Operators in sub-Saharan Africa need to deliver an experience that exceeds users' current expectations.
The rise of social media, content-rich apps and video content accessed from cheaper smartphones prompts this revolution, says Ericsson.
The announcement signals the intent to provide a suite of cloud-based end-user computing services globally.
The focus at the forum was on the regulatory framework and the technical and business rationale for solutions in the millimetre wave band.
The company will deliver Nokia Networks MBB wireless network technology to the southern African market.
The Middle East and Africa region bought more tablets in the first quarter of 2014 as vendors focused on the region, the IDC says.
The mobile solutions provider will introduce its end-to-end enterprise messaging solution at Tech Demo Africa.
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The aim of the partnership is to improve telecommunications access across the under-serviced areas in SA.
Offering services and apps to consumers requires a network that can support the user experience, says Ericsson.
Mobility today has little to do with devices - now it revolves around seamless access to content, says HP.