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Theme: Telecom Sector Liberalization in The Region. Presentation to the Third Investment Conference, Kigali Rwanda 22 nd – 24 th May 2006. by Edward Kasule Musisi Managing Director Data Fundi Uganda Ltd. kasule@datafundi.com www.datafundi.com. Data Fundi (U) Ltd.
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Theme: Telecom Sector Liberalization in The Region Presentation to the Third Investment Conference, Kigali Rwanda 22nd – 24th May 2006 by Edward Kasule Musisi Managing Director Data Fundi Uganda Ltd. kasule@datafundi.com www.datafundi.com
Data Fundi (U) Ltd Integrated Data & Telecommunications Solutions • 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 • Government Ministries to deliver services to remote areas • Manufacturers to deliver quality solutions to the local market • International consultants
Edward Kasule Musisi Key Management – Managing Director • 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
Kato William Bitarabeho Key Management – Director Engineering & Operations • Electrical Engineering Degree • Microwave Transmission Engineering • Cisco Certification • WLAN Certification • Currently: • Director of Engineering & Operations, Data Fundi (U) Ltd • PM Gabon Treasury WA • ISP setup • VSAT systems • Microwave systems • ICT systems Integration
Corporate Purposes Our Vision Build Data Fundi into a professionally managed, profitable, self-sustaining and socially responsible enterprise providing leading, globally recognised ICT solutions
Corporate Purposes Our Mission • 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
Industry Environment The Telecom Sector in the Region • 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
Industry Environment The Telecom Sector in Uganda
Industry Environment The IT sector in Uganda Development of Backbone data infrastructure driving growth of IT sector • New applications in: • Increased access to Multipurpose Community Tele-center (MCT) Services: • 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 Environment The IT sector in Uganda
Products and Services Our Focus • ICT Consultancy • Regulatory Consultancy and Support • ICT Systems Integration • Infrastructure Rollout • Develop ICT Solutions • ICT Technical support • Hardware and Software Agency • Project Management Services
Opportunities 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
Sustainability Way Forward • ICT Consultancy • Regulatory Consultancy and Support • Infrastructure Rollout • e-governance • Distance learning • Enterprise solutions • Internet-based solutions • Universal Access Initiatives • Advisory Services • Technical Audits • Backhaul networks • Wireless access networks • Technical Audits
Data Fundi Uganda www.datafundi.com Asante sana!