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Welcome to the Birkenhead Group!
Providing expert Telecoms technical and commercial consulting services.
Contact us today to optimize your operations. Maximize growth and ROI with our strategic and innovative solutions.
About Birkenhead Group
Birkenhead Group
CIPC Registration 2011/011804/07
CSD Registration MAAA09272/4
SARS Clearance Certificate upon request
B329 Statement from Auditors upon request
Our Services
We provide technical, commercial and financial consultancy to Telco's, MNOs, MVNOs, Enterprise Clients and Regulators.
In parallel we provide hardware and software solutions for expansions, upgrades and digital transformation.
We also provide resource augmentation for key project phases, managed services and similar scenarios.
Our Team
Our team of telecommunications experts is dedicated to providing businesses with the best solutions possible. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and provide customized solutions that help them achieve their goals.
ABOUT
Established formally in 2011 as Birkenhead Consulting (Pty) Ltd,
Birkenhead Group have been involved in numerous assignments throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.
Birkenhead Group provides services and products to mainly Mobile Network Operators and Telco’s. These services include consultancy and SME support, Project / Program management, the supply of various software and hardware solutions, and Resource Augmentation.
Located just outside of Cape Town, Africa is in our DNA and we are familiar with and experienced in its challenges. At the same time, we are overawed by the continent’s beauty and the ingenuity, vibrancy and potential of its people.
Our Services
The Birkenhead Group provides strategic and business consulting, as well as network architecture consulting. Our focus is Sub Saharan Africa and spans the entire value chain: clients include wireline, fixed wireless, mobile operators, other service providers, enterprises and vertical players, vendors, investors, regulators, and industry associations. We develop realistic and accurate financial plans for technology upgrades and digital transformation, assessing the viability of different business models, and evaluating and selecting vendors. We rely on a deep understanding of the industry and the breadth of experience to chart the approach the client is most comfortable with.
We work with regulators to develop effective regulatory frameworks, license fees, spectrum allocations and related issues.
We also provide technical and Project Management Resource Augmentation, as required, to Clients during major swap-outs or transformations.
And we have the SSA agency for a number of Products and Services, where we support the OEMs with market development, solution design, installation & commissioning, project management and managed services.
Our Services
Business Consulting
- RFXs, tender evaluations, contract negotiations;
- Strategy development;
- Digital Transformation;
- Business and Project Plans;
- CAPEX & OPEX Budgeting;
- Regulatory Support;
- Benchmarking & Audits;
- SSA agents for Product & Solution suppliers.
SME Consulting
- 4G & 5G migration and architecture;
- Retail Operations - Products & Marketing;
- GPON networks;
- BSS/OSS Transformation
- Spectrum optimisation, refarming & slicing;
- TM Forum frameworks and ODA standards.
Program / Project Management
Program / Project Management for specific project phases:
- RFX’s, Tender evaluations;
- Rollouts / Swap-Outs / Integrations;
- BSS / OSS transformations;
- Project implementation, user acceptance testing;
- Business Readiness Testing;
- IT Platform swap-out.
Resource Augmentation
Assignment of temporary on-site or off-site staff
to Client for specific project phases:
- Project Management;
- Rollouts / Swap-Outs;
- Install & Commission;
- BSS / OSS transformations;
- IT Platform swap-outs;
- SME Assistance;
- Managed Services.
SME Solutions
- LANs, WANS, SDWANs
- Connectivity
- Voice Solutions
- Cloud SaaS & Computing
- Cyber Security
OTN & DWDM Products
- DWDM Optical Transmission;
- OTN Optical Transport;
- Data Center Interconnect;
- Single & Multimode Cables
- OTNs, OLTs, MBBs, Routers;
- Junction boxes, Hatches.
Our Team
Theuns Fourie
Joubert le Roux
Theuns Fourie
Birkenhead Consulting was established in 2011 by its current MD, Theuns Fourie. Mr Fourie is a seasoned consultant and ex-CTO to various MNO’s is Africa. His big-10 Consultancy House experience includes Norconsult, MSI, Detecon and LCC. Mr Fourie specializes in Strategy and Financial Modeling and Budgeting, SME knowledge (MVNO’s, 4G/5G
Birkenhead Consulting was established in 2011 by its current MD, Theuns Fourie. Mr Fourie is a seasoned consultant and ex-CTO to various MNO’s is Africa. His big-10 Consultancy House experience includes Norconsult, MSI, Detecon and LCC. Mr Fourie specializes in Strategy and Financial Modeling and Budgeting, SME knowledge (MVNO’s, 4G/5G upgrades, Regulatory), Procurement (RFX’s, Vendor Selection) and Managed Services.
Chris Keeping
Joubert le Roux
Theuns Fourie
Mr Chris Keeping is an accomplished Business Professional who has held C-level positions at several International Tier 1 and African Mobile Operators. His main focus is on Commercial Operations, Developing Strategic Initiatives, Business Strategy, Marketing, Sales and Distribution, Strategic Relationships, and New Business Development.
Joubert le Roux
Joubert le Roux
Joubert le Roux
Mr Joubert le Roux has been CFO at several African MNOs and WISPs. Mr le Roux is now the owner of a virtual CFO company, providing consultancy and expertise in start-up support, transformation strategies, and financial modelling and management. He specializes in unlocking growth and driving financial success for businesses.
Mahlet Arefayne
Joubert le Roux
Joubert le Roux
After graduation from the University of Ethiopia, Ms Mahlet Arefayne grew into senior positions at both Operators and Vendors in East Africa. As an energetic and driven person, Ms Arefayne developed an in-depth understanding of the ICT industry in Ethiopia. Ms Arefayne currently specializes in Lobbying, and consultancy in Business Devel
After graduation from the University of Ethiopia, Ms Mahlet Arefayne grew into senior positions at both Operators and Vendors in East Africa. As an energetic and driven person, Ms Arefayne developed an in-depth understanding of the ICT industry in Ethiopia. Ms Arefayne currently specializes in Lobbying, and consultancy in Business Development, Business Establishment and Mergers and Acquisitions.
Our Associates
The Birkenhead Group business model is also very dependent on its association with respected professional experts and partners in neighboring countries.
Regular associates include:
TerrainCore Ltd
Telecoms Consultancy House in Abuja, Nigeria.
Terraincore has been providing telecoms consultancy and innovative broadband solutions in Nigeria since 2019. Consultancy services include Telecoms Infrastructure solutions, Business and Budget planning, Management Consultancy, Digital Transformation Consultancy and Regulatory studies.
Prime Time Networks Ltd
ICT Engineering, PM and Consultancy in Lusaka, Zambia.
Founded in 2013 by Mr. Sydney Chiyaba, Prime Time Networks Limited is registered with the Engineering Regulation Board (ERB) and the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) as an ICT Networking Solutions provider and offers excellence and quality professional Services.
MAT Tech Solutions PLC
Founded in 2019, Ethiopia, MAT Tech solutions have an experienced team of senior consultants and associates. We offer business consulting, software development, the design, implementation and maintenance of ICT and telecoms infrastructure, all supported by best practice tools, processes and methodologies. We also consult in renewable energy.
Our Partners
DANRiver Product Portfolio