The PortaOne African Meetup 2023, held on November 10th, gathered industry leaders and professionals in Johannesburg, South Africa, to explore successes and delve into opportunities within the telecom sector. This event was a vibrant forum for knowledge exchange, featuring PortaOne’s latest developments and a collaborative atmosphere for sharing insights and experiences.
Attendee and Speaker Overview
The meetup saw 46 attendees converge, including 15 industry-leading experts and speakers. These participants represented a wealth of experience and knowledge, contributing to in-depth discussions on the current and future landscape of telecom in Africa.
Highlights and Key Takeaways
Key topics addressed by the speakers included the future of cloud telecommunication, debunking myths surrounding MVNOs, strategies for rural connectivity, the IoT Mill platform, PortaSwitch based Cloud PBX, and the practical applications of PortaOne Workflows for low-code automation. These sessions provided actionable insights and showcased real-life examples of innovation in telecom.
Video Presentations Access
As always, we want everyone to benefit from the topics of conversation from the event. For those unable to attend or wishing to revisit the discussions, video presentations from the event are available. Attendees can now access these resources to catch up on the wealth of information shared during the meetup.
Presenter: Andriy Zhylenko
Company: PortaOne
Topic: Cloud telco in 2024
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Presenter: Dmytro Lavraniuk
Company: PortaOne
Topic: PortaSwitch based Cloud PBX in 2023: new portals and features
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Presenter: Shamith Maharaj
Company: CipherWave
Topic: Customer success story: Cipherwave
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Presenter: Mike Kidik
Company: PortaOne
Topic: MR107-MR110 new feature highlights: How you can benefit from the latest PortaSwitch releases
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Presenter: Roman Khalenkov
Company: PortaOne
Topic: 5 myths about MVNO
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Presenter: Owen Griffith
Company: Pharos
Topic: Launching an MVNO in 2023/24 in Africa: The benefits of combining Online Charging and Policy Control
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Presenter: Phillip Hill
Company: MegsApp
Topic: How PortaOne and megApps partner to launch a new South African MVNO in a record-breaking three months
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Presenter: Satya Mekala
Company: WTL
Topic: Rural connectivity solutions for new MVNOs
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Presenter: Oleg Shevtsov
Company: PortaOne
Topic: Professional Services: Vision, stories, and benefits
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Presenters: Erik du Toit
Company: Boomi
Topic: Unlocking Telecom Innovation: Low-code automation for telcos
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Presenter: Sergii Kirik
Company: PortaOne
Topic: PortaOne Workflows: Recent case studies
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Presenter: Alex Zaluhovskyi
Company: PortaOne
Topic: Gradually update your PortaSwitch with minimal inconvenience for end users and reduced engineering effort
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Presenter: Klaus Haertel
Company: PortaOne
Topic: Add-on Mart update, overview, & portals: How to increase revenue and improve services with a VAS platform
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Presenter: Eric Hernaez
Company: TeamMate
Topic: Integration at your fingertips: How to add MS Teams users to your customer base via Add-on Mart
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Presenter: Svitlana Melnychuk
Company: PortaOne
Topic: PortaPhone 2023: softphone for Android & iOS + embeding calls into CRM, call centre, etc
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Presenter: Andriy Zhylenko
Company: PortaOne
Topic: IoT Mill platform: Quick launch of IoT devices, products, and services
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Networking and Interactions
The event emphasized the importance of face-to-face interactions, allowing attendees to forge strong business relationships and engage directly with PortaOne’s team, as well as learn from their peers in their region.
Acknowledgments
PortaOne extends heartfelt thanks to all who participated in making the African Meetup 2023 a success. The exchange of ideas and experiences has further solidified the community’s role in shaping the future of telecommunications in Africa.
Looking Forward
The PortaOne African Meetup 2023 was a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in the telecom industry. We look forward to continuing these vital conversations and partnerships in future events, driving progress and success in the region.
Stay connected and see you in 2024 for our next Customer Conference!
