MTN and Huawei Joint Technology Innovation Lab for Africa
, has officially inaugurated the Technology Innovation Lab at MTN Group’s headquarters, Johannesburg, South Africa. This milestone signifies a significant advancement in their ongoing collaboration across diverse digital fields. Initially announced during MWC 2024, when the parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding, the establishment of the lab aims to further deepen their collaboration, accelerating digital transformation and sustainable development across Africa.
This laboratory plays a pivotal role in MTN’s evolution, transcending the conventional telecommunications operator role to emerge as a premier provider of comprehensive technology services. Research and development within the lab will focus on critical areas such as 5G and 5G-A technologies, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, cloud computing, FTTH, automation, and digital financial services – all of which serve as catalysts for Africa’s digital future.
President and Chief Executive Officer of MTN Group, Ralph Mupita says “This lab further demonstrates our commitment to developing relevant, sustainable, and transformative solutions designed specifically for the African context and signifies a strategic investment in Africa’s future – It’s about solutions born in Africa, for Africa.
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