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Africa Hyperscalers will participate as an ecosystem partner at InnovateAI Conference Lagos 2026, one of Nigeria’s most consequential technology gatherings, taking place on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Landmark…
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 has made rapid progress in expanding digital connectivity, but growth in local compute capacity continues to lag behind demand, widening a structural gap in the continent’s digital infrastructure. According…
Africa is on track to reach one billion users with “meaningful connectivity” by the end of the decade, a shift that could fundamentally reshape demand for cloud computing, data centres…
Africa’s live commercial data center capacity has approximately doubled over the past five years, reflecting growing demand for cloud services and local data processing. Despite this expansion, the continent continues…
Africa could require up to five gigawatts of additional power capacity for data centres over the next five years as demand for AI and cloud computing accelerates, highlighting weaknesses in…
Nigeria’s technology regulator is moving to convert years of cloud and data-center policy into enforceable action, telling global hyperscalers that the government is prepared to implement, and legislate where necessary,…
Lagos, Nigeria | February 10, 2026. Africa Hyperscalers, a pan-African market-intelligence and ecosystem platform focused on accelerating the continent’s digital infrastructure economy across data centers, cloud, connectivity, power, and policy,…
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…
As artificial intelligence spending accelerates globally, a hard reality is setting in across boardrooms and policy circles: AI is no longer constrained by ambition, models, or software talent. It is…
In collaboration with Vertiv, Africa Hyperscalers will host an upcoming AI-focused webinar examining one of the most pressing questions facing West Africa’s enterprise technology leaders today: whether existing digital infrastructure…
MTN Group has announced the appointment of Shoyinka Shodunke as Executive: IT Core Design and Delivery, effective March 1, 2026. In this role, the former Group CIO now carries group-wide…
Davos 2026 shows the continent’s AI ambitions will rise or fall on data centers, power systems and bankable policy. OpenAI arrived in Davos selling more than chatbots. In a new…
xAI’s push toward nearly 2GW of compute capacity is more than a headline about scale; it marks how AI has shifted from a software race to an industrial infrastructure contest…
As artificial intelligence continues to dominate global technology conversations, a new initiative is helping African entrepreneurs move beyond awareness to real-world application. The Pitch Hub, a Ghana-based, West African-focused entrepreneurship…
Africa’s digital economy is filled with new fiber, data centers, and cloud platforms, but many enterprises still struggle to convert that available capacity into results. That was the takeaway from the Enterprise IT…
Africa’s next technology surge will be measured in data, compute, and skills - not SIM cards, stressed a high-level panel at Hyperscalers Convergence Africa 2025, asking whether the continent can pivot from mobile-first success to…
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…
The AI rivalry between OpenAI and xAI has intensified with the release of Grok 3, the latest model from Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI. Musk claims Grok 3 is “an…
The surge in interest surrounding generative artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a competitive race to develop the technology, leading to a growing need for high-density data centers and a substantial…
Raul Martynek is the Chief Executive Officer of Databank, a leading data center operator in North America. In this interview, Martynek discusses data centers and sustainability, shares his views on…
The global ambition in technology and infrastructure is scaling unprecedented heights, with investments growing from $10 billion compute clusters to trillion-dollar ecosystems. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to dominate the…
At the 10th Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF 2024) held in Istanbul, Huawei’s optical business product line president, Bob Chen, took the stage to discuss the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI)…
OpenAI is developing a custom AI chip, working with TSMC and Broadcom on a project that could reshape its hardware foundation. According to a recent report from Reuters, OpenAI has…
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…
OpenAI and Microsoft are currently negotiating Microsoft's stake in OpenAI as the AI company shifts to a for-profit model. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the…
