The pan-African telecom company, MTN Group, and Huawei Technologies have collaborated to build a technology innovation lab aimed at accelerating digital transformation and sustainable development across Africa.
According to a statement released by MTN on Wednesday, the lab sited at the company’s headquarters in South Africa is poised to be a catalyst for digital progress in Africa.
By fostering cross-regional collaboration, it will stimulate the African digital ecosystem and promote the rapid development, deployment, and adoption of cutting-edge innovative solutions, the company added.
MTN noted that the lab would play a crucial role in its evolution, moving beyond the traditional telecommunications operator role to become a leading provider of comprehensive technology services.
“Research and development within the lab will concentrate on vital areas including 5G and 5G-A technologies, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, cloud computing, FTTH, automation, and digital financial services – all catalysts for Africa’s digital future,” MTN stated.
