TELECOMS INSIGHTS | 24 JUNE 2019 Telco operators of today must evolve their business models Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Telco operators of today must evolve their business models Premeshin Naidoo Regional Head Sector: Global Clients SHARE Premeshin Naidoo addresses how telcos need to evolve for new markets. https://youtu.be/-HRSd15-nVw 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. Video highlights: Telcos are moving into different verticals because of their exposure to other markets as communications providers. Many services are commoditised, which is necessitating the evolution of telco operators. Margins will get tighter as infrastructure costs rise. The natural result is independent infrastructure owners and operators who are taking ownership of infrastructure and core assets and leveraging their independent status to drive economies of scale. Premeshin NaidooRegional Head Sector: Global Clients https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles FINTECH Africa’s Tech Sector is Powering Up in 2025 Even in the harshest environments, growth can flourish in unexpected ways. While there was little that could be deemed positive during the early days of the pandemic, for Africa’s tech ecosystem, this challenging period unexpectedly spurred extraordinary development. Read more 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
