MeerKAT radio telescope.

Adrian’s role within the SKA project has been varied, and he has been involved in key projects including:

  1. The establishment of a protected radio astronomy reserve in the Northern Cape Province;

  2. The compilation and submission of Africa’s successful bid proposal to host the SKA project;

  3. The negotiation and establishment of an inter-governmental treaty organisation for the construction and operation of the SKA radio telescope.

Adrian has represented South Africa on various international spectrum management committees, with a particular expertise in passive radio astronomy services.

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Welcome by ISPA Chair

Welcome to iWeek 2019 & SAFNOG-5

Adrian Tiplady:

Square Kilometre Array (SKA) - Looking back, and looking to the future for next-generation ICT technology

Brian Armstrong:

Fourth Industrial Revolution - The Role of ISPs

Graham Beneke
ISPA Chairman
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Graham is a strong proponent of reliable and resilient peering and interconnection. He chairs the INX-ZA management committee where he oversees policy and operations of the JINX, CINX and DINX Internet Exchange Points.
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Adrian Tiplady
Head: Strategy & Business Systems at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory
Adrian currently holds the position of Head: Strategy & Business Systems at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory, which is responsible for managing South Africa’s involvement in the international SKA Project as well as the construction and operation of the MeerKAT radio telescope.
Adrian Tiplady
Brian Armstrong
Chair - Digital Business, Wits Business School
Prof. Brian Armstrong is one of the foremost ICT industry leaders in South Africa, with over 30 years of top level management experience in Telecommunications, IT, technology R&D and systems engineering, both in South Africa and abroad. He is widely regarded as a thought leader in digitalisation, convergence and business strategy.
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Square Kilometre Array (SKA)

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Abstract

Looking back, and looking to the future for next-generation ICT technology

Adrian’s role within the SKA project has been varied, and he has been involved in key projects including:

  1. The establishment of a protected radio astronomy reserve in the Northern Cape Province;

  2. The compilation and submission of Africa’s successful bid proposal to host the SKA project;

  3. The negotiation and establishment of an inter-governmental treaty organisation for the construction and operation of the SKA radio telescope.

Adrian Tiplady
Head: Strategy & Business Systems at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory
Adrian currently holds the position of Head: Strategy & Business Systems at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory, which is responsible for managing South Africa’s involvement in the international SKA Project as well as the construction and operation of the MeerKAT radio telescope.
Adrian Tiplady
Adrian Tiplady