Platform to boost locally-developed content delivery for sub-Saharan Africa

Details: James Barton; Category: Consumer Ecosystems; 23 May 2012; 7175 views

Operators across sub-Saharan Africa will soon be able to enhance their networks with local-oriented content, following the announcement of a new partnership agreement...

Operators across sub-Saharan Africa will soon be able to enhance their networks with local-oriented content, following the announcement of a new partnership agreement. Systems integrator Altech ISIS and software provider OpenCloud are collaborating for the rollout of the latter’s Rhino platform across the region.

The platform provides an open, standards-based service-layer framework which enables operators to develop advanced value-added services, within a shorter timeframe and at a lower cost. Altech ISIS will provide local development knowledge and operational support during the deployment, allowing operators to enrich their legacy, next-generation and converged networks with market specific innovation that can be developed locally.

With the growth of the popular Java language, it is now much easier to find developers with the right skillsets in local markets. This has the benefit of providing services and applications that take local cultural issues and needs into consideration. Development resource is also sourced and paid for locally, with positive consequences for the African economies.

Altech ISIS general manager Anton van Heerden said: “[Rhino] is an open platform designed for fast and simple telecom service development. With OpenCloud’s technology, Altech ISIS is able to address a very broad array of needs for African operators.”

Jeff Gordon, OpenCloud’s CEO, added: “Our partnership enables network operators in this region to benefit from local solutions that are tailored to meet the needs of the local market.”

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