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New app technology provides car protection and peace of mind

by fishgate@netstar | Dec 9, 2021 | Latest News

New app technology provides car protection and peace of mind JOHANNESBURG, December 2021 – A progressive web application (PWA) platform from Netstar, a subsidiary of Altron, is helping to keep families safe with live car tracking – not only protecting against car...

PWA: A newer, better way to ‘app’

by fishgate@netstar | Dec 9, 2021 | Latest News

PWA: A newer, better way to ‘app’ What is a PWA? A Progressive Web App (PWA) is a fast and reliable web application that looks and functions just like the old-fashioned mobile apps you’re used to. Although things work a little differently behind the...

Car jamming surges as festive season approaches

by fishgate@netstar | Nov 26, 2021 | Latest News

Car jamming surges as festive season approaches Netstar data shows uptick in remote jamming of vehicle immobilisers in run-up to Black Friday and peak shopping period. Data from vehicle-recovery and fleet-intelligence organisation Netstar – a subsidiary of Altron –...

Netstar appoints Nicky Sheridan as new Sales Executive

by Wandile Mbatha | Nov 24, 2021 | Latest News

Netstar appoints Nicky Sheridan as new Sales Executive JOHANNESBURG, November 2021 – Vehicle-recovery and fleet-intelligence company Netstar, a subsidiary of Altron, has appointed Nicky Sheridan to head up its sales division as the organisation’s new Sales Executive....

Megan Heine – Crime-fighting pilot and role model

by Wandile Mbatha | Sep 29, 2021 | Latest News

Megan Heine – Crime-fighting pilot and role model It is early morning, and chopper pilot Megan Heine doesn’t have time to sip her coffee. Instead, the 30-year-old is running towards her Robinson 44 helicopter. Seconds ago, she was alerted to a hijacking that had just...

Netstar appoints new Chief Technology Officer

by Wandile Mbatha | Sep 10, 2021 | Latest News

Netstar appoints new Chief Technology Officer JOHANNESBURG, September 2021 – Vehicle-recovery and fleet-intelligence company Netstar, a subsidiary of Altron, has appointed Clifford de Wit as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). De Wit will take over from current CTO...

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New app technology provides car protection and peace of mind

PWA: A newer, better way to ‘app’

Car jamming surges as festive season approaches

Netstar appoints Nicky Sheridan as new Sales Executive

Megan Heine – Crime-fighting pilot and role model

Netstar appoints new Chief Technology Officer

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