TelCables at AfricaCom 2024: Driving Interconnectivity and Digital Transformation Across Africa

Advancing Digital Transformation 

TelCables is at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation, leveraging its status as one of the most interconnected network operators on the continent to bring content closer to consumers. 

“Digital transformation is ongoing, and our contribution lies in ensuring content is accessible where it’s needed most. By keeping content closer to consumers, we create the best possible experience,” Sudhir explained. 

Bridging Infrastructure Gaps 

Sudhir highlighted the need for greater collaboration between public and private sectors to bridge the continent’s infrastructure gaps and overcome regulatory challenges. 

“We don’t need to reinvent the wheel. By working together as an industry, we can leverage existing technologies and resources to connect the unconnected. It’s all about collaboration and understanding,” he emphasized. 

Ensuring Resilience and Redundancy 

The importance of network resilience was underscored by Sudhir’s discussion of recent cable cuts along the West African coast. TelCables addressed these challenges by rerouting traffic through its own SAXS cable system and leveraging partnerships with other cable networks. 

“We’ve built a resilient backbone, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity even in the face of disruptions. This resilience is vital for maintaining reliable access across the continent,” Sudhir said. 

Driving Interconnectivity 

Interconnectivity remains a critical component of Africa’s digital growth. TelCables is actively working to keep content within the continent, minimizing latency and improving quality for consumers. 

“Interconnectivity is key to making Africa’s digital transformation a reality. Initiatives like our CCT Africa conference bring stakeholders together to discuss how we can better connect the continent and keep content local,” Sudhir explained. 

Preparing for Africa’s Future 

Looking ahead, Sudhir expressed optimism about Africa’s digital future, driven by its young population and increasing demand for connectivity. 

“Africa’s youth will drive governments, industries, and technology providers to deliver faster, better-quality access. In the next three to five years, we’ll see a significantly more connected Africa,” he said. 

Data Centers: The Next Frontier 

Sudhir also highlighted the growing importance of data centers in Africa, emphasizing their role in keeping content local and enabling faster access. 

“Data centers are critical for digital transformation. Africa needs hundreds more, and we’re already contributing with our facilities in Luanda and Fortaleza, the second most connected place on Earth after Singapore,” he shared. 

Empowering Growth 

TelCables is also empowering the SME market with cloud solutions that enable faster and more affordable app development, driving economic growth across the region. 

“Our cloud offerings are game-changers for SMEs, enabling them to innovate and grow, which in turn fuels the digital economy,” Sudhir said. 

TelCables is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s digital future.