At Submarine Networks 2023, held in Singapore, Giuseppe Valentino, Vice President of Product Management for Backbone & Infrastructure Solutions at Sparkle, delved into Sparkle's groundbreaking project, BlueMed. He shared how BlueMed is revolutionizing the submarine cable industry by diverging from conventional approaches, sparking innovation, fostering growth, and leaving an indelible mark on the evolution of global connectivity.
During the Africa MBB Summit 2023, Telecom Review had the opportunity to conduct an exclusive interview with two prominent figures in the telecom sector: Chris Meng, Vice President of Huawei Northern Africa Carrier Business and Peter Jarich, Head of GSMA Intelligence. The discussion revolved around the digital challenges facing Africa, including the digital divide, the digital economy and the role of 5G.
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review Africa, Dr. Philip Song, Chief Marketing Officer of Huawei Carrier BG, shared his insights on the transformative journey of 5G technology over the past four years, its impact on the global telecommunications landscape, and the unique considerations for its development in Africa.
During the Broadband Africa Forum 2023, Telecom Review conducted an interview with Gary Lu, President of Network Marketing and Solutions Sales at Huawei. The host, Mathew Reed, Chief Analyst of Service Provider Markets at Omdia, led a discussion on broadband development in Africa, all-optical development in Africa, and other interesting topics.
At Submarine Networks 2023, Gavin Rea, the Chief Technical Officer of Gulf Bridge International, imparted invaluable insights into GBI's distinctive solutions aimed at elevating global connectivity. In an interview with Telecom Review Asia, Gavin delved into the unique advantages of GBI's North Route and underscored the pivotal role of strategic partnerships in propelling the subsea cable industry forward.
At Submarine Networks 2023, Singapore, Martijn Blanken, CEO of EXA Infrastructure, highlighted how the company stands as the preferred partner for customers, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to enhancing connectivity and providing exceptional support for clients in the Asian region.
At Submarine Networks 2023, Stephen Alexander, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Ciena, delved into emerging technologies and Ciena's strategic utilization of these innovations to propel advancements within the submarine cables industry.
In an interview with Telecom Review Asia at the Submarine Networks 2023 held in Singapore, Mohamed Nasr, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Telecom Egypt, provided insightful details regarding the introduction of WeConnect. He elaborated on how WeConnect revolutionizes global connectivity and its value to ecosystem partners.
