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Multinational IT solutions company Angola Cables scored a double triumph as they picked up two category award wins at the prestigious 2019 Global Brands Magazine awards held recently at a gala occasion in Johannesburg, South Africa

Angola Cables received the accolade of “Best Global Wholesale Telecom Network Carrier”, while company CEO, António Nunes was recognised as the “Best DATA CEO”.

On receiving both awards, Nunes said it was a privilege to be honoured amongst so many globally influential brands.“I would personally like to pay tribute to my management team, our employees and our valued business partners for their dedication and commitment towards building our brand and supporting our vision to connect the people of Africa to the growing global digital economy,” added Nunes. “I am truly humbled – and immensely proud of their achievements.”

As an international wholesale data carrier focused on promoting data infrastructure solutions; connectivity and cloud services for IP’s and ISP’s, Angola Cables currently operates the SACS, Monet and WACS cable systems. It also and manages two data centres – AngoNAP Fortaleza in Brazil and AngoNAP Luanda in Angola - as well as Angonix, one of Africa’s top five Internet Exchange Points.

With its robust submarine cable network, the company directly connects Africa, Europe and the Americas with established partnerships to connect to Asia.

Now in its seventh edition, the Global Brands Magazine awards became a benchmark providing a precise indicator for leading brands across the world. The awards seek to acknowledge the ‘best in class’ brands from across the globe and give recognition to those companies that have stood out among their industry peers and have shown brand leadership, demonstrated unique vision and provided exceptional service.

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