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AMN utilises SpaceX’s Starlink Constellation to Connect Rural Villages in Nigeria
LONDON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — AMN is pleased to announce that the first AMN base station is now live using LEO backhaul from SpaceX’s Starlink. In 2023, AMN announced a commercial agreement to use Starlink, SpaceX’s constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit, to connect AMN’s mobile network base stations with high-speed, low-latency broadband services.
By utilising Starlink terminals to provide low-latency satellite backhaul, we are able to deliver the full capability of AMN’s unique multi-carrier radio access node (the ARN) with 3G and 4G as well as 2G, with ever-increasing amounts of bandwidth and data volumes demanded by subscribers whilst remaining economically sustainable. The LEO backhaul also paves the way for AMN to deliver 5G services, targeted before the end of 2024.
AMN began rolling out rural base stations in Nigeria in 2018, and the company now owns and operates 1600 base stations across the country. Yebu was the first rural community to be connected using AMN’s ubiquitous solar powered base station. The village is located approximately 80km from Abuja, but can take four hours to reach due to road conditions. Yebu is predominantly an agricultural community, with a market offering local farmers the opportunity to sell their goods.
Since connecting the community in November 2018, AMN has processed more than 9 million voice minutes in Yebu, with significant growth in 2022 and 2023 following the BTS upgrade to AMN’s own radio node (ARN). AMN became an OEM for RAN equipment in 2020 following the acquisition of Range Networks, and now operates more than 1200 ARN across Africa and Latin America. The impact of this strategic move is clear in Yebu. In 2023, the site processed almost three times the amount of traffic than it did in 2020.
“Yebu community was left behind and blind but the coming of Africa Mobile Networks in 2018 has made us to achieve a lot of things like police division station, 24 hours solar light and steady communication all over the world. Before then there was nothing like those things listed.” – Salihu, on behalf of the Yebu community
AMN believes that all communities of any significant size should have access to telecommunication services to benefit the population educationally, economically and socially. AMN has deployed over 4000 base stations across Africa and Latin America. Installation of new sites continues throughout 2024 in Nigeria, DRC, Cameroon, Madagascar, Ivory Coast, Benin and Rwanda. At AMN, we appreciate that any solution to close the digital divide must be economically sustainable and offer a service of the same quality as in urban areas. From designing and manufacturing our own BTS, uniquely developed for the solar-powered rural site, to offering cutting-edge backhaul solutions, we are committed to bringing high quality connectivity to those living in rural and ultra-rural areas.
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Borderless AI and Nium Transform Employer of Record Business with Real-Time Cross-Border Payments
Strategic alliance will allow for employers to seamlessly pay employees and contractors in 100 currencies across more than 190 countries
TORONTO, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Borderless AI, a leading Employer of Record (EOR) services provider, announced its strategic partnership with Nium, the global leader in real-time, cross-border payments, aiming to revolutionize cross-border payments in the EOR industry. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and speed in global employment and payroll solutions.
The traditional EOR process often faces delays and inefficiencies in cross-border payments, leading to administrative bottlenecks and hindered business operations. With Nium’s cutting-edge technology integration, Borderless AI is able to streamline operations, offering faster, more efficient, and secure payment solutions. This enables organizations to confidently navigate international complexities, seamlessly pay employees and contractors, and manage remote teams more efficiently.
Nium’s advanced payment infrastructure and global network facilitate seamless fund transfers across borders, eliminating intermediaries and significantly reducing transaction times. Borderless AI can now provide clients with instant transfer of funds through Nium’s platform, enabling efficient management of payroll, taxes, expenses, and financial obligations across more than 190 countries.
“Our collaboration with Nium represents a significant leap in delivering multi-country payroll and unmatched value to our customers,” said Willson Cross, CEO of Borderless AI. “By leveraging Nium’s innovative technology, we empower businesses to efficiently manage their global workforce while ensuring timely and secure cross-border payments.”
Some benefits derived by organizations like Affiniti Finance and MG2 Corporation include:
- Faster and more affordable cross-border payments.
- Worldwide access to 190+ countries and 100 currencies, with funds available real-time in 100 markets.
- Helps scale globally in a compliant manner, by adhering to local regulations and maintaining robust security measures.
“Borderless AI is contributing to the changing Employer of Record industry and we are excited to be a part of their journey,” said Prajit Nanu, CEO and Co-founder of Nium. “By integrating our real-time cross-border payment solutions with Borderless AI’s EOR expertise, we empower businesses to transcend geographical barriers and unlock new opportunities for growth.”
In conjunction with this partnership and to strengthen its industry expertise, Borderless AI is officially announcing the addition of Rajesh Venkatesh as Chief Payments Officer and Umesh Maini as Chief Product Officer to its executive team. Both leaders bring invaluable experience from the global payments space. Venkatesh previously served as Chief Product Officer at Nium and worked as a payments executive for a combined 15 years at PayPal and eBay. Maini previously served as Chief Product Officer at Buckzy – a cross-border payments network and embedded finance platform – and has worked as a payments executive at Western Union and TD Bank.
