• CMC Marketplace promises smoother operations, higher transparency, and better connectivity pricing and procurement.
  • CMC Networks offers automated pricing and procurement for a diverse array of network services, including CMC Networks’ DIA solutions.
  • Powered by Connectbase, CMC Marketplace accelerates time-to-market and simplifies business expansion for top global telcos in the MEA region.

CMC Networks has unveiled the CMC Marketplace at ITW 2024, heralding it as the most comprehensive service platform catering to wholesale markets in Africa and the Middle East. This innovative marketplace is designed to streamline on-demand connectivity pricing, automation, and service procurement across the regions.

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CMC Marketplace empowers businesses with On-Demand pricing

With access to pricing information spanning over 10 million locations across 60 countries, businesses operating in or venturing into the wholesale market in these regions can leverage the on-demand service catalogue provided by CMC Marketplace. This platform offers automated pricing and procurement for a diverse array of network services, including CMC Networks’ Direct Internet Access (DIA) solutions like Silver, Gold, and IP Premier.

Marisa Trisolino, CEO at CMC Networks, emphasized the transformative impact of CMC Marketplace on businesses seeking to enhance their operations in Africa and the Middle East. She highlighted the platform’s role in addressing the challenges faced by international businesses in these regions, promising smoother operations and increased transparency in connectivity pricing and procurement.

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Driving business expansion with Connectbase

Powered by Connectbase, a connectivity marketplace boasting over 300 buyers and sellers, CMC Marketplace is set to accelerate the time-to-market and simplify business expansion for some of the world’s leading global telcos in the MEA region. Geoff Dornan, CTO at CMC Networks, underscored the platform’s adaptability to evolving connectivity needs and teased forthcoming updates and solutions.

Future-proof connectivity solutions

Exciting developments are already in the works, with plans to introduce VSAT satellite services in Q2 2024 and the ongoing development of MEF LSO APIs for sell-side integrations. These initiatives will enable the seamless provision of Carrier Ethernet and Internet Access to buyers utilizing LSO APIs, further enhancing connectivity options for businesses across Africa and the Middle East.