Fujitsu has introduced a new AI-powered service designed to enhance 5G network performance by predicting traffic surges, identifying network issues, and automatically switching to more reliable connections. This innovative system…
As the news industry evolves, AI is playing a crucial role in improving efficiency, streamlining tasks, and enhancing reader experiences. NewsGPT shares how AI is reshaping newsrooms: Streamlining content creation…
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…
In a recent study by SAS, telcos are emerging as the frontrunners in generative AI adoption, outpacing industries like retail, banking, and insurance. The research, which surveyed 1,600 global decision-makers…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently released a report outlining an urgent need for nuclear energy capacity to triple by 2050 to meet the surging demand driven by AI…
Google and Vodafone have signed a multi-billion-dollar partnership aimed at using AI to transform their services, enhance cybersecurity, and offer more personalized mobile and TV solutions for consumers. This move…
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 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…
Twilio has joined forces with OpenAI to bring cutting-edge AI-powered virtual agents to life, integrating OpenAI's advanced GPT-4 model with real-time speech-to-speech (S2S) technology. What does that mean? It means…
Nokia’s 2024 Threat Intelligence Report reveals that cybercriminals are increasingly using AI and automation to scale up their attacks, with Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks surging from two to…
Nigeria is gearing up to launch another major initiative to boost Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, says Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani. Following his participation…
OpenAI has recently raised an impressive $6.6 billion, elevating its valuation to a staggering $157 billion. This significant funding round, led by Thrive Capital and backed by investments from industry…
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…
The world’s most connected nation, South Korea is leaping into artificial intelligence with a partnership between one of its leading telecommunications companies, KT Corporation, and global software company, Microsoft. The…
Equinix, a leading data center company, has announced a joint venture (JV) with GIC and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) to raise over $15 billion, aimed at expanding its xScale® data…
Microsoft is leading the charge in sustainable energy innovation with its latest hydrogen fuel cell pilot at its Dublin data center. Partnering with ESB, an hydrogen provider, Microsoft is trialing…
OpenAI is urging the Biden administration to support the establishment of large-scale data centers, with as much as 5-gigawatts (GW), capable of consuming as much power as entire cities, emphasizing…
Bill Kleyman, CEO of Apolo, has lauded the newly released Llama 3.1 405 billion parameter model as a groundbreaking development in artificial intelligence. Apolo's team of expert data scientists has…
Reversible computing startup Vaire Computing has raised $4 million in a seed round, bringing its total raised to $4.5 million. The seed round was led by 7percent Ventures and Heyzap…
Despite the U.S.-China technology war splintering the global landscape for network equipment, semiconductors, and the internet, and the restriction of U.S. chip companies, including AMD and Nvidia, from selling their…
Africa can provide an alternative to big cloud providers, says Bill Kleyman He’s not Superman, but he comes close. Meet Bill Kleyman, a data center futurist whose career spans from…
In a recent exclusive with Africa Hyperscalers, Rodger Werkhoven, a generative AI front-runner and OpenAI collaborator, shared insights on the transformative potential of AI in Africa, alongside notable concerns. Werkhoven…
A background in Arts isn't the most conventional starting point for tech professionals. But that didn’t matter to Rodger Werkhoven when he made a career shift from the world of…
China's efforts to reduce its reliance on foreign technology are taking a significant turn as it sets its sights on excluding American chip manufacturers from its telecommunications infrastructure. The move,…
Liquid C2, a leading pan-African technology group, has announced strategic partnerships with global tech leader Google Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic, aimed to equip African businesses with advanced…
MTN Group and Huawei have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Innovation Technology Lab, aiming to strengthen collaboration in technological advancement. The signing ceremony took place…
Nvidia continues its whirlwind growth, and has now crossed the $2 trillion market capitalization threshold, positioning itself alongside tech giants Apple and Microsoft in the elite $2 trillion market value…
Following the announcement of its plan to invest €3.2 billion in Germany, expanding its data center footprint and improving digital skills, Microsoft has expanded its European commitment with an agreement…
