TELECOMS INSIGHTS | 23 JUNE 2019 Digitisation represents a brave new world with infinite promise Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Digitisation represents a brave new world with infinite promise Premeshin Naidoo Regional Head Sector: Global Clients SHARE Premeshin Naidoo reviews the telecommunications sector. https://youtu.be/vv5zxTAtf5c In this instalment of the 2019 Absa Insights Series Premeshin Naidoo, Regional Head Sector: Global Clients, Absa CIB leads a panel discussion with Bora Varliyagci, Chief Executive of Digitalthings and Juanita Clark, Chief Executive, FTTX Council Africa that unpacks the future of the telecommunications sector and where future innovation lies. Video highlights: Digitisation has changed all industries and is allowing for a crossover of markets between industries. Telcos enable telecommunication to various different industries which makes them well-placed to leverage this knowledge to open additional revenue streams, from healthcare to media. 5G isn’t delivering ‘better’ 4G – it promises a much higher level of reliability, which opens the way for autonomous technology. Premeshin NaidooRegional Head Sector: Global Clients https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles TELECOMS INSIGHTS How technology is weaving African markets into the global fabric Merlin Rajah, Head of Equities Electronic Product at Absa CIB believes that technological integration is key to allowing the world to access Africa’s trading market – helping to break down barriers to entry and unlock important investment opportunities. Read more TELECOMS INSIGHTS Driving a Sustainable Digital Revolution For Africa’s tomorrow Sub-Saharan Africa stands at the brink of a digital revolution, where telecommunications and technology are poised to be the driving forces behind sustainable socio-economic development. With a youthful population and vast economic opportunities, the region is embracing digital transformation as a pathway to inclusive growth and prosperity. Read more TELECOMS INSIGHTS The quiet technology revolution in South African trading Merlin Rajah, Head of Equities Electronic Product at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking believes that South Africa is the most exciting emerging market for electronic trading right now – as he explains the vital connection between the right tech and international investment. Read more
