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“ When you look at younger generations they don’t want to go to a shop, they want to have a peer-to-peer chat online” — Hisham Siblini, Chief Technology and Information Officer — industries across the globe. It will be faster, more stable, more versatile and in some cases, could even replace home wi-fi networks. What’s more, it will also play a critical role in how the internet of things (IoT) is applied to industries such as the automotive sector. Like most telecom operators today, Orange Egypt has its eyes set on this new innovation. With every digital tool needing to be future-proof, Siblini says that collaboration is important when preparing for this shift. “We are working with leading
technology companies and the government to help them enable big projects such as smart cities and IoT because this offers invaluable experience,” he says. With around 35mn customers under its wing, Orange Egypt has tirelessly earned its stripes as the fastest network in Egypt and as the country’s secondlargest operator. Along this journey, Orange Egypt has had to overcome a series of hurdles, especially when rolling out its highlyanticipated 4G network. w w w. g i g a b i t m a g a z i n e . c o m
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