- Builds and maintains pan-African broadband and unified communications
- Holds Level 1 BBBEE status and supports public and enterprise sectors
Company overview and legal standing
ABT Telecoms, trading as ABT World, is a South African ICT company based in Sandton, Gauteng. The firm holds a Level 1 BBBEE rating, reflecting its priority on local empowerment. It evolved from a gaming tech company established in 2005 into a network and IoT provider. The company supplies broadband and telecommunications infrastructure across Africa. It holds electronic communications services licences required to operate telecom infrastructure. ABT World serves provincial governments, enterprise clients and public sector departments. Its services include connectivity, VoIP, network infrastructure and ICT training. The company also provides business intelligence, managed IT, and cloud services via a Tier III+ data centre.
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Technology, services and regional impact
ABT World offers a broad range of services including unified communications, VoIP, managed IT, training, business analytics, and managed connectivity. The company operates a Network Operating and Control Centre to ensure high network availability and performance. It supports digital transformation initiatives via cloud computing, network infrastructure and enterprise-grade ICT services. ABT delivers digital services using its own infrastructure and strategic OEM partnerships. The company extends solutions to retail, enterprise and government clients across the African continent. Its business intelligence tools enable clients to use operational data for improved efficiency and strategic planning. ABT World continues to develop IoT, telecom, analytics and training capabilities to support digital ecosystems within Africa.
