International demand for innovative and agile BSS for digital and 5G services is driving business growth in key regions Dublin, 21 November, 2019 – Openet, a leader in Digital BSS, today announced that it has opened two new offices in Canada and South Africa, to better meet global demand for its innovative digital BSS portfolio. The leading independent software provider to telecoms operators has opened a new office in Montreal, further strengthening its presence in Canada, and opened new premises in Johannesburg, South Africa. As an established provider of digital BSS…
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Ground-breaking global report explores spectrum sharing in South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa, 14 October 2019: New forms of spectrum sharing could enable many more people to benefit from broadband connectivity and digital services, according to a report published last Friday by Policy Impact Partners (PIP), in association with the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA). Based on in-depth engagements with industry and public sector stakeholders on three continents, the research uncovered widespread interest in exploring how spectrum sharing can help bring many more rural communities online. In South Africa, key industry and policy stakeholders expressed a willingness to participate in, or…
Read MoreHuge engagement with free ad-funded internet service in South Africa powered by Upstream
Over 25 million users in South Africa now have access to mobile internet basics at no cost London, October 3rd, 2019 – More than 25 million mobile users in South Africa can now access internet essentials for free at any time, even when they have run out of credit. The free internet service was launched by Vodacom, South Africa’s largest mobile operator, powered by Upstream’s Zero-D connectivity platform. Since its introduction the operator has seen a massive uptake with 55 per cent of its subscriber base already engaging with the…
Read MoreIntercept IP Group announces deal with Digicall in bid to take on the South African insurance telematics market
Intercept IP Group today announces new plans to enter the South African usage-based insurance telematics market through a collaboration with Digicall. Digicall is to be the official distributor and reseller of Intercept IP’s technology in the Southern African region, following an agreement between the two parties. South Africa is one of the world’s leading markets in insurance telematics and stolen vehicle recovery. Millions of devices have been deployed over the last 20 years, but the key market players are now looking to enhance the performance of their technology and the…
Read MoreM&I Materials Expands into Africa
Manchester, UK – Nov 13, 2017 – M&I Materials has expanded its global reach by opening an office in South Africa and securing a manufacturing agreement with ISEGEN to meet increased African demand for its MIDEL product range. Giles Salt, CEO of M&I Materials commented, “This investment demonstrates our commitment to this exciting region. From this new base, we are able to provide product and support across sub-Saharan Africa, complementing our geographic coverage across Europe, Middle East, AsiaPac and The Americas.” The new South African business will initially supply M&I…
Read MoreHellas Sat expands South African presence with Johannesburg office
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa. July 11, 2017 – Hellas Sat, a premium satellite operator offering services in Europe, Middle East and Africa, today announced the opening of its new sales office in Johannesburg, South Africa, strengthening its presence in the region. The new office will allow Hellas Sat to increase the scope of its operations in South Africa, providing a new in-region, direct contact for sales and marketing while helping maintain its long-standing relationships within the South African telco industry. Antonis Maniatis, who has more than a decade of experience in…
Read MoreDynamic Spectrum Alliance Global Summit 2017 Successfully Concludes Following Discussion on Investment in Broadband Infrastructure
Europe announced as the location for the sixth Annual Global Summit taking place in 2018 Cape Town, South Africa, 12 May 2017: Establishing regulatory frameworks for enabling investment in broadband infrastructure across Africa was the key discussion as the fifth annual Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) Global Summit 2017 concluded yesterday in Cape Town, South Africa. The three-day event brought together representatives from five continents and 21 countries around the world, including policy makers, regulators, academia, and public and private sector representatives with first-hand experience developing and implementing a range of…
Read MoreDynamic Spectrum Alliance Awards Recognise Innovations in Dynamic Spectrum Access
Six prestigious awards were presented to Agencia Nacional del Espectro (ANE), Mawingu Networks, Brightwave, Microsoft and the University of Strathclyde Cape Town, South Africa, 11 May 2017: Six individuals and organisations have been recognised in the first ever Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) Awards Ceremony. Taking place during a gala dinner at the DSA’s Annual Global Summit in Cape Town, South Africa (May 9-11), the achievements of Agencia Nacional del Espectro (ANE), Mawingu Networks, Brightwave, Microsoft and the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, were recognised and celebrated for their efforts in furthering…
Read MoreDSA Global Summit Unleashes the Spectrum Requirements for the Next Generation Internet
Cape Town, South Africa, 10 May 2017: The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA), the National Communications Authority (NCA), Ghana, and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) have given the opening keynote addresses to kick off the 2017 DSA Global Summit in Cape Town, South Africa. Welcoming everyone to the conference, the keynote speakers summarised how important spectrum issues are today, to help solve the digital divide and make Internet access a reality everywhere. The DSA Global Summit (May 9-11) is being co-hosted with the Independent Communications Authority of South…
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