Asked at ITU Telecom World 2013 what one single technology or development will bring the greatest change, ministers, regulators and industry leaders answered almost with one voice: mobile, writes Blaise Judja-Sato, executive manager, ITU Telecom
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Orange and Camusat team up to cut CO₂ emissions from telecom infrastructure and advance net zero goals
The company has introduced its adaptable payment platform (CS+) to the South African market, bringing scalable, agile solutions tailored for business growth
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