In an interview with TechAfrica News at MWC Kigali 2023, Roman Khalenkov, Chief Commercial Officer of PortaOne, discussed the following key aspects of the IoT landscape and MVNOs in Africa:
- The growth of the IoT device market in Africa and how MVNOs can position themselves to benefit from it.
- The importance of consistent connectivity in diverse terrains.
- The need for value-added services tailored to local needs.
- Strategies for monetizing IoT services.
- The importance of collaboration with specific sectors and staying ahead in the evolving IoT market.
Our product, aptly named IoT Mill, represents a unified IoT device equipped with multiple sensors and the capability to seamlessly integrate additional sensors. Crucially, it possesses the ability to effortlessly transmit sensor-generated data to cloud data warehouses, empowering IT companies to analyze data, produce insightful reports, and trigger timely alerts through device controllers. We intend to offer these IoT devices, IoT Mill, to mobile operators, MVNOs, and MVNEs, who can, in turn, offer them to end-users and foster a nurturing environment for IoT startups.
Roman Khalenkov, CCO, PortaOne
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