AFRICA
“ When you look at younger generations they don ’ t want to go to a shop , they want to have a peer-to-peer chat online ”
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Hisham Siblini , Chief Technology and Information Officer — industries across the globe . It will be faster , more stable , more versatile and in some cases , could even replace home wi-fi networks . What ’ s more , it will also play a critical role in how the internet of things ( IoT ) is applied to industries such as the automotive sector .
Like most telecom operators today , Orange Egypt has its eyes set on this new innovation . With every digital tool needing to be future-proof , Siblini says that collaboration is important when preparing for this shift .
“ We are working with leading technology companies and the government to help them enable big projects such as smart cities and IoT because this offers invaluable experience ,” he says .
With around 35mn customers under its wing , Orange Egypt has tirelessly earned its stripes as the fastest network in Egypt and as the country ’ s secondlargest operator .
Along this journey , Orange Egypt has had to overcome a series of hurdles , especially when rolling out its highlyanticipated 4G network .
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