(HUAWEI) – Northern Africa OTF 2023 was successfully organized on February 28 by Huawei in Barcelona, around the theme ” Accelerate the digital transformation of operations for business success “. More than 120 executives from government delegations and regulators, operators and industry organizations, analysts as well as influencers from the Northern Africa region had the opportunity to exchange in depth on successful business practices, experiences relating to digital operations, innovative companies, digital organization, talent training as well as the overall vision of the development of digital transformation in the Northern Africa region (composed of the 28 countries above the equator).
Bill Tang, President of Huawei Global Technical Service said in his opening speech titled « Together, let’s light up the digital future » that currently, with the current market challenges of the telecommunications industry and growth opportunities in the next 10 years, digital transformation becomes a necessity. “Suivant le slogan ‘Think Big, Start Small, Move Fast”, Huawei will continue to increase its investment in the digital sector through cooperations combining consulting services and digital solutions. The goal is to empower operators on three levels: deepening transformation, unlocking sustainable value and illuminating the future.”
Aaron Boasman, Vice President of TM Forum, said in his introductory speech that more than 30 billion connections are expected by 2025. Digital transformation in view of the future as well as 5G are the top priority for operators. The latter should improve autonomous operations focused on the customer experience and thus achieve commercial added value thanks to the framework put in place to digitize operations. Digital transformation is key to unlocking $700 billion in new growth.
In the field of Fintech, with the rising wave of the Fintech sector in Africa, Said Aragaw, CMO d’Ethio Telecom, said that this sector continues to revolutionize the African market towards digitized financial inclusion. ” Ethio telecom is a prime example of how the unbanked segment of society can connect to the national grid. 29 million users in 18 months is an achievement of which we can be proud. »
One of the leading digital transformation operators in the region, CEO Almadar Aljadid, shared his successful practices and experiences in digital operations enabling business growth and the evolution of BSS digital services.
Finally, Benjamin Hou, President of Huawei Northern Africa Carrier Business, emphasized that digital transformation is not only a goal, but also a method. The transformation must find its origin in the key problems encountered by companies in the development process. Huawei is committed to working with regional partners to achieve digital transformation and business success.
Huawei will continue to stick to its promise “ In Africa, for Africa, continuous innovation and reliability and so bring digital to every person, home and organization for a smart and fully connected Africa.
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