At GITEX Africa, Mohammed Jalal, Managing Director Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at Protei had a chat with TechAfrica News. He provided a comprehensive overview of the company’s initiatives and achievements in the region. Jalal painted a picture of a company deeply committed to driving technological progress and connectivity across North Africa in a conversation spanning from Protei’s founding to its current endeavours.
Protei’s journey into the MENA region began in 2009 when it established its Middle East subsidiary in Oman. Since then, the company has significantly expanded its footprint, particularly in the Middle East, Levant and North Africa.
In North Africa, Protei has established itself as a key player offering a range of innovative solutions tailored to the specific needs of the region’s telecom operators. Jalal presented Protei’s comprehensive roaming management solutions, which include advanced database integration (DBI) and a robust suite of messaging services. These services are vital for operators who want to improve their operational performance and service reliability.
One of the key features of Protei’s offerings is its ability to integrate multiple tools that streamline operations and open up new revenue streams for operators. This is particularly evident in roaming management solutions, which Jalal described as innovative and reliable.
“Our roaming management solution incorporates multiple useful tools that generate revenue for operators. For DBI, we have developed innovative and stable modular solutions. BCRF (Roaming Billing and Charging Framework) is also innovative and highly reliable. Similarly, in messaging, we offer a range of products that cover all messaging functions, including SMS, location-based services and MMS.”
—Mohammed Jalal, CEO MENA, Protei
Protei’s product portfolio is vast and diverse, comprising over 100 unique products. What started with signaling solutions has now expanded into various business areas such as roaming, messaging, data billing, customer care, core network solutions and platforms for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). This wide range of offerings demonstrates Protei’s commitment to support telecom operators with integrated and innovative solutions.
Protei’s influence in North Africa is already significant, with operations in Tunisia, Mauritania and Sudan, and many potential projects on the horizon. This expansion reflects Protei’s broader goal to enhance digital connectivity and drive technology transformation across the region.
As Protei continues to expand and influence the region, it remains a key player in North Africa’s ongoing digital transformation.