Competition and reduced margins have pushed Latin American MNOs and towercos to pursue operational excellence in a region where security has become an essential aspect of telecom infrastructure management. Having the right access control system in place is allowing many companies to secure and control their assets efficiently and has better positioned many regional players to face Covid-19, which expansion is forcing the industry to operate remotely. TowerXchange spoke with ABLOY’s Latin American Director Alejandro Valderrama to hear about the company’s new solutions, its 5G strategy and how is supporting its clients to face the challenges that Coronavirus is creating for the industry.  Â
Security and operational efficiency on the road to 5G
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