Roque Lozano, SVP of network infrastructure for MEA at Nokia. Artificial intelligence (AI) is expanding the boundaries of what’s possible in business, but behind this is a complex, unseen layer of infrastructure that must rise to meet AI’s demands – starting with the network. This is according to Roque Lozano, SVP of network infrastructure for…
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has declared that Kenya and Nigeria is collaborating intentionally to develop cross-border production networks, industrial corridors, and investment partnerships that would reflect both countries strengths. This declaration was made yesterday by the President of LCCI, Mr. Gabriel Idahosa, during the first “Kenya-Nigeria Trade and Investment Conference” that…
Luanda — The World Bank’s Director of Strategy, Vickram Cuttaree, on Tuesday in Luanda recommended that African states should institutionalize railway networks in the continent as a way to guarantee, in the long term, the sustainability of financing commitments for these structuring projects. The official was speaking at a panel on the theme “Regional Corridors…
South Africa’s digital future hinges on how effectively its industries embrace the internet of things (IoT). From agriculture and mining to healthcare and logistics, connected devices are driving smarter decisions, greater efficiency and sustainable growth. Yet many sectors still rely on global system for mobile communications-based connectivity (2G/3G/4G) to power their IoT deployments – a…
Justin Mackenzie, managing director of VO Connect. If you sell connectivity, you’ve felt it: the industry’s gravitational pull toward “cheaper, quicker, now”. On paper, it’s irresistible. In practice, it’s why so many end-customers complain about inconsistent performance, fragile last-mile setups, and delayed go-lives that stall entire projects. We’re living through a paradox. We’re seeing historic…
Binesh George, CEO and co-founder, Redvine. SD-WAN and networking service provider Redvine Networks is banking on its success in Africa to help cement its expansion into Europe and the offer of a viable alternative to traditional network providers. SD-WAN integrates edge, gateway and orchestrator technologies to ensure the optimal delivery of data between organisations and…
Paul Stuttard, director, Duxbury Networking. Artificial intelligence (AI)represents one of the most revolutionary technologies ofour time. As AI, with the help oflargelanguage modelsand machine learning, continues tochangecloud-based technologies and redefine how businesses operate, it’s clear that the role of the corporate network, as a provider of basic utility services, is rapidly evolving. The network is…
Watch: Trump suggests FCC should revoke licenses from networks covering him negatively US President Donald Trump has suggested some TV networks should have their licences “taken away”, as he backed America’s broadcast regulator in a row over the suspension of ABC host Jimmy Kimmel. The Disney-owned network announced on Wednesday evening it was pulling the…
Justin Lee, regional sales director at Palo Alto Networks NEC XON Cyber has been named Palo Alto Networks’ sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Partner of the Year, recognising the company as the region’s top-performing partner for 2025. The award was presented at Palo Alto Networks’ recent annual partner gathering in Istanbul, Turkey. The SSA Partner of the…
MTN South Africa has come out tops in independent network ratings agency OpenSignal’s latest mobile experience report, beating its rivals in a number of categories including “download speed”, “5G availability” and “5G video experience”. The mobile operator was also joint winner in a number of other categories in the report, but Telkom stood out as…
