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[Johannesburg,
24 October 2005] - Access
to broadband is set to become the “digital divide” of the
future, and will drive fixed-line networks, which are expected
to grow at a faster rate than mobile networks, says Transtel
CTO Dr Angus Hay.
Speaking at ITWeb's Wireless 2005 conference last week, Hay
said SA's telecommunications landscape is characterised by a
lack of competition, with a few large players dominating the
fixed and mobile markets.
“There is an increasing realisation that we are falling
behind,” Hay told delegates at the conference.
However, he said the telecoms regulator, the Independent
Communications Authority of SA, is starting to understand its
“real” role and government is becoming a facilitator for
the industry while some hope remains for a “repaired”
Convergence Bill.
Discussing the “telco of the future and the future of the
telco”, Hay pointed out that a telecoms company cannot be
seen as a telephone company. It is, he said, a provider of
infrastructure and integrated ICT services, as well as an
integrated enterprise ICT provider and a channel for
multimedia content.
The telecoms company of the future will provide true
broadband access, and more than just connectivity. Hay argued
that the telco of the future would be a driver of enterprise
service revenue and not costs, with voice merely being one of
the applications offered.
Meanwhile, Hay stated, broadband is already the driver of
fixed-line network growth, and, with more than 150 million
fixed lines in SA, growth in this sector is expected to be
faster than mobile.
“The new ‘digital divide' is about broadband, and not
telephones. Basic telecoms and Internet are colliding,” he
said, adding that, in future, telecoms companies will offer
bundled services, including voice, video and Internet.
Fixed-mobile substitution is moving faster than
fixed-mobile convergence, Hay claimed, adding that broadband
is restoring the positive fixed-line trend.
Globally, he said, the telecoms market is reaching the end
of the mobile explosion, and is passing the point of
inflection in subscriber growth. Mobile average revenue per
user will continue to decline and regulators will continue to
limit mobile and interconnect charges.
“Telecommunications have created the global village, and
supports service-based economies. Basic telecoms business
models are being redefined and telecoms are fundamental to any
economy,” Hay stated, adding that a few multinational
players are increasingly dominating the global market.
Siemens
Components provides world-class electronic
components, systems and end-to-end solutions to
major manufacturers in the southern African
electronic and associated industries. Its
solutions and product range covers all vertical
market segments, ranging from automotive, energy
and security applications, to vending machines,
metering and remote metering, fleet management,
POS devices, and more. Siemens Components
focuses on high-end applications integrated with
customer-specific solutions. It works with systems
integrators and other Siemens Business units to
deliver exceptional customer value.
Michelangelo Technology (Michelangelo) is positioned as
a Value-added Solutions and Services Provider with
a focus on broadband IP wireless access, billing,
VoIP and other IP applications. Michelangelo is
the Africa / Middle East distributor for NextNet
Wireless Inc. (Non Line of Sight Plug’ Play
Broadband access) and ST Electronics (Satcom and
digital radio). Furthermore, Michelangelo is an
approved International Integrator for Redline
Communications (OFDM digital radios) and a Value
Added Partner for Kavera Software, providing
broadband per use billing solutions. The
Michelangelo MultiSys brand incorporates a number
of OEM products including SIP server, VoIP
gateway, IP phone, WiFi and Powerline
Communications solutions.
Business
Connexion (Pty) Ltd is a leading black empowered
ICT company with a proud 25-year track record. An
integrator of competitive, innovative business
solutions based on ICT, Business Connexion has
offices in all major centres throughout
South Africa
.Our
Networks competency is a leader in wireless
technologies in
Africa
, having installed more than 2,000 wireless links during the past 3 years.We offer an
integrated mobile platform that utilizes mobile
technologies at both the carrier and the
enterprise levels to provide more enhanced,
secure, end-to-end wireless communication and
messaging.
ProScan Systems
is a leading distri butor of a wide range of
barcoding, data collection, RFID, wireless
networking, GSM/GPRS communication and mobile
technologies for a wide range of industries in
southern Africa, including retail, FMCG, transport
and logistics, and manufacturing. As sole Value
Added Distributor (VAD) for Intermec and preferred
VAD for Datamax in southern Africa, it
markets and supports a complete line of data
collection hardware, including retail and
industrial barcode scanners, RFID products,
barcode printers, wireless LANs, mobile
computers and GSM/GPRS data communications.
ProScan Media Products specialises in the local
production of OEM barcode self-adhesive labels and
thermal transfer ribbons.
DeARX
Services
focuses on providing Information Technology
business solutions and products in various
industries.
OpenHand™
is the product for the new generation of business
people requiring mobile solutions to ensure
maximum efficiency. It’s not only a real-time
access to your email, but also to your diary,
contacts, tasks and public folder documents –
without the need for synchronisation.
Fast, secure, real-time access to your business
email, calendar, contacts and tasks from almost
any mobile device from anywhere in the world.
Key features of OpenHand™include:
Monthly subscription
Pull (not push) technology
Security (128 bit AES)
Ultra-fast access
OTA (over the air) client administration
Line
of business application delivery alternatives
Trispen Technologies
is a leading developer of network and wireless
security products, providing solutions to
customers in South Africa and abroad. Cryptography
and authentication technologies provide end-to-end
security of network traffic in both wired and
wireless networks. Trispen’s unique @theOffice
service showcased at Wireless 2005 connects mobile
PC users to their office network via the Internet,
securely and cost-effectively. Access methods
include WiFi, 3G and many other data connections.
Unlike traditional VPN offerings, Trispen @theOffice
provides unmatched simplicity for service
providers, administrators and users, yet offers
very high levels of certificate based
authentication and strong encryption to today’s
mobile workforce.
Tr
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Event
sponsor
Platinum
sponsor
Gold
sponsor
MTN
is SA’s second-largest cellular network operator
with a subscriber base of about 6.3 million
people, & a GSM network that is one of the
largest in the world.
Silver sponsor
Wireless Business
Solutions (WBS) provide broadband wireless Internet access services on
their iBurst network. IBurst coverage is available in Johannesburg,
Midrand, Centurion, Pretoria, Durban, Umhlanga and Cape Town.
Subscribers can access the high speed Internet access services either via a
desktop modem, or a laptop modem offering full mobility within the coverage
areas, at rates up to 1Mbps.
Bronze
sponsor
T-Zone
is Telkom’s
public wireless LAN offering operating on the 802.11g
protocol (WiFi). The service provides high-speed
wireless Internet access to users for the updating of
Email or for surfing the Internet. Telkom has
successfully trialed the T-Zone service at various
venues ranging from Hotels, Conference Centers, Shopping
Malls and Restaurants.
Sponsorship
opportunities:
A number of key sponsorship opportunities
are
available alongside this event. For more information contact Debbie Visser
on (011) 807 3294 or e-mail debbiev@itweb.co.za
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