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In this episode of What\u2019s Next with Aki Anastasiou, Barney Harmse, Rolf Mendelsohn, and Schalk Erasmus \u2013 the three co-founders of Paratus \u2013 reflect on the company\u2019s 20 years of success in the telecommunications industry.\n\nBarney Harmse is the Executive Chairman of the Paratus Group and has guided the company to become a major telecommunications player with a substantial footprint in Africa.\n\nHe also boasts a unique skill for spotting talent, which has allowed Paratus to grow rapidly.\n\nRolf Mendelsohn is the Chief Technical Officer of the Paratus Group and has also served as the CEO of Paratus Angola (formerly ITA) for the last seven years.\n\nHe plays an instrumental role in ensuring the company\u2019s infrastructure is comprehensive and effective, with the latest example of his efforts being a deal struck in the DRC to activate hundreds of kilometres of fibre.\n\nSchalk Erasmus is the Group CEO of Paratus and works closely with Harmse to implement the company\u2019s vision for changing Africa\u2019s connectivity landscape through exceptional digital infrastructure and customer service.\n\nHe has led several of Paratus\u2019 most recent projects, including landing the Equiano subsea cable in Namibia and launching the newest Paratus data centres in Windhoek.\n\nIn this What\u2019s Next interview, Harmse and Mendelsohn discuss how Paratus was founded in Angola in 2003.\n\nErasmus then unpacks the company\u2019s key achievements over the past 20 years, as well as its current projects \u2014 which he believes will double their revenue in the next five years.\n\nHarmse also highlights what sets Paratus apart from the competition and how the company is working to transform Africa through affordable, reliable connectivity solutions.\n\nMendelsohn then explains why Paratus has entered the data centre market, before the three co-founders conclude by outlining their vision for Paratus in the next 20 years.