theme: telecom sector liberalization in the region by edward kasule musisi managing director data...
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Theme: Telecom Sector Liberalization in The Region
byEdward Kasule Musisi
Managing DirectorData Fundi Uganda Ltd.
www.datafundi.com
Presentation to the Third Investment Conference, Kigali Rwanda 22nd – 24th May 2006
Data Fundi (U) LtdData Fundi (U) Ltd
Private Limited Company incorporated in Uganda with a focus on Eastern Africa
An Information and Communications Technology company
Successful partnerships with:
Sustained annual growth rate of 45% over the last four years
Integrated Data & Telecommunications Solutions
• Government Ministries to deliver services to remote areas
• Manufacturers to deliver quality solutions to the local market
• International consultants
Edward Kasule MusisiEdward Kasule Musisi
Electrical Engineering Degree
Microwave Transmission Engineering
Registered Engineer Uganda Engineers Registration Board
Currently:
Managing Director Data Fundi (U) Ltd.
Technical Auditor Uganda Communications Commission (RCDF)
Vice President Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers
Key Management – Managing Director
Kato William BitarabehoKato William Bitarabeho
Electrical Engineering Degree
Microwave Transmission Engineering
Cisco Certification
WLAN Certification
Currently:Director of Engineering & Operations, Data Fundi (U) LtdPM Gabon Treasury WA ISP setupVSAT systemsMicrowave systemsICT systems Integration
Key Management – Director Engineering & Operations
Corporate PurposesCorporate Purposes
Build Data Fundi into a professionally managed, profitable, self-sustaining and socially responsible enterprise providing
leading, globally recognised ICT solutions
Our Vision
Corporate PurposesCorporate Purposes
Become a provider of choice for ICT products and services in the East African region through:
Harnessing business opportunities presented by the global ICT environment
Developing strong Research & Development competences
Providing cutting edge products and service
Building beneficial strategic alliances
Visible regional presence
Our Mission
Industry EnvironmentIndustry Environment
Liberalisation of the Telecom Sector
The Inter Region Interconnection (IRIS) agreement debate in progress
Plans are underway to connecting the region with the rest of the world by fiber optic undersea cables such as EASSy and NEPAD
Further liberisation of the sector in spearheaded by Uganda which recently decided to end the duopoly of MTN and UTL
The Telecom Sector in the Region
Industry EnvironmentIndustry Environment
The Telecom Sector in Uganda
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Fixed Telephone Lines
Mobile Cellular Subscribers
Industry EnvironmentIndustry Environment
Development of Backbone data infrastructure driving growth of IT sector
New applications in:
Increased access to Multipurpose Community Tele-center (MCT) Services:
The IT sector in Uganda
•e-governance
•Banking sector (ATMs in rural Uganda)
•Healthcare- Telemedicine
•Education- Distance learning
•Computer Training for local communities
•Agriculture: Commodity prices
•ICT for conservation
Industry EnvironmentIndustry Environment
The IT sector in Uganda
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Products and ServicesProducts and Services
ICT Consultancy
Regulatory Consultancy and Support
ICT Systems Integration
Infrastructure Rollout
Develop ICT Solutions
ICT Technical support
Hardware and Software Agency
Project Management Services
Our Focus
OpportunitiesOpportunities
What the region has to offer
Amalgamation of three East African States into unified community
Opening up of telecom market increasing number of operators- potential for big number of prospects; substantial infrastructure rollout, etc.
Uganda’s central location as a hub for Central and E. Africa by global companies
Local Development of effective and affordable ICT solutions that are internationally recognised taking advantage of the globalization window Preferred outsourcing partner for Regulator, Governmental and Multinational organizations
SustainabilitySustainability
Way Forward ICT Consultancy
Regulatory Consultancy and Support
Infrastructure Rollout
• e-governance
• Distance learning
• Enterprise solutions
• Internet-based solutions
• Backhaul networks
• Wireless access networks
• Technical Audits
• Universal Access Initiatives
• Advisory Services
• Technical Audits
Data Fundi UgandaData Fundi Uganda
www.datafundi.com
Asante sana!