The AI mania that’s transforming business, government and society globally is also igniting waves of innovation across Africa, with the shape-shifting tech’s existential prospects powering a cross-continental investment surge at the AI Everything Expo by GITEX AFRICA (www.GITEXAfrica.com) in Morocco.
Ericsson has been selected by Orange Egypt as a strategic partner to accelerate its digital transformation and build a resilient architecture across its network. The collaboration seeks to enable superior service experiences for consumers and streamline partner ecosystem.
Global cybersecurity leader Fortinet has announced expanding its collaboration with the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT), which had started in 2019. Both entities will cooperate with the aim of bridging the cybersecurity skills gap in Egypt and creating a more diverse workforce.
By Ken Campbell, Managing Partner in the London office of PMP Strategy and Nicolas Pillon, Associate Partner in the Montreal office of PMP Strategy
Set for another memorable gathering in December 2024, get ready to capture, connect and collaborate with global industry leaders within the conference halls and demo area of the 18th Telecom Review Leaders' Summit.
In today's digital age, access to reliable and affordable internet connectivity is crucial for driving socioeconomic development. However, across the African continent, millions of individuals still lack access to basic internet services. This digital divide not only limits individual opportunities but also hampers overall economic growth and development. To address this issue, leveraging infrastructure sharing offers a promising solution. By optimizing existing infrastructure and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, Africa can bridge the connectivity gap and unlock the full potential of its digital economy.
The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) has noted a steady increase in the use of satellite services to deliver 5G connectivity, although it stressed that the non-terrestrial network (NTN) sector is still in its early development stages.
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, talent emerges as the cornerstone of progress. Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to nurturing this vital resource, Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has unveiled an array of initiatives aimed at positioning the nation at the forefront of the digital revolution.
Mangomolo, a top-tier provider of comprehensive OTT video platforms worldwide, has been selected by UPICtv—the commercial arm of Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet) for OTT services—to provide a complete solution to simplify and speed up the distribution of OTT video content throughout Botswana, specifically for The Ministry of Youth, Gender, Sport & Culture (MYSC). Mangomolo’s end-to-end OTT video management platform enables MYSC to deliver its NOW! online channel across multiple devices with an optimized viewer experience.
McKinsey, a renowned authority in market analysis, recently unveiled their latest report on fintech in Africa, marking a significant milestone in the industry's discourse. This release aligns with a broader consensus across the sector, highlighting a collective understanding of market dynamics and opportunities.
