MTN/Intel sign MoU for broadband acceleration
Technology group Intel Corporation and the MTN Group have on Friday (30 July 2010) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate in a project to accelerate the deployment and penetration of broadband access in Africa and the Middle East.
The collaboration covers a wide spectrum of initiatives, including areas such as broadband access through WiMax deployment, affordable PC bundles for the ordinary African consumer and entrepreneurs as well as cost-effective internet browsing devices.
Other areas would include joint efforts by the MTN Foundation and Intel Education's corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to equip students and teachers with technology skills.
These initiatives would contribute to the development of young people in Africa by equipping them with up to date maths and science skills as well as life skills such as critical thinking in the current knowledge economy, both groups said.
"Strategies developed by MTN and Intel to connect the next generation of broadband users in Africa and the Middle East were a perfect fit, which is why we went into discussions to collaborate," said Jacques van Schalkwyk territory manager for south and sub-Saharan Africa at Intel Corporation.
"Both companies have expertise in different aspects of ICT deployment and together we can accelerate bridging the digital divide on the continent."
Christian De Faria, MTN Group's senior VP, commercial and innovation added: "MTN recognises the strategic value of partnering with an industry player of Intel's calibre and stature. We believe this MOU will facilitate the establishment of joint initiatives to support our broadband strategy as well as CSR projects."
Source: I-Net Bridge
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