Telecommunications Expert Achieves Major Network Upgrade Reducing Latency by 25 Percent

By Ugo Aliogo

Oghenemaero Oteri’s recent contribution to a critical network infrastructure upgrade demonstrates how strategic engineering decisions can produce measurable improvements in user experience across an entire telecommunications ecosystem. As a core network engineer with Huawei Technologies, Oteri played a pivotal role in executing the Globacom Core Network Data Router swap and traffic migration—a complex undertaking that successfully reduced network latency by 25 percent.

The achievement highlights Oteri’s conviction that network engineering must ultimately serve end users, not just meet technical specifications. “Every millisecond of latency reduction translates to a more responsive, more satisfying digital experience,” he explains. “When we’re talking about mobile broadband services, these improvements directly affect whether someone can effectively work, learn, or access critical services online.”

The router swap and traffic migration project required meticulous planning and execution. Network migrations of this scale carry inherent risks—any misstep could result in service disruptions affecting millions of subscribers. Oteri’s approach centered on comprehensive testing protocols and careful sequencing of activities to ensure continuity throughout the transition. His experience in providing test and verification support for maintenance windows proved invaluable, as the team needed to verify continued stability and performance at every stage.

What makes this achievement particularly significant is the dual benefit it delivered. Beyond the 25 percent latency reduction, the infrastructure upgrade positioned Globacom’s network for better overall performance across multiple dimensions. Mobile broadband services showed marked improvement, with subscribers experiencing faster page loads, smoother video streaming, and more reliable connectivity for bandwidth-intensive applications.

Oteri’s perspective on the project extends beyond the technical metrics. He views such infrastructure improvements as enablers of digital inclusion—particularly important in markets where mobile broadband often represents the primary or sole means of internet access for vast populations. Reducing latency isn’t simply an engineering goal; it’s about removing barriers to digital participation and economic opportunity.

The success of the Globacom project builds on Oteri’s earlier achievements in network optimization. His track record includes implementing solutions that balance cost efficiency with performance enhancement—a challenging equilibrium in an industry where capital expenditure decisions carry long-term consequences. His ability to identify opportunities for improvement through comprehensive performance KPI investigations has made him a valuable resource for operators seeking to maximize return on their infrastructure investments.

This latest accomplishment also reflects Oteri’s mastery of change management in mission-critical environments. The router swap required coordination across multiple teams, careful manipulation of network element configurations, and real-time verification of successful integration. His experience with software upgrades, license utilization analysis, and configuration management for data network elements provided the foundation for executing such a complex transition smoothly.

As telecommunications operators across Africa continue upgrading their infrastructure to meet growing demand for data services, the lessons from successful projects like the Globacom network migration become increasingly relevant. Oteri’s approach—combining technical rigor, user-focused objectives, and risk-aware execution—offers a model for how network transformations can be achieved without compromising service quality.

The 25 percent latency reduction stands as a tangible testament to what’s possible when engineering excellence meets strategic vision. For the millions of Globacom subscribers, the improvement represents something more fundamental: a network that responds faster, performs better, and more effectively supports their daily digital lives.