Africa’s hidden internet problem
Africa’s digital economy is growing fast. Bandwidth is expanding, data centers are being commissioned, cloud platforms are multiplying, and digital payments now move trillions of dollars across the continent each…
Africa’s Data Center Paradox: Rising Demand, Lagging Capacity
In the heart of Lagos, a Nigerian fintech company clears millions of transactions each day. The customers are African. The merchants are African. The capital circulates within African banks. But…
Nigeria’s Sovereign Cloud test will shape Africa’s digital path
Nigeria is attempting something few African countries have managed successfully: turning digital sovereignty from a political slogan into a market-shaping instrument. Through its National Sovereign Cloud Initiative (NSCI), led by…
Africa’s connectivity boom is creating a new dependence: Compute
Africa is laying the digital equivalent of highways at record speed—and importing almost everything that matters once the traffic arrives. The continent’s connectivity story has turned a corner. Subsea systems…
Africa’s digital ambitions to face execution test in 2026
Africa’s digital economy is advancing rapidly. Governments across the continent are rolling out broadband strategies, announcing data-center pipelines, refining cloud policies, and, increasingly, publishing artificial-intelligence road maps. Yet a persistent…
The Distressed Continent
Africa has worn many labels over the past two decades. In 2000, The Economist called it “The Hopeless Continent.” A decade later came the reversal: “Africa Rising.” By 2013, optimism…
Why Nigeria’s terrorism framework must account for infrastructure sabotage.
Nigeria’s digital economy briefly vanished. Businesses could not transact. Workers could not connect. Households lost access to the online services that increasingly substitute for failing physical infrastructure. Across Lagos and…
AI infrastructure boom to trigger ‘Unprecedented Surge’ in project financing – report.
AI-driven data center demand is poised to reshape global project financing, according to new research from corporate services firm CSC, which warns of a $1.5 trillion funding gap emerging as…
Report highlights deep funding gap as AI infrastructure costs surge.
OpenAI will require roughly $207 billion in additional financing by 2030 to meet its long-term data-center and hardware commitments, according to new analysis from HSBC’s US software and services team.…
The 2Africa cable is complete – now comes the hard part: fixing the middle and last mile.
When Meta and its consortium partners confirmed the core completion of the 2Africa subsea cable system, the announcement reverberated far beyond the engineering world. At 45,000 kilometers (inclusive of the…
The bankability gap: why Africa’s digital future hangs on the cost of certainty.
Across our events - from Hyperscalers Convergence Africa to stakeholder sessions and investor roundtables - one word keeps resurfacing: bankability, the quiet, unglamorous test of whether a project can attract long-term…
Beyond connectivity: three pillars of Africa’s digital transformation.
Recent digital infrastructure gatherings across Africa have hammered home a recurring message: the continent’s digital future will not be built by subsea cables and cell towers alone. From Lagos to…
Can Africa mint its own intelligence?
A new sovereign supercomputer in Uganda could shift the continent from exporting raw data to producing sovereign AI. For decades, Africa has been rich in raw materials but poor in…
Why IXPs Matter: Critical Infrastructure Beyond the Hype.
By Antonio Prado What is an IXP and why does it matter? An Internet Exchange Point is a physical interconnection facility where multiple Autonomous Systems (ASes) exchange IP traffic. Instead…
Africa’s internet architect, Michuki Mwangi honored with Pioneer Award at AfPIF 2025.
In a rare and unanimous recognition of lifetime achievement in African internet development, Michuki Mwangi, Distinguished Technologist for Internet Growth at the Internet Society (ISOC), has been named the recipient of the Africa…
Nigeria’s AFPIF moment.
In April 2025, the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) quietly crossed a line that once felt unreachable - 1 terabit per second of peak domestic internet traffic. It was…
Neutral, open, connected: Equinix’s play to anchor West Africa’s interconnection economy.
