Globacom, one of Nigeria’s leading telecommunications providers, has reinforced its commitment to network security and service reliability through innovative applications of artificial intelligence in its Southwest operations. The company’s investment in advanced security measures reflects the growing importance of protecting critical telecommunications infrastructure in an increasingly connected world.
Leading this technological transformation is Ayokunle Adeyemo, Transmission Head for the Southwest region, whose implementation of AI-driven security systems has significantly enhanced the protection of critical network assets. Under his direction, the region achieved a remarkable reduction in sites experiencing packet loss from 15% to 3%, marking a substantial improvement in network reliability.
“The challenge in telecommunications security isn’t just about protecting data,” Ayokunle explains from his network operations center, where he oversees the region’s transmission infrastructure. “It’s about ensuring that security measures don’t interfere with the speed and reliability our customers expect while still maintaining robust protection against evolving threats.” This philosophy has guided his approach to integrating advanced security protocols with existing network infrastructure.
Ayokunle, a Computer Engineer with over a decade of experience in cybersecurity and telecommunications, brings a unique perspective to network security implementation. His expertise spans multiple domains, including threat detection, malware analysis, and vulnerability management, complemented by extensive knowledge of multi-vendor transmission technologies. This comprehensive skill set has enabled him to successfully integrate zero trust access principles into traditional telecommunications infrastructure, maintaining an impressive 98% availability for business-critical hub and end-node mobile base-stations.
His innovative security strategy extends to the deployment of AI-enhanced monitoring systems that simultaneously track potential security breaches and technical performance issues. This dual-purpose approach has contributed to maintaining 98% secure operational uptime across multiple network components, including BTS, microwave links, fiber networks, DWDM, SDH, and IPMPLS systems.
The success of these security initiatives is reflected in the region’s consistently high client satisfaction ratings, reaching 96% for security-related issue resolution. These improvements demonstrate how telecommunications providers can effectively balance robust security measures with optimal network performance.
Through strategic infrastructure upgrades and proactive security monitoring, Ayokunle’s team achieved a 10% reduction in system downtime while enhancing overall network resilience. His work has established new standards for securing telecommunications infrastructure without compromising service quality.
As cyber threats continue to evolve, Ayokunle’s integrated approach to network security serves as a model for protecting critical telecommunications infrastructure. His work at Globacom demonstrates how combining technical expertise with innovative security measures can enhance both network protection and operational efficiency.
