NEWS
Cloud company awarded major contract from
African mobile operator
number of connected devices, IoT
is taking shape in the rest of the
region especially in East Africa.
“The number of cellular IoT
connections in the region is
expected to grow at a compound
annual growth rate of around 38%
from 2016 to 2022, as governments
and industries in the region begin to
explore IoT solutions to solve region-
specific challenges.”
A
cloud communications platform
company has been awarded a major
contract from one of Africa’s largest mobile
phone operators. Pareteum Corporation has
been awarded a three-year contract from
Ericsson, a significant player in the mobile
phone market across the continent.
Under the terms of the agreement, Pareteum
will provide its global cloud services platform
and receive revenue for subscribers, data and
messaging services.
In a statement Ericsson said: “While Nigeria and
South Africa will continue to have the highest
Vic Bozzo, CEO of Pareteum, said:
“We are honoured to be chosen
for this contract. It represents the
continued expansion to all
corners of the globe where there
is a need for new offerings,
applications, settlement services
and access to a superior cloud
platform. We look forward to
deploying these services.”
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Africa Tech Summit offers an insight into
continent’s technological development
A
n event in Rwanda will offer an insight
into technological developments in the
African continent. The Africa Tech Summit
Kigali , which takes place on February 14
and 15, will offer networking and business
opportunities for African and international
tech leaders and investors who want to
drive growth in the continent. The two-
day event, supported by the Rwandan
Ministry for ICT, will explore the latest
technology trends and connect 250 plus
key stakeholders from across the continent
through keynote speeches, breakout
sessions and networking events.
The event will offer the chance to learn
about Africa’s future unicorns in Rwanda, the
new home of technology and innovation on
the continent.
There will be 50 expert speakers making
presentations. Subjects to be covered
include connectivity, blockchain, African
mobility, cloud and IoT, investing, mobile
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and data, tech and talent, future trends,
payments, fintech, EdTech, AgriTech, artificial
intelligence and robotics, virtual reality,
digital media and creative tracks.
The event, held at the Marriott Kigali, will
host: leading investors, funds and VCs from
Europe, USA and Africa; supranational
investors; leading tech companies from
Africa and Europe; African Government
regulators and agencies; mobile and
telecoms ventures; banking and fintech
leaders; media and entertainment
companies; and African start-ups.
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