IPTV World Forum MEA 2008

Rikus Matthÿser joined the South African Department of Post and Telecommunications in 1985. While working in the Technology Strategy section he implemented an ATM pilot project and compiled a Broadband Technology Strategy for Telkom South African.

In 1995 he obtained a B.Com degree from UNISA and held the position of Internet Product Manager. Soon after this he launched the TelkomInternet access service and the South African Internet Xchange (SAIX).

Rikus was promoted to Executive: Telkom Business Integration Services (TBIS) during 2000. This group established Telkom’s presence as a major role player in the Information Technology environment in South Africa. It was at this time that he re-integrated Intekom, Telkom’s ISP subsidiary, back into Telkom and re-branded it as TelkomInternet, which today is one of the leading ISP’s in the South African market.

Rikus’ current focus is on developing Telkom’s Media business from a strategy and operations perspective.

Rikus is a frequent public speaker focusing on strategic initiatives in the communications