In a dusty office in Cocody, Abidjan, Lacina Achi refreshes his browser, watching the dashboard of his new e-learning platform come alive. For years, delays and outages were routine, each…
From collapse to comeback: 9mobile rebrands as T2, edges toward a ‘virtual’ play.
Nigeria’s fourth-largest carrier has dropped the 9mobile name for T2, unveiling a vivid orange identity at a Lagos event themed “Tech Meets Tenacity” as it bids to stop years of…
AI gold rush: why Meta is selling $2 billion in data center assets.
For anyone in tech, the phrase "data center" often conjures images of endless server racks, humming machinery, and colossal power consumption. But what if one of the world's leading tech…
Nigeria’s gas paradox: rising demand, crippled supply, and the stakes for energy-hungry data centers.
Nigeria is in the midst of an energy pivot. As electricity demand surges across industries, from manufacturing to digital infrastructure, natural gas is emerging as a cornerstone of the country’s…
Africa’s digital future hinges on Sidi Ould Tah’s leadership at the AfDB.
The African Development Bank’s new president must move beyond incremental development to drive the continent’s digital transformation. On May 29, the race to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB) unfolded…
Building the Infrastructure for Kenya’s Digital Leap.
By Wojtek Piorko, Managing Director, Africa at Vertiv Kenya is entering a new digital era, one defined by accelerated connectivity, data growth, and the move towards artificial intelligence (AI). But…
Asia Pacific region will overtake North America as world’s largest colo market by 2030 – report.
The Asia Pacific (APAC) region is poised to overtake the United States as the world’s largest colocation (colo) market before the end of the decade, according to a new report…
Africa votes to govern its digital future
In a quiet corner of Africa’s internet ecosystem, an election is unfolding that will determine much more than who sits on a board. It will shape whether Africa governs its…
Nigeria’s MVNO gamble needs more than licenses to succeed.
In June 2023, Nigeria’s telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), issued licenses to 25 Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), followed by 18 additional approvals. It was a bold and…
From licenses to impact: MVNO Nigeria 2025 session set to drive market execution.
With Nigeria’s telecom landscape on the cusp of major transformation following the licensing of 43 new Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), Africa Hyperscalers will host a high-level executive breakfast session…
Immersion Cooling Systems: Advantages and Deployment Strategies for Data Centers Across Africa.
By Wojtek Piorko, Managing Director – Africa, Vertiv The demand for data centers in Africa is growing, driven by several factors. These include government regulations for local data security, an…
Northern Nigerian ISP Legend outpaces giants to score $7 million local exchange listing.
…Legend Internet becomes first ISP to list on local exchange, signaling new era for African infrastructure operatorsLast week, Northern Nigeria’s Legend Internet Plc made history by becoming the first indigenous…
Enabling the intelligent age in West Africa.
By Wole Abu In March 2024, several of West Africa’s subsea cables were knocked offline by an underwater rockslide. According to the Internet Society, 13 African nations experienced connectivity issues,…
Before 6G, let’s fix 3G: the real connectivity crisis in Africa
It wasn’t that long ago that the telecoms industry heralded 5G as a revolutionary leap forward. Former Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf famously predicted that 5G would have an impact “similar…
CoreWeave’s US$11.9B Deal with OpenAI: A Paradigm Shift in AI Infrastructure.
By Samuel CarvalhoThe AI computing landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. CoreWeave’s $11.9 billion agreement with OpenAI isn’t just about securing GPUs - it’s a strategic move that will be…
How modular data centers can support Nigeria’s ICT growth
By Gary Chomse, Regional Director, Central and Southern Africa at Vertiv Nigeria's information and communications technology (ICT) sector is experiencing robust expansion, driven by the financial services, oil and gas,…
FCC Proposes Overhaul of Submarine Cable Licensing Rules: Key Changes, Compliance Expectations, and Implications for Stakeholders.
