INTELLIGENT VERTICAL: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
VOLTE, 5G enabling technologies; MEC, NFV,
SDN, Network Slicing; 5G trial case studies;
Spectrum and RAN developments on the
road to 5G and 5G fixed wireless broadband.
Accelerating the spread of digital
connectivity – Connecting Africa
Connecting Africa is a top track at
AfricaCom 2018 focusing on accelerating
the spread of digital connectivity
throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Connectivity champions will unite to
discuss how favourable policy and the right
technologies and business models will enable
MNOs and ISPs to expand their networks to
bridge Africa’s digital divide.
Hot topics include strengthening broadband
networks, expanding satellite connectivity,
innovative rural connectivity solutions,
fibre deployment and establishing new
partnerships to close connectivity gaps.
Wholesale telecoms
If it’s fibre infrastructure you’re interested
in, AfricaCom 2018 will facilitate discussions
around how to engage stakeholders to
create win-win solutions; use existing metro
infrastructure to reach new customers and
overcome interconnectivity challenges
across borders.
AfricaCom 2018 will also provide visitors
with insights on how to access the satellite
market, along with debates focusing on how
high-throughput satellites will change the
wholesale market and answer the question,
is satellite data the answer to staying ahead?
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Open access is a disruptor and one that will
ultimately lead to better business and value
for end-users. You can listen to top-notch
speakers discuss what compulsory open
access networks need to succeed, as well as
how 5G will impact open access strategies
across Africa.
Disruptive factors have forced dramatic
changes in the data centre (DC) market. At
AfricaCom, learn how to navigate the need
for consumer proximity when location costs
are high, how regulatory frameworks can
balance protection concerns with storage
imperatives, whether capacity outweighs
convenience and how cloud services will
impact the DC market in Africa.
Developing wholesale services to increase
revenues is another hot topic. Speakers will
also discuss how market strength can be
leveraged to expand across the wholesale
value chain; creating new revenue streams
through B2B offerings.
At AfricaCom, there will also be an
opportunity to learn how MVNOs present
a win-win opportunity, what the network
requirements are to become an international
MVNO, and the importance of investing in
operating system separation.
Powering Telecoms – on the
Connectivity Stage
The consolidation of the African towerco
market is a key topic at AfricaCom 2018.
Learn how they are leveraging economies of
scale to strengthen current market presence
and which African markets present the best
case for towerco expansion.
Also up for discussion is how to construct and
manage infrastructure efficiently.
Subjects include keeping pace with operator
network upgrades; partnerships with OEMs
to reduce time and cost; ethics of location;
navigating community environmental
concerns and maximising investment
through a proactive maintenance culture.
Other tower operation related themes will
focus on how to adopt flexible approaches
to meet QoS demands in high density areas;
overcoming the power challenge to drive
digital inclusion; and identifying additional
revenue streams.
“We made a decision to open up a number
of key conference areas, as we recognis e
the importance and significance of the
conversations taking place around a
multitude of topics all connected by the
backbone of technology,” said Tom Cuthell,
Portfolio Director of KNect365, organisers
of AfricaCom.
“The more people involved in these
discussions, the quicker Africa will advance
towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution.”
AfricaCom 2018 will bring together 14,000
attendees, 450 speakers and 400 exhibitors
showcasing technologies and solutions
covering everything from 5G, AI, IoT, Fintech
and Blockchain, with a host of new content
and exciting developments.
To register for a free visitor ticket,
purchase a delegate pass or find out more
about AfricaCom 2018 visit tmt.knect365.
com/africacom n
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