MTN Group, a leading African telecom company, has joined forces with Huawei Technologies to establish an innovation lab aimed at spearheading digital transformation across the continent. The lab, located at MTN Group’s headquarters in South Africa, will serve as a focal point for experimentation, demonstration, and skill development.
The collaboration between MTN and Huawei is designed to facilitate cross-regional partnerships and foster the creation of cutting-edge solutions that will drive the rapid deployment and adoption of innovative technologies. The newly established lab will focus on key areas crucial to Africa’s digital evolution, including 5G and 5G-A technologies, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, cloud computing, FTTH (Fiber to the Home), automation, and digital financial services.
Ralph Mupita, CEO of MTN Group, emphasized the lab’s significance in developing sustainable and transformative solutions tailored to the African context. He highlighted the lab’s role in catalyzing the digital economy’s growth, promoting innovation, and creating lasting opportunities to empower communities and drive the continent’s development forward.
Cao Ming, President of Huawei’s Wireless Solutions, expressed confidence in collaborating with MTN to deliver leading products and solutions for the African market. He underscored the lab’s potential to accelerate Africa’s digital economy development, ultimately contributing to a more prosperous and sustainable African continent.
The establishment of the innovation lab marks a strategic investment in Africa’s future, signaling a commitment to leveraging technology for the continent’s advancement. With a focus on fostering innovation and driving digital transformation, MTN and Huawei aim to shape Africa’s digital landscape and unlock new possibilities for economic growth and societal progress.
