Upstream presents the power of RCS to boost multi-channel marketing campaigns at MEF RCS World and latest whitepaper ‘Unlocking multi-channel marketing with RCS’ Dublin, London, Rio de Janeiro, Athens – August 3rd, 2022: Upstream, a global specialist in mobile marketing technology, showcased the power of Rich Communications Services (RCS) to push multi-channel marketing campaigns to new heights at MEF RCS World. Taking place at the state-of-the-art innovation centre in Google’s European Headquarters in Dublin, Upstream experts demonstrated how its RCS solutions have become indispensable for leading brands across the world,…
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M Auto becomes the largest e-vehicle company on the continent
Simultaneous launch in Togo and Benin gives Africans unprecedented access to green and affordable electric powered two-wheelers M Auto is a leading source of sustainable transportation offering ‘mobility as a service’ on the African continent, with innovative systems that accelerate earning potential through productive assets ownership. Its cost-effective and convenient mobility solutions foster inclusiveness and promote environmental sustainability in Africa. On 21 May 2022, the e-mobility startup launched in Togo and Benin with a music concert in each country. M Auto is now the largest electric vehicle startup in Africa…
Read MoreST Engineering iDirect partners with XipLink to implement advanced security
Feature will ensure highest levels of security on SatHaul-XE solution without compromising acceleration and optimization, with first deployment by satellite operator Turksat Herndon, VA., October 26, 2021 – ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has collaborated with technology provider XipLink to implement a security feature required for 4G backhaul services. The feature will support IP security (IPsec) encryption with CMPv2 digital certificate management, building upon the existing high levels of security already offered by ST Engineering iDirect whilst maintaining satellite traffic optimization and acceleration. The new functionality…
Read MoreMobile operators in Africa can tap into digital for revenue and address upcoming industry challenges
Upstream to showcase its suite of mobile products at AfricaCom, Stand B30 AfricaCom, Cape Town, S.A., November 7, 2019 – Upstream will demonstrate at this year’s AfricaCom how mobile operators in Africa can achieve a head start in addressing the industry’s upcoming challenges. The company will be showcasing its full platform stack that enables MNOs to generate digital revenue, offering mobile users on the continent uninterrupted, free and safe connectivity while efficiently helping operators monetize digital opportunities such as mobile advertising. Guy Krief, CEO, Upstream, commented: “In developed markets, figures…
Read MoreInfinet Wireless negotiates expansion in African market at the Russia-Africa Economic Forum and Summit 2019
Multiple meetings with heads of state and business leaders were held at the event Sochi, Russia, 04 November, 2019 – Infinet Wireless, a global leader in the design and manufacture of fixed broadband wireless systems, has announced it has made a number of new landmark implementation agreements across the African market, including a project with Camtel, the leading telecom operator in Cameroon, to modernize and expand broadband infrastructure across the country. At the Russia-Africa Economic Forum and Summit, Infinet CEO Dmitry Okorokov and Technical Support Engineer Ludovic Takam, of Cameroon,…
Read MoreFarmSmart and tech partner Amido launch new mobile app that helps African farmers to thrive
News Facts: FarmSmart is an application launching into Kenya in October 2019. Its aim is to build the farming capacity of people across Africa. The new app will target young people in Kenya (and eventually globally) who are seeking to get more from their land. The app is free for users and works through a unique recommendations’ engine, where, via a chatbot, the user will give their plot size, location season and soil type. Based on the data provided during sign up – the app recommends a list of crops…
Read MoreTata Communications Transformation Services partners with Africa Development Solutions to bridge the digital divide in Africa
Partnership will help accelerate access to ICT, enabling equitable distribution of digital know-how, job creation and enhanced socio-economic development Mumbai, Kigali and Dakar 20th May 2019 – Tata Communications Transformation Services Limited (TCTS), a leading Telco transformation and managed services provider, is partnering with Africa Development Solutions (ADS Group) to facilitate building the fibre infrastructure backbone across Africa and enable a digital economy that can empower societies and communities, in line with the Smart Africa vision. TCTS will perform pre-feasibility assessments with ADS for African nations, studying existing as well…
Read MoreThe Dynamic Spectrum Alliance emphasizes the need for dynamic spectrum access in order to connect millions of people in Africa to internet access
Johannesburg, South Africa, 11 April 2019: Utilizing alternative spectrum technologies is key to connecting millions of people in Africa to the internet, as the amount of bandwidth available will increase whilst costs are reduced, according to the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA). Speaking on the second day of the Industry Forum for Converged Digital Media, the high-level industry event for stakeholders to discuss the latest developments in spectrum technologies, DSA Treasurer Mark Rotter emphasized the need for dynamic spectrum access and the benefits it could bring to communities around the world…
Read MoreIMImobile SA joins Google’s Early Access Program for RCS Business Messaging in Africa
Cape Town, South Africa, 20th November 2018 – IMImobile SA, part of IMImobile PLC – a leading global cloud communications software and solutions provider – has joined Google’s Early Access Program for RCS (Rich Communication Services) business messaging offering in Africa. RCS will allow millions of businesses in Africa to make use of more interactive messaging features such as branding and business verification, suggested reply buttons, rich card carousels and end-to-end payments. IMImobile PLC, who joined the Google’s Early Access Program for RCS Business Messaging in 2017 will be working…
Read MoreInfiNet Wireless showcase ground-breaking spectral efficiency solution to the African Market at AfricaCom 2018
The company’s state-of-the-art Quanta 5 can eliminate interference in noisy radio environments whilst delivering more Mb/s in less radio spectrum Cape Town, South Africa – November 8, 2018 – InfiNet Wireless, the global leader in fixed broadband wireless connectivity, will launch its record-breaking spectral efficiency solution to the African market for the first time at this year’s AfricaCom, to be held from November 13th to 15th. On display at booth C5D, the brand new 5 GHz Point-to-Point (PTP) solution, named Quanta 5, addresses the increase in Internet of Things (IoT)…
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