Overview of mobile broadband & LTE deployments across the world and in Africa

How the evolution of LTE standards affects deployments in Africa

Challenges to overcome for the development of mobile broadband in Africa

Applications and technologies that can assist improving access to mobile broadband

Role of mobile network operators as well as governments

Developing the ecosystem that is need to achieve wider mobile broadband access

Determining the right technologies to deploy mobile broadband

Planning the deployment: scale, coverage, timeline

Working with vendors to ensure the deployment is managed cost-effectively

Mobile broadband updates in Africa

Examining the challenges coming with different user behaviour and traffic mode in mobile broadband

Achieving mobile broadband success via a solution with improved capacity, experience, and cost-effectiveness

Comparing the present and the future: how the network will transform?

Providing optimal solutions for increasing data traffic by combining macro and pico base stations

Examining new business models in the 4G era including M2M business and B2B market

Security/ Identity/Authentication in an all IP network

Ubiquitous end user experience while connecting to most efficient network

Monitoring the network

Monitoring and customizing the devices

An HTTPs connected object

Key Drivers for LTE/LTE Advantages/Global LTE Status

Challenges for African Markets in the deployment of LTE

Determining the right choices for African operators in evolving existing networks to LTE (migration path, new business models, etc.)

Case studies from existing ZTE LTE deployments

Determining which areas of the business can be subject to cost-cutting initiatives

Optimum outsourcing strategies

The role of infrastructure sharing in managing costs

Optimising margins from value-added services for African operators

Evaluating the various managed VAS models for maximum impact

Delivering a uniform end to end service experience whilst improving business performance

Lessons learnt and best practices from managed services deployments in African markets

Challenges and opportunities in the dynamic and growing African market

New partnership models for revenue generation and cost reduction – strategic sourcing, white label and more

Critical success factors

Saving cost with innovation RF solutions for Remote Radio Heads deployments

Leveraging the benefits from multi-band base stations antennae

Easier and faster in-building coverage with active and passive indoor solutions

Transmission lines: going aluminum to counter the worldwide copper price increase

Optimizing capacity with Site Optimization Products

Making the case for Infrastructure Sharing in Africa

Explaining the Independent tower operator model

Key issues for an Operator entering into a Sale & Leaseback or Franchising deal

Partnering with Operators: How to make it work

Drivers of success for tower infrastructure sharing deals

Independent tower operator model vs. Operator led towerco

Bringing innovative social networking services to the market

Engaging with the youth market

Understanding the role of social media within an operator's strategy

Are social media brands disrupting the telecoms market?

How can telcos and social media brands work in a win-win partnership?

Using social media for marketing and brand-building purposes

Examining mcel's objectives in launching Carteira Móvel

Determining the right business model to launch a new financial institution

Enabling a broader footprint for the mobile money service

Establishing successful relationships with other banks

Where are the new opportunities in mobile money in Africa?

Changing mobile money from a customer loyalty tool to a revenue-generating service

Which companies and partnerships are most likely to succeed in the changing mobilemoney maket?

Examining the potential business opportunities in using mobile phones for telemedicine services in Africa

Assessing the different emerging service models for African operators to benefit from the m-health opportunity

Involving an entire ecosystem to develop successful services

The role of operator in the m-Health approach

Success stories from Orange

Examining the issues of m-health in 2012

Examining the different m-health models for Africa

Monetising health messaging services

Delivering enterprise-style services to hospitals and health organisations

Ensuring the scalability and sustainability of the m-health proposition in Africa