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Country Focus: The Digital Ecosystem in Ghana 

The digital transformation happening across Africa is no longer a mere prediction; it’s happening right now. With more people getting online, improved connections, and policies that encourage digital growth, the African continent is emerging as a digital powerhouse. Despite challenges, the opportunities for businesses, tech companies, and content providers are enormous.

In this vast digital landscape, we’re turning our attention to Ghana, located on the West Coast, known for its stability and vibrant culture. Ghana, often called the “Gateway to Africa,” offers an exciting glimpse into how digitization is unfolding in one of the continent’s most promising countries.

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November 2, 2023

Challenges and Opportunities: Alternative Payment Methods in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Sub-Saharan African region is undergoing a significant digital transformation, with alternative payment methods playing a crucial role in this evolution. As technology advances and consumer preferences shift towards faster, more convenient, and frictionless payment options, countries across the continent are embracing innovative solutions to meet these demands. In this article, we will explore the rise of alternative payment methods in Sub-Saharan Africa and the role of telcos. We will disclose the benefits of these solutions, the challenges they face, and the potential they hold for financial inclusion and economic growth in the region.

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September 20, 2023
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Country focus: The digital ecosystem in Senegal

The digital transformation in Africa is no longer a prediction, it’s a fact. With the widespread of Internet services, improvement of connectivity infrastructures and policies that encourage the development of the digital ecosystem, the region is on its way to become a force to consider when talking about digitalisation. Despite several challenges that still have to be considered, the opportunities that the continent offer to merchants, carriers, technological companies, and digital content & services providers are huge. Within this vast land, we put our focus on the West Coast’s Senegal to analyse how the digitization is being established in one of Africa’s most stable countries.

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July 6, 2023
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What does the Gaming Industry look like in 2023

The gaming industry has come a long way since its inception, with new advancements in technology, graphics, and gameplay leading to an ever-growing fan base and market. In 2023, the gaming industry is showing no signs of slowing down, with some exciting developments on the horizon. In this article, we explore what the gaming industry looks like in 2023.

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May 23, 2023
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5 key points about the Carrier Billing market in 2023

There is no doubt that alternative payment methods have grown exponentially in importance in the last decade. The Carrier Billing market, for example, has seen a notable increase in spend and number of users, a trend that, according to Juniper Research’s latest report on DCB will keep growing at a stable rhythm from 2023 to 2027. In fact, the report estimates that by 2027, the global spend will escalate up to $122 billion, consolidating as a payment method with a worldwide spread. Here are five key points to take into consideration about the Carrier Billing market for the coming years.

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May 10, 2023
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8 reasons why you should integrate Direct Carrier Billing in your Parking Services

Our DV Ticketing expertise provides innovative turn-key solutions for the urban mobility ecosystem. Offering not only a standard digital ticket, it also integrates an easier and safer payment method: Direct Carrier Billing. In this article you will discover all the advantages you can’t miss about DCB in Parking Services. An innovative payment method to optimize the User Experience for Customers while increasing the transactions for Parking Services providers.

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February 20, 2023
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DCB vs. eWallets, which is the best local payment method?

Are eWallets a better payment method than DCB? Is Carrier Billing a simpler way to expand a business than Mobile Money? Alternative payment methods have proven to be key while addressing digital service purchases. They are often better adapted to the digital landscape and offer a simple, fast, and secure way for transactions. But… which is the best local payment method?

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September 28, 2022
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What does the Gaming Industry look like in 2022

The unstoppable growth of gaming globally is set to reach unprecedented levels in 2022. According to a recent Newzoo study on the sector, mobile gaming will generate an estimated $91.4 billion in revenue this year, accounting for almost 45% of the total Gaming Industry. This new scenario represents a unique opportunity for mobile operators in all territories to leverage this revenue stream and build user loyalty. In this regard, the expertise offered by Digital Virgo, both for telcos and premium merchants, is key to the expansion of this business line.

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August 3, 2022
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4 reasons why Merchants should consider Carrier Billing for international expansion

Today, payments are playing a key role in the internationalization of digital services. On the one hand, merchants are looking for an easy way to scale up their services. On the other hand, providing a fast, secure and simple payment method that is locally adapted to the realities of a specific region is essential for successful internationalization. In this article we share the 4 key reasons why alternative payment methods, such as Carrier Billing, are essential for the expansion of digital services.

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July 26, 2022