Intelligent CIO Africa Issue 53 | Page 7

EDITOR ’ S NOTE

Welcome to the latest edition of Intelligent CIO Africa . A recent Genetec report dubbed Physical Security in EMEA 2021 , revealed results based on insights from over 1,500 physical security professionals .

The report took a closer look at how physical security teams across Europe , Middle East and Africa ( EMEA ) are leveraging technology to manage both shortterm needs and long-term priorities . The findings identified video analytics , access control and identity management as strategic technologies for 2021 .
In this regard , we continue to cover articles in this edition of the magazine addressing the issue of cyberthreats , the changing work dynamics and how organisations across the EMEA geography are adjusting to the changes currently happening . a wide range of spectrum bands , was fast and easy to install and connect .
“ So when we began preparing our network for 5G , we called on CommScope and their innovative all-in-one antenna technology . The antenna solution enables us to dramatically streamline the network infrastructure and costs .” You can read more by turning to page 50 .
Elsewhere in the magazine , we look at the Disaster Recovery planning and why CIOs need to develop solid plans in crisis times in the wake of increased threat vectors . You will find this feature on page 46 .
As usual , we have all your favourite features , opinion , insight pieces and analysis articles from the African continent . You can also read daily news updates on our website at www . intelligentcio . com / africa /.
Gracing the cover of this month ’ s edition is Ali Iraqi , Technical Procurement Director , inwi , who tells us why it was crucial for the Morocco-based telco to upgrade its network infrastructure with CommScope as it readies to rollout 5G technology .
And kindly , don ’ t forget if you would like to get in touch please email me at manda @ lynchpinmedia . co . uk .
Once again , I would also like to wish you a great month ahead . Enjoy the read !
“ Using multiple spectrum bands , especially in dense areas , presents a major challenge with regards to tower loading and space ,” explains Iraqi .
Among the many insights , Iraqi shares that : “ We needed a customised antenna solution , one that could support
Manda Banda Editor
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