Microsoft has unveiled ambitious plans to invest €3.2 billion in Germany over the next two years, with a focus on expanding its data centers and enhancing the digital skills of…
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…
China Telecom has reportedly unveiled a supercomputer dedicated to AI training, utilizing entirely Chinese-made components and technology. The machine, located in Wuhan at the Central Intelligent Computing Center, is said…
The US government is proposing new "know your customer" (KYC) style rules for the cloud computing industry that would require cloud providers to track foreign clients, including their names and…
In a bid to reduce dependency on Nvidia, Amazon pledged a substantial investment of up to $4 billion in Anthropic, a San Francisco-based startup specializing in artificial intelligence (AI). The…
In a bid to circumvent US-led restrictions on its semiconductor industry, China significantly increased its imports of chipmaking equipment in 2023, spending up to $40 billion, according to a Bloomberg…
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…
Inking a decade-long strategic partnership, Vodafone and Microsoft are set to introduce generative AI, cloud services, and digital solutions to over 300 million businesses and customers across Europe and Africa.…
The European Union is contemplating a review of Microsoft's investment in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, under the bloc's merger regulations. This consideration follows a similar move by the U.K.…
In an exclusive conversation with Africa Hyperscalers, Raul Martynek, CEO of DataBank, the largest data center company in North America, discussed the surging demand for data centers propelled by the…
Global digital infrastructure investment firm, DigitalBridge has thrown its weight behind Intel's new independent enterprise AI company, Articul8. Articul8 plans to offer customers a full-stack, vertically-optimized, GenAI software platform that…
The New York Times has launched a counteroffensive against the emerging threat posed by artificial intelligence to the traditional news industry with a lawsuit targeted against artificial intelligence pioneers, OpenAI,…
Abu Dhabi-headquartered satellite operator Yahsat (Al Yah Satellite Communications Company P.J.S.C.) and analytics provider Bayanat (Bayanat AI) have reached an agreement for an all-share merger, marking a significant development in…
Nvidia and Malaysian conglomerate YTL's power unit (YTLP) are developing $4.3 billion in artificial intelligence cloud and supercomputer infrastructure in Malaysia. The partnership will develop Malaysia's fastest supercomputers, leveraging Nvidia's…
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…
Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, believes that Malaysia can become a potential hub for artificial intelligence (AI) manufacturing, thanks to its expertise in manufacturing, including packaging and assembly. Huang asserts this…
Nvidia has completed the first phase of its Israel-1 AI supercomputer, one of the world’s fastest AI computers expected to deliver performance of up to eight exaflops of AI computing,…
OpenAI's co-founder and president, Greg Brockman, has resigned from the company after the sudden firing of CEO Sam Altman. The board terminated Altman, citing a lack of consistent candor in…
IBM is leaping into AI with its IBM Enterprise AI Venture Fund, of an impressive US$500 million. This venture fund is specifically designed to invest in a diverse array of…
President Joe Biden recently signed an Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) by establishing standards for…
Alibaba, the Chinese technology giant, has advanced its foothold in China's tech landscape by launching its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Tongyi Qianwen 2.0, in its effort to compete against…
A nonprofit organization backed by cryptocurrency billionaire and founder of Ripple, Jed McCaleb bought $500 million of Nvidia’s cutting edge chips. The organization, named Voltage Park, is dedicated to providing…
Google has increased its investment in the generative artificial intelligence company, Anthropic, from its initial 10% stake for $300 million, to $2b to be spread over a period. While the…
In a strategic move believed to be centered around artificial intelligence (AI), the Colorado-based American Cannabis Company is poised to merge with HyperScale Nexus Holding, a Nevada-based company specializing in…
Nvidia and Foxconn have announced a collaboration to create data center modules tailored for AI-powered factories using Nvidia's Grace Hopper chips. Under this partnership, Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group), will…
Hyperscale data center capacity is poised to nearly triple over the next six years, driven by the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, says Synergy Research Group, a strategic…