This strategic alliance underscores Borderless AI and Nium’s shared commitment to innovation and excellence in global employment solutions, paving the way for businesses to navigate cross-border operations efficiently and unlock new growth possibilities. For more information, visit us here.
About Borderless AI:
Borderless AI is a global payroll solution that leverages the power of generative AI to automate and speed up the process of onboarding, managing, and paying international team members. With Borderless AI, businesses can compliantly hire and manage talent worldwide without establishing a foreign entity while alleviating the complexities and risks associated with hiring global employees. With a focus on innovation and customer service, Borderless AI developed Alberni, the world’s first AI agent for global HR. Alberni uses conversational AI to simplify global employment tasks from contract creation to expense management. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and has raised $27 million in seed funding to date, backed by Susquehanna and Aglaé Ventures.
About Nium:
Nium, the leader in real-time, cross-border payments, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the global economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders. Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 190+ countries, 100 of which in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 35 markets. Nium’s growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries. Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorisations in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance – independent of geography. The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore.
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ION LookOut named “Most Innovative Trade Surveillance Solution” at A-Team Innovation Awards 2024
LONDON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ION, a global leader in trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics and insights, and strategic consulting to financial institutions, central banks, governments, and corporates, announces that ION LookOut has been named “Most Innovative Trade Surveillance Solution” at the A-Team Innovation Awards 2024.
The A-Team Innovation Awards recognize innovative projects and teams across the vendor and practitioner communities that leverage new and emerging technologies to deliver cutting-edge solutions for financial institutions in capital markets. The awards focus on data management, trading technology, ESG, and regtech suppliers whose contributions are advancing these areas.
ION LookOut, developed by LIST – an ION company, is a multi-asset trade surveillance solution used across multiple jurisdictions. Machine Learning for Alarm Classification (MLAC), ION LookOut’s AI-based assistant, helps compliance teams classify multiple alerts, reducing time and effort, and improving efficiency. MLAC optimizes alert management by learning from the past behavior of compliance officers. It helps reduce the workload of compliance officers while raising alarms for the necessary level of tracking activity. The automatic closure of low-profile alerts further streamlines the process, saving time.
“We are thrilled with ION LookOut’s win at the A-Team Innovation Awards 2024. The recognition reflects ION’s dedication to delivering high-value solutions that address our customers’ evolving needs,” said Alvise Insalaco, Chief Executive Officer: LIST.
“It’s an honor to have ION LookOut recognized for its innovative trade surveillance solution,” said Mirko Marcadella, Chief Product and Marketing Officer: LIST. “This award is a testament to ION’s unwavering commitment to push the boundaries of innovation and deliver solutions that empower our customers.”
Angela Wilbraham, CEO at A-Team Group and 4th annual A-Team Innovation Awards 2024 host, commented, “Many congratulations to ION for winning the Most Innovative Trade Surveillance Solution award in recognition of their achievement in delivering high levels of innovation to financial institutions. They should be deservedly proud of this accomplishment.”
ION LookOut was also named Best Solution for Record Retention at the RegTech Insight Awards APAC 2024 earlier this year, further demonstrating ION’s consistent track record of delivering award-winning products.
About ION
ION provides mission-critical trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics and insights, and strategic consulting to financial institutions, central banks, governments, and corporates. Our solutions and services simplify complex processes, boost efficiency, and enable better decision-making. We build long-term partnerships with our clients, helping transform their businesses for sustained success through continuous innovation. For more information, visit https://iongroup.com/
About ION Markets
ION Markets provides transformative technology and solutions to financial institutions dealing in asset management, cleared derivatives, equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, and secured funding. Our award-winning end-to-end solutions simplify clients’ operations by automating the full trade lifecycle, providing tools to manage risk, and maximizing access to liquidity, while giving real-time access to critical information required for timely operational decisions and execution on a global scale. For more information, visit https://iongroup.com/markets/
About LIST
An ION company, LIST is a leading financial technology provider to the global trading community, including trading venues, market makers, brokers, asset managers, risk managers, and compliance officers. LIST’s innovative turnkey products and delivery, driven by customers’ needs, play a key role in supporting successful business growth in today’s volatile times. Continuous innovation and client partnerships around the globe have built trust and reliance on LIST’s
unique real-time and data analytics capabilities. For more information, visit https://www.list-group.com/.
About A-Team Innovation Awards 2024
The A-Team Innovation Awards celebrate innovative projects and teams across the vendor and practitioner communities that make use of new and emerging technologies to deliver high-value solutions for financial institutions in capital markets, with a specific focus on data management, trading technology, ESG and regtech suppliers. For more information, visit https://a-teaminsight.com/awards/a-team-innovation-awards/
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