By Kemi Adeyanju The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a proposed overhaul of submarine cable licensing rules, aiming to bolster national security while adapting to the technological and…
Building Africa’s digital dream: collaboration is key to overcoming challenges
At the recent Africa Technology Festival in Cape Town, the theme of collaboration echoed louder than the keynote speeches themselves. Yet, despite its frequent use, collaboration in Africa’s digital transformation remains more…
Cybersecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa: experts discuss ransomware and the path to strengthening policies and skills
As part of the Digital Transformation with Africa side event during the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, a high-level panel explored the critical issue of cybersecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa.…
Lumen Orbit secures $10m for AI data centers in space
Lumen Orbit, a startup backed by Y Combinator, has raised over $10 million to develop data centers in space. It plans to support AI training in a way that’s both…
Nvidia briefly surpasses Apple to become world’s most valuable company
Friday, October 25, 2024 will remain a memorable day for Nvidia as it briefly took the top spot as the world’s most valuable company, overtaking Apple with a market cap…
Global mobile internet usage reaches 57%, but growth is slowing
More than half of the global population now has access to mobile internet, but the growth rate is slowing. While some of those without access live in remote areas, the…
Nokia looks to data centers for growth as Q3 sales decline
Nokia is betting big on data centers to fuel future growth, even as its Q3 2024 sales took a hit. The company saw an eight percent drop in net sales…
US plans to break Google, may impact AI ambitions
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is ramping up efforts to break up Google's dominance in the search market, and it could deal a serious blow to the tech giant's…
IFC investment expert urges Data Center investors to consider EBITDA and IRR for long -term success
Obinna Isiadinso, Global Sector Lead for Data Center and Cloud Investments at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has emphasized the importance of a balanced approach to evaluating data center investments.…
Wi-Fi’s value set to reach $2.4 trillion by 2027 – report
A new study commissioned by WiFiForward and authored by Telecom Advisory Services reveals that the economic value of Wi-Fi in the United States is projected to increase from $1.3 trillion…
Cloudbrink introduces AI-powered mobile hotspot optimizer for on-the-go enterprises
Cloudbrink has rolled out a new AI-powered mobile hotspot optimizer, designed to help roaming users stay securely connected in places where stable service is hard to come by—think remote manufacturing…
Meta introduces Movie Gen: the future of AI-powered video creation
Meta has introduced an innovative AI tool called "Movie Gen," designed to simplify video creation for businesses and content creators, regardless of their editing expertise. This cutting-edge tool allows users…
Data centers are the hottest asset class, with growing transaction sizes of up to 300 MW
The recent Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference highlighted the growing global interest in data centers as a key asset class, with transaction sizes increasingly reaching up to 300 MW. The recent…
AI and Ethics: are we sacrificing morality for progress?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing at a breathtaking pace. Back in 2018, companies allocated just 5% of their digital budgets to AI. Fast forward to 2023, and that figure has…
Ghana’s digital infrastructure companies groan under fuel, power costs
The rising cost of doing business in Ghana has emerged as a pressing concern, particularly for companies that rely heavily on stable electricity and fuel. Data centers and digital infrastructure…
Experts urge for enhanced focus on digital talent development in Africa at Hyperscalers conference
The technology industry in Africa is experiencing rapid growth, with a notable increase in the digital workforce. However, alongside the swift evolution of software skills, there is a troubling decline…
Before embracing AI, Nigeria must strengthen its digital infrastructure
Nigeria aims to become a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI), but this ambition hinges on building a robust digital infrastructure. Essential elements of this infrastructure include data storage, cloud…
How the 2024 Olympics highlighted the importance of digital infrastructure
The 2024 Olympic Games have brought unprecedented attention to the digital infrastructure and internet industry, showcasing how technology can be harnessed to support sustainable development on a global stage. Data…
Narrowing the digital divide over land, sea, and space
Subsea cables and satellites have a role to play in our connectivity future, writes Brian Lavallee, Senior Director of Network Solutions, Ciena. As personal and business activities are increasingly intertwined…
Africa’s data centers – if you build it, they will come
Africa’s data center market is growing at an unprecedented rate writes Ben Selier, Vice President: of Secure Sower, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Ben Selier, Vice President: Secure Power, Anglophone…
Exploring sustainable alternatives to traditional data center cooling
Industry power trends and a global push for sustainability are leading decision-makers and data center operations groups to consider alternatives to traditional air cooling, says Max Reynolds, CEO of Subsea…
Optimising Africa’s Use of Public Cloud Infrastructure: The Opportunity for Internet Exchange Points
By Dipo Oguntayo 1. TL; DR version Public cloud usage is popular and growing worldwide. Africa has a small share of the public cloud market compared to other regions, but…
African data center market valuation to increase by 150% in 2026
Data centers are the backbone of today's modern economies, facilitating the storage, processing, and distribution of vast amounts of information. From cloud computing and e-commerce to social media and artificial…
Can AI transform digital infrastructure in Africa in 2024?
