NetScout delivers AI-ready data for CSPs
NetScout systems have announced the extension of the NetScout Omnis AI Insights solution to communications service providers (CSPs) to deliver the critical data foundation needed to implement agentic AI for customer experience and network operations. According to a...
Telkom Business deploys mobile network at Africa’s tallest bridge
Telkom Business has deployed new mobile connectivity infrastructure in a highly remote part of the Eastern Cape, adjacent to the construction site of the Mthentu Bridge near Lundini, which is set to become the tallest bridge in Africa. The LTE base station is already...
Are brand-telco partnerships the future of MVNOs?
In recent years, we’ve seen countless successful brands dipping their toes into the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) space. By Damian Burnett, sales director at VAS-X The market has evolved into a dynamic space where non-traditional entrants, ranging from major...
Starlink: Why all the hype?
The South African media landscape has been saturated with Starlink coverage for months. Every ministerial statement, every regulatory development, every parliamentary objection becomes headline news. Yet amid this relentless coverage, a curious question emerges: why...
Modern telcos should approach AI in BSS with caution and care
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a strategic enabler across all industries, writes Damian Burnett, sales director at VAS-X. Whether it’s apps that suggest content based on user behaviour, systems that automatically optimise service performance, or dashboards...
Trends shaping the future of intelligent communication
Communication technology continues to evolve, and South African businesses are facing a transformative shift in how they connect with customers and collaborate internally. By Filip Filković, sales director: Africa at Infobip This is largely driven by rapid...
Q-KON , Guodian Gaoke, StarWin in IoT LEO alliance
African-based provider of satellite communication solutions Q-KON has reached a tripartite strategic alliance agreement with Beijing Guodian High-Tech Technology and China StarWin Science and Technology to offer Internet of Things (IoT) services supported by the...
Broadband access for a more equitable digital future
In today’s digital-first world, broadband access is no longer a nice-to-have. It is the foundation of modern life. By Nehal Osman, business centre lead of fixed networks for sub-Saharan Africa and Vodafone MEA at Nokia Yet for millions of people across Sub-Saharan...
Dear modern telcos, your legacy BSS could be holding you back
According to a recent Capgemini report, more than 70% of telecom operators understand that legacy systems are a barrier to digital transformation and hinder the delivery of efficient, personalised services to customers. By Damian Burnett, sales director at VAS-X While...
Oni-Tel launches high-speed fibre backbone at DPA
Oni-Tel Fibre Networks has launched its Inter-Data Centre Fibre Network, with Digital Parks Africa (DPA) serving as the inaugural point of presence (PoP). The high-speed fibre backbone connects all major data centres across Gauteng, enabling seamless, low-latency...
Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal invests R1,1bn
Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal has announced a transformative investment of over R1,1-billion in network infrastructure for the current financial year (FY26). "Our investment in KwaZulu-Natal reflects our commitment to building a digitally inclusive province where everyone can...
Huge TNS launches MVNO
Huge TNS has launched a MVNO capability that allows organisations to enter a market long dominated by major banks and national retailers. Huge TNS can provide organisations with a simple, cost-effective way to access capabilities that have traditionally been out of...