Connecting Communities,
One Network at a Time
Taurine Technology was born from a simple belief: access to the internet is a fundamental right, and the tools to manage it should be in the hands of the people who need it most.
From Academia to Action
Our journey started not in a boardroom, but in the world of academic research at the University of Cape Town. While studying how AI could improve networks in resource-constrained environments, Keegan saw a recurring problem: the digital divide isn't just about a lack of infrastructure; it's also about a lack of accessible tools. Community Networks in South Africa and beyond were doing incredible work, but they were hampered by complex, brittle, and expensive network management systems.
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Taurine Technology was founded to solve this problem. We decided to take the concepts from Keegan's research and build something real, software that could empower a community member with limited technical experience to manage their network like a seasoned professional. Launch Control is the first step in that mission.
Our Philosophy
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Accessibility
We build software with intuitive interfaces that run on affordable, off-the-shelf hardware. Powerful technology should not require a PhD to operate.
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Sustainability
We rely on open-source software to ensure our solutions are transparent, flexible, and free from vendor lock-in, helping communities build for the long term.
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Automation
We use AI and intelligent automation to handle the complex tasks, reducing the burden on network administrators and ensuring the network stays online, even when no one is watching.