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MTN, Ericsson, Netstar Claim 5G First for South Africa

PRESS RELEASE, 11/16/2018

PRESS RELEASE -- MTN South Africa and Ericsson have announced South Africa's first 5G customer trial, a deployment using a fixed wireless access site at technology company Netstar's headquarters in Midrand.

Connecting 1 Billion Africans to the Internet — Interview with Nivi Sharma

The Staff, 11/15/2018

What will happen when 1 billion Africans are connected to the Internet? The continent's population is growing rapidly, as is its connectivity. There are challenges to overcome, but this milestone will be a reality sooner than most think.

AfricaCom 2018 Day 3: Problems or Solutions? – That Is the Question

Wei Shi, Intelligence Content Manager, Telecoms.com & Site Editor, Connecting Africa, 11/15/2018

CAPE TOWN -- AfricaCom 2018 -- While some technologies such as blockchain are still searching for the key challenges they can solve, some issues, particularly connecting the unconnected in rural Africa, are crying out for answers.

Announcing the 2018 AfricaCom Awards Winners

PRESS RELEASE, 11/15/2018

CAPE TOWN -- The AfricaCom Awards 2018, supported by Founding Awards Sponsor PCCW Global, was a colourful and festive Mardi Gras-themed event last night. Held in Cape Town during AfricaCom (13 - 15 November 2018), guests celebrated and acknowledged those trailblazers who are leading digital inclusion, connectivity and digital development on the African ...

The Future of TV is the Internet — Interview with Mayur Patel

The Staff, 11/15/2018

At the 21st edition of AfricaCom in Cape Town this week, we've been looking at how technology has transformed expectations around customer experience in every industry. With consumers now able to instantly access information and media, a seamless experience across their media services is the priority. OTT services that provide affordable streaming ...

Transforming Customer Expectations in the Media Industry — Interview With Joseph Hundah

The Staff, 11/15/2018

At the 21st edition of AfricaCom, taking place in Cape Town this week, the impact of tech disruption on broadcasters and the rise of new business models in the media industry have been hot topics.

Huawei Unveils Cloud Computing Service in South Africa

PRESS RELEASE, 11/15/2018

PRESS RELEASE -- Cape Town -- HUAWEI CLOUD, the cloud-computing services of Huawei, announced it had unveiled a new region in South Africa at AfricaCom 2018 on November 14, making the company the world's first cloud service provider that operates a local data center to provide cloud services in Africa.

Digital Inclusion is Key for Africa's Development — Interview With Dudu Mkhwanazi

The Staff, 11/15/2018

At this year's AfricaCom, much of the debate has revolved around how best to bridge the 'digital divide.' Most African nations still display a stark contrast in the number of people with access to ICT between rural and urban, and rich and poor, communities.

AfricaCom 2018 Day 2: From the Cloud to the Lunch Table, AI Covers It All

Wei Shi, Intelligence Content Manager, Telecoms.com & Site Editor, Connecting Africa, 11/14/2018

CAPE TOWN -- AfricaCom 2018 - There's little doubt that the cloud and data center sector is starting to buzz across much of the continent, particularly in South Africa, so it wasn't surprising to find Day 2 of this year's AfricaCom event starting with details of a new launch in the country.

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Innovation Key to Fan Engagement

Robert Klein, CEO, Bundesliga International, 11/12/2018

As the continent's leading sport, football is very much an intrinsic part of African life. With such interest comes an incredible desire for content.

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Posted by ChristopherJames | In reply to: Africa Data Centres Expands Nairobi Facility

Data, both digital and physical, is bound to grow over time. This is the norm regardless of the industry. Companies need to ensure that they always have ready ample space to accommodate increasing volume year after year. There cannot be a guarantee...

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Posted by markgrogan | In reply to: Cell C Strikes Roaming Deal Across South Africa With MTN

Gosh I really do hope that with this new deal that the connections are really going to improve like they say it's going to. People are already starting to talk about the 5G network coming and Cell C will need to work hard to make sure that...

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Posted by ChristopherJames | In reply to: Orange Social Venture Prize: Only 5 Weeks Left to Enter

Personally, I think that the initiative to organise such a contest would be highly beneficial to the countries in question. The prize money simply sets as a motivational factor that will encourage more participants across the globe to come...

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Posted by ChristopherJames | In reply to: Telkom Kenya Strikes Deal with American Tower

I reckon that there's a lot of hard work that needs to be done in order to propel the business as a forerunner in the industry. Trust in the company's ability to provide reliable services will only come with time. Let's just hope that they...

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Posted by markgrogan | In reply to: Globacom to Boost Nigeria's Data Capacity

I reckon that it will take a while before the African infrastructure for broadband and other connectivity will be up to speed. The industry has a lot to grow and that means that there is still a big gap in its current ability to spend on such...

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