The heart of any digital economy is digital infrastructure, including broadband, mobile telecom, and Internet. Africa has recorded tremendous growth in the development of these infrastructure in recent years powered…
Legal challenges mount for Generative AI companies
Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) enterprises, including industry heavyweights such as OpenAI, Microsoft, Anthropic, Midjourney, Stability AI, and DeviantArt, find themselves embroiled in an escalating series of legal battles with media…
Empowering Africa’s 5G future: Challenges, Opportunities, and a collective call to action
The International Telecommunications Union's (ITU) Mobile Network Coverage Facts and Figures 2023 report has decried Africa's dismal performance in 5G adoption, with a meager 6 per cent coverage, as opposed…
Africa’s Broadband odyssey: have we done a full circle back to satellite?
Africa's relationship with the internet has been a saga of soaring aspirations and harsh realities. In the pre-dawn days of connectivity, clunky satellite dishes were the sole gateways to the…
OpenAI Drama: a deep dive into the winners, losers, and implications
In a riveting turn of events that unfolded like a scene from a Hollywood blockbuster, the global spotlight turned towards OpenAI. The world's leading generative AI company made headlines as…
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Data centres weigh price hike as energy costs soar
The high cost of energy is forcing data centres in Nigeria to consider increasing the price of their services – a development that would impact the cost of internet and…
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Telehouse expands Telehouse South facility in London, launches €250m data center in Paris
Telehouse International Corporation of Europe, a leading global data center service provider, has announced plans to expand its Telehouse South facility in London, UK. Skanska has been chosen as the…
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American Tower to cut greenhouse emissions in Africa by 21%
American Tower Corporation (ATC) has highlighted its sustainability commitment in its recent report, as the company revealed it has cut direct emissions by 11 percent. The tower infrastructure's African subsidiary,…
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Amazon Project Kuiper launches first prototype satellites
Amazon's Project Kuiper, a satellite broadband initiative aimed at providing internet access from low Earth Orbit (LEO), has launched two prototype satellites. These satellites were deployed at an altitude of…
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Digital Realty partners with MBO College on demo data center
Digital Realty has opened the first demo data center at MBO College Zuidoost in Amsterdam. The demo data center is part of the Cloud & Infrastructure Technician course and provides…
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Protecting your data center from a new generation of cyber threats
Cybersecurity has become important now more than ever, given the rise in technology adoption. With cyber security now pressing issue for all industries, the need for businesses to understand the…
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Starlink challenges ISPs with 21% price slash
Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by SpaceX, is reducing its prices in Nigeria by offering a 21% discount on its installation fees, dropping the price from ₦378,000 ($378) to…
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Alibaba Cloud expands coverage in South Africa with BCX partnership
Alibaba Cloud, a global leader in cloud computing and artificial intelligence, and Chinese-owned cloud provider has partnered with Telkom subsidiary BCX to expand its share in Africa's cloud services market.…
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Rack Centre trains artisans to build new LGS2 data center
Rack Centre, a carrier and cloud-neutral data center based in West Africa, is training artisans from its host community for their involvement in the construction of LGS2, its new data…
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Avoiding common data center cabling mistakes: a best practices guide
Cables are some of the most pervasive objects you'll find in a data center. Unfortunately, they can also be difficult to deal with and potentially dangerous. A data center of…
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Nigeria is well positioned to attract investments in data centers – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that the country is now well-positioned to attract a fair share of the multi-billion dollar global data centre market. The Executive Vice Chairman…
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Nigeria’s connectivity, data center and cloud operators: The unsung pioneers of digital independence
As Nigeria commemorates its 63rd year of independence, beneath the surface of the nation's bustling cities lies a quiet revolution reshaping industries, fostering innovation, and propelling the country into the…
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Telco Edge Cloud: A new business opportunity
Josep Martí, Co-Founder and CEO, NearbyComputing The Telco Edge Cloud is about to become the new and disruptive service that will deliver a new generation of powerful use cases to users.…
