LIVE FROM TELEMEDIA JOHANNESBURG 2026 Noelan Rungasamy, general manager, WASPA, discusses how the Telemedia-Waspa event in Johannesburg was a great success, with relevant discussions on industry topics and the impact of the Consumer Protection Act amendments and network traffic separation. Looking ahead, he outlines key challenges including these regulatory changes and the upcoming https Chrome 154 rollout.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Noelan shares that the event has been brilliant, with a well-attended opening ceremony and relevant topics discussed during the two day conference
- He mentions the conversation around the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) amendments as a significant highlight
- Noelan adds that the separation of traffic issue matters from network operations
- He identifies the Consumer Protection Act amendments as a major issue along with the forthcoming Google 154 HTTPS header enrichment changes that are coming in October
- Noelan goes on to note that collaboration was a key theme at both the telemedia conference and the Waspa AGM and that Waspa aims to maintain and build on the collaborative efforts already established
- He concludes that continuous development and industry engagement are essential for future success
