Innovation in switch buildings

This paper outlines the environment and logistical problems that are common to developing countries roll-outs and the solution to switch buildings that was developed to overcome these problems. Emphasis is placed on the financial and market share advantages of a fast roll-out. MTN Nigeria faced all...

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Hauptverfasser: Smith, J., Coburn, M., Van Rensburg, P., Brull, L.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:This paper outlines the environment and logistical problems that are common to developing countries roll-outs and the solution to switch buildings that was developed to overcome these problems. Emphasis is placed on the financial and market share advantages of a fast roll-out. MTN Nigeria faced all these challenges in a race to roll-out in a market that was and still is hungry for an efficient communication system and the challenge is to roll-out quickly, professionally, cost effectively and with a product that would withstand the Nigerian environment.
DOI:10.1109/INTLEC.2004.1401478