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Why networking companies falls short in basic connectivity for the edge
Edge computing, at its essence, is highly distributed. This makes your basic connectivity needs — the ability to exchange and transmit data, locally as well as to other sites or…
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FCC to reinstate net neutrality rules
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is taking steps to reinstate net neutrality rules, initially adopted in 2015 and rescinded in 2018 during the Trump administration. The rules classified broadband…
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How prefabricated Data Centres help global hyperscalers meet the need for speed and cost
Successful deployment of localised solutions in Africa requires greater education and training, writes Wojtek Piorko, Managing Director for Vertiv (Africa). Unprecedented customer demand for cloud services, high-quality streaming, social media…
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Nigeria’s Edge Data Center Opportunity
By Vremudia Oghene-Ruemu In today's digital age, data has become the lifeblood of businesses and societies, and Nigeria is no exception. With the ever-increasing demand for faster and more reliable…
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10 tips for securing your cloud infrastructure and workloads
As more African businesses are migrating to the cloud to reap the benefits of efficiency and scalability, ensuring the security of your cloud infrastructure and workloads is important. Security teams must…
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What does Africa need: Cloud or Data Centers?
Data management is a critical component of any business, regardless of size or industry. In Africa, where internet penetration is growing rapidly, businesses are increasingly looking for ways to store…
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Google announces new TPUs, rolls out Nvidia H100 GPUs, and adds generative AI-focused cloud services
Google announced new artificial intelligence-focused tools and services for its cloud platform. In a statement, the company said that the Cloud TPU v5e was now available in preview, and is…
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Google to invest $1.7 billion in data centers in Ohio
Google announced that it will invest an additional $1.7 billion in data centers in Ohio. The investment will support the construction of three new data centers in the state, which…
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Is Chip Cooling the Answer to Data Center Sustainability?
This article was first published on Data Center Knowledge and written by Soni Brown Data centers are notorious for their high energy consumption, with cooling equipment accounting for nearly 30% of the total…
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atNorth Acquires Gompute, Expanding Presence in the Nordics
This article was first published on Channel E2E and written by Ty Trumbull. atNorth, a Nordic service provider specializing in colocation, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence, announced today its acquisition of Gompute,…
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The shortcomings of serverless computing
This article was first published on Info World and written by David Linthicum Serverless computing is a popular approach for cloud-based applications, but it's not the best fit in every case. Too often…
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How data centers are transforming the education sector
This article was first published on Express Computer and written by Shamik Bhattacharya. The pandemic taught us that reliance on technology was critical to the future. The reliance on all things digital, from…
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Disastrous Data Centre Vulnerabilities Exposed
This article was first published on Digit News and written by Elizabeth Greenberg.Vulnerabilities in data centres can prove disastrous if they are effectively exploited.Analysts from Trellix, a cybersecurity firm, revealed several vulnerabilities affecting the…
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CDN vs. Data Center: Making the Right Choice to Improve Network Performance
This article was first published on Data Center Knowledge and written by Christopher Tozzi. There's no clear-cut answer to whether you should choose a content delivery network or a data center…
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How new AI demands are fueling the data center industry in the post-cloud era
This article was first published on VENTURE BEAT and written by Gordon Bell and Lillie Karche.The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) means a rapid increase in data use and…
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The benefits of datacenter colocation in Africa
The African continent is undergoing a rapid digital transformation, with businesses of all sizes embracing new technologies to reach new customers and grow their operations. This digital transformation is driving…
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How cloud technology powers startup success?
