Bridging Divides: How Vodacom Uses AI Across Africa | Industry Insights | Nkululeko Thangelane

Join host Pierre Le Roux on the Spatialedge Industry Insights Show as he welcomes Nkululeko, an executive at the forefront of AI and big data on the African continent.

In this first episode of Season 2, they discuss how AI is being used to solve complex problems and drive digital transformation across Africa. Nkululeko shares his experiences from his time at Vodacom and beyond, offering unique insights into the dynamic ways AI is shaping the telecommunications industry.

Don't miss this in-depth conversation about innovation and technology's role in advancing the African continent.

Sections

00:00 - Intro
05:54 - What is your main passion in this space?
11:20 - What are some of your biggest wins to date?
25:52 - What are some of the challenges you have faced?
29:33 - How do you deal with demand and adoption?
38:17 - Driving the digital transformation agenda in Africa.
47:35 - What roadblocks prevent projects from succeeding?

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