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MTN Nigeria is undergoing a transformative shift, aiming to transition from a telecommunications company (telco) to a full-fledged technology company, known as a TechCo, by 2025. This ambitious vision was unveiled during the Texcellence conference, themed ‘Championing a Forward-thinking Africa’, organized by CWG Plc in Lagos.
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According to Shodunke Shoyinka, Chief Information Officer at MTN Nigeria, the company is setting its sights on becoming a technology holding company, emphasizing a shift away from its current telco identity.
“By 2025, we want to see ourselves as a proper technology company, rather than the telco company that we are today,” Shoyinka stated.
As part of its journey towards becoming a TechCo, MTN Nigeria recently launched Meetings+, a user-friendly video conferencing platform developed in collaboration with Zoom and SpeechLogix. This innovative platform aims to redefine traditional business operations, offering SMEs efficient and uninterrupted virtual meeting capabilities.
Meetings+ introduces flexible subscription plans, including daily, weekly, and monthly options bundled with mobile data, enabling users to conduct online engagements with ease. The solution also facilitates payments in Naira through MoMo or the MyMTN NG app, addressing the challenge of US$ payment constraints.
Charles Okonkwo, General Manager of MTN Business, highlighted the significance of Meetings+ in driving a more connected and prosperous future for Nigerian businesses.
He emphasized the partnership’s commitment to enhancing accessibility and efficiency in conducting online meetings, ultimately fostering progress.
Furthermore, Okonkwo underscored that MTN’s collaboration with SpeechLogix and Zoom aligns with the company’s digital transformation journey towards redefining the traditional business landscape and transitioning into a TechCo from a Telco.
Haitham El-Hanafi, Head of Global Sales at SpeechLogix, emphasized the platform’s capability to boost operators’ revenue, combining Zoom’s video technology with SpeechLogix’s innovative modules to create an all-in-one platform deployed in less than 60 days.
This strategic alliance marks a significant step in MTN’s digital evolution, propelling the company towards its TechCo aspirations.