This article was first published on Analytic Insight and written by Zaveriak. Cloud technology has become a powerful tool for startups, as it offers many benefits and advantages Cloud technology uses internet-based services…
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An aging data center Is NOT a less expensive one
This article was first published on CRN and written by Katie Bavoso. An aging data center may be bought and paid for, but what’s that outdated technology costing your customers? Don’t…
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Spear Phishing vs Phishing in cloud infrastructure
Phishing is a type of cyber attack that uses fraudulent emails or text messages to trick victims into revealing personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers. Spear phishing…
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Nigeria’s Edge Data Center Opportunity
Article Written by Vremudia Oghene-Ruemu In today's digital age, data has become the lifeblood of businesses and societies, and Nigeria is no exception. With the ever-increasing demand for faster and…
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How businesses in Africa can find the cloud’s elusive ROI
The cloud has the potential to transform businesses, especially in Africa, but many organizations are struggling to find a return on investment (ROI). Below are some tips for businesses to…
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Making the Right Cloud Platform Choice in 2023: Azure or AWS?
The cloud computing market in Africa is growing rapidly, with businesses of all sizes looking to adopt cloud-based solutions to improve their agility, scalability, and efficiency. Two of the leading…
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Multiple data center vulnerabilities could cripple cloud services
Multiple vulnerabilities in data center infrastructure management systems and power distribution units have been discovered that could be exploited by attackers to gain full access to these systems and perform…
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Data Management: Cloud Technology or Data Centers?
Traditionally, larger enterprises have relied on in-house server hardware equipment for their data management needs, optimized to run high-performing applications with a certain degree of assured security and reliability. However, the…
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Signs of the Times: Data Center Buildings Embrace Branding and Corporate Visibility
This article was first published on DATA CENTER FRONTIER and written by RICH MILLER. Many data center operators are ditching “security by obscurity” and adding signage, logos and branding to their buildings.…
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Why it matters where your data is stored
This article was first published on BBC NEWS and written by Shaun McManusMattias Åström glances out of the office window in France. "Look at all the beautiful roads and bridges here," says…
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Cybersecurity: Growing Government Reliance on Offshore Cloud Services Worries Security Experts in Africa
The growing reliance of African governments on offshore cloud services is raising concerns among security experts. In recent years, many African governments have moved to store their data and applications…
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Growth slows in cloud services market but AI looms
The global market for cloud infrastructure services continued to show significant growth in the second quarter of the year, albeit at a lower rate than it did in Q1, according…
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CDN vs. Data Center: Making the Right Choice to Improve Network Performance in Africa
The African continent is home to a rapidly growing population of internet users. In order to provide these users with the best possible experience, businesses need to optimize their network…
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Why data centers in Africa need to invest in infrastructure to meet AI demands
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world, and data centers are at the heart of this transformation. AI workloads are incredibly compute-intensive, requiring massive amounts of power and cooling.…
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Signs of the Times: Data Center Buildings Embrace Branding and Corporate Visibility in Africa
Many data center operators in Africa are ditching “security by obscurity” and adding signage, logos and branding to their buildings. This shift reflects the benefits of campuses as well as…
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Cloud services market in Africa grows, but AI is still on the horizon
The cloud services market in Africa continued to grow in the second quarter of 2023, albeit at a slower pace than in the previous quarter. This is according to new…