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CONTENTS
Issue 2 2018 Édition 2 2018
Africa
Afrique
www.communicationsafrica.com
Emerging opportunities in connecting the unconnected
Agenda
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Quotes
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Events
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How technology can accelerate the continent’s progress
NAB 2018 Connecting media, entertainment and technology professionals
OB vehicles Technological and operational developments
Solutions
Mobile money P25 - The broadening of the VAT base for Electronic Services by Foreign Businesses to South Africa.
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The rise of mobile money systems in Kenya features: ● Communications ● Mobile ● Satellites regular reports: ● Agenda ● Solutions
FEATURES A note from the Editor
Networks
This issue of Communications Africa explores recent developments in broadcasting, digital money and ICT across the continent, identifying challenges and opportunities in these sectors. We look at the rise of 5G networks in Africa and disussions that took place at the recent Mobile World Congress show. Also on our events calender is the upcoming NAB show, which will bring together entertainment, media and technology professionals. We invite you to discover what is new for this year’s show. .
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Communications Africa speaks to Ryan Burton, senior director international engineering at Aviat Networks about controlling telecoms backhaul costs.
Digital
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Increased IoT penetration across use cases poses unique challenges for ICT policy-makers. Global management consultancy Arthur D. Little explores the big debates surrounding this and how ICT regulators can lead with holistic frameworks.
NAB 2018
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NAB 2018 will welcome exhibitors and entertainment, media and technology professionals to the Las Vegas convention centre seeking to showcase and discover new technologies and connect with industry experts.
Broadcasting
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Over the years OB vehicles and the equipment they carry have changed drastically. Steve Burgess CTO of Megahertz talks to Communications Africa about the importance of this to African broadcasters.
Une note du rédacteur Ce numéro de Communications Africa explore les développements récents dans la diffusion, l'argent numérique et les TIC à travers le continent, identifiant les défis et les opportunités dans ces secteurs. Nous regardons la montée en puissance des réseaux 5G en Afrique et les discussions qui ont eu lieu lors du récent Mobile World Congress. Le prochain rendez-vous du NAB, qui réunira des professionnels du divertissement, des médias et de la technologie, sera également au calendrier de nos événements. Nous vous invitons à découvrir ce qui est nouveau pour le spectacle de cette année.
Satellites
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High count low earth orbit satellite constellations have a critical role to play in future Internet connectivity. Geoff Varrall, executive director of RTT, looks at why they need to be integrated with MEO, GSO and terrestrial 5G networks.
ARTICLES Nouvelles
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Les dernières actualités en matière de communication des pays francophones
Monnaie numérique
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Les dernières actualités en matière de communication des pays francophones
Les données
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Dustin Homer directeur des solutions clients explique comment l'analyse des données devient de plus en plus un outil utile dans la prise de décision pour les gouvernements et les entreprises à travers le continent
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