The VMK 'Way-C' tablet created by Congolese entrepreneur Verone Mankou is looking to break into the tablet market in a big way. As the first African-designed tablet on the market, the Way-C hopes to bring change to the continent's technological backwardness.
Run off of the Android database, the $300 tablet looks to rival the options on the market today. With a 7-inch touch screen, 800x400 resolution and six-hour battery, the Way-C is highly functional. Since it runs off the Android base, it also has access to hundreds of thousands of apps, music and television.
Though arguably it can do as much or less than the main competitors on the market currently, it is a major step for African technology and a great sign for their entrepreneurial sector.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- African-made Technology
- The emergence of African-made technology offers an opportunity for startups and established companies to invest in the continent's growing tech industry.
- Affordable Tablets
- The rise of affordable tablets presents an opportunity for businesses to tap into new markets as more people gain access to technology.
- Access to Technology in Developing Nations
- Providing access to technology in developing nations has the potential to disrupt traditional business models and create new market opportunities.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Technology
- The technology industry has an opportunity to expand its global reach and tap into new markets by investing in African-made technology.
- Consumer Electronics
- The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on emerging markets by developing and marketing affordable tablets, like the Way-C, catering to consumers in developing nations.
- International Development
- International development organizations have an opportunity to support the growth of African-made technology and expand access to technology in developing nations.
