Cobi Interactive Cobi Interactive is a leading South African mobile software development company that provides mobile technology and strategy consulting for top African corporations.

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Paul Magnone is vice president of business development and strategic alliances at Openet Telecom, a global telecommunications software and consulting firm.

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