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Oracle has selected iXAfrica Data Centres as its colocation partner for a new Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) public cloud region in Nairobi, a move that positions Kenya among a small…
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…
Ecobank Group has announced a landmark partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate financial inclusion, innovation, and digital transformation across Africa. Under the agreement, Ecobank will leverage Google Cloud’s advanced AI,…
MTN Nigeria has fired its opening salvo in the country’s lucrative cloud infrastructure race, unveiling the first phase of its $235 million Dabengwa Sifiso Data Center, a bold move that…
Alibaba Group has announced it will significantly increase its investment in cloud and AI infrastructure over the next three years, surpassing the total amount spent in the past decade. During…
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…
Google is making a bold move toward carbon-free energy as it plans to power its U.S. data centers with small nuclear reactors by 2030. This initiative is part of 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…
Oracle currently operates or is building 162 public and private cloud data centers globally, ranging from 45 kilowatts to 800 megawatts, according to Chairman and founder Larry Ellison. The company…
Cloud heavyweights, Google Cloud and Oracle have decided to sheathe swords and collaborate to enable seamless migration and operation of mission-critical enterprise workloads across both Google Cloud and Oracle Cloud…
BCX, a subsidiary of Telkom, has partnered with Alibaba Cloud to introduce cloud services in Mozambique. This expansion aims to provide low-latency, high-efficiency cloud services, enhancing local capabilities. For BCX,…
On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, a widespread outage disrupted ChatGPT services across the globe, causing significant inconvenience for users worldwide. This incident, which started at 2:15p GMT and was resolved…
OVHcloud, a leading European cloud provider and the largest public provider outside the US and China, has announced a partnership with Maroc Datacenter (MDS), a Tier III data center operator…
To address the increasing demand for edge computing solutions, Vertiv, a provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has launched the Vertiv SmartCabinet ID, an all-in-one, fully sealed single-rack…
ST Digital, a leading pan-African provider of digital services and operator of a Tier III data center, has unveiled ambitious plans to bolster its global presence by constructing additional data…
Chinese technology giant, Huawei, has announced an ambitious initiative to propel its cloud business forward and secure a significant foothold in the Nigerian market with cloud credits totaling $10 million,…
Following a series of cyber outages, including a major incident at a data center in October 2023 that disrupted healthcare and banking services, Singapore is introducing a new Digital…
Africa's internet infrastructure suffered a huge blow yesterday, when multiple internet connectivity providers suffered outages following submarine cable cuts to major subsea operators, specifically Seacom, MainOne and the West African…
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…
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 Cloud for Sovereignty, a groundbreaking service ensuring compliance, security, and policy adherence, is now accessible across all Azure regions, spanning over 60 cloud regions, including South Africa, where the…
Colt Technology Services has completed the acquisition of Lumen's EMEA business for $1.8 billion. The deal, which was first announced last year, will see Colt expand its digital infrastructure and…
Pan-African technology group, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, has announced the appointment of Oswald Jumira as the CEO of Liquid C2 business unit. Jumira is expected to drive Liquid C2’s growth, innovation…
San Francisco-based startup Oxide, has launched a cloud on premise solution, with claims to be the world's inaugural "commercial cloud computer." This rack-scale system enables enterprises to enjoy the advantages…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced its "Digital Sovereignty Pledge" to establish an independent sovereign cloud region in Europe. This initiative is in response to the growing demand for data…
FinTech NGR and Huawei Cloud relaunched their joint Nigerian FinTech Cloud Adoption White Paper during the Nigeria Fintech Week, in Lagos yesterday. For the Nigeria Fintech industry, this is a…
Subsea Cloud, a US-based startup specializing in deploying offshore data center pods, is expanding its presence in Europe. with a production facility in the UK and a research and development…
World’s largest online retailer and technology provider, Amazon is believed to have set its sights on revolutionizing logistics, with the potential to create a business worth over $100 billion, says…
In a transaction that reflects the changing landscape of internet infrastructure, Akamai and Lumen announced a transaction recently that saw Lumen sell ‘select Content Delivery Network service contracts’ to Akamai.…
Microsoft and Amazon may face regulatory scrutiny in the UK for potentially impeding customers' ability to use multiple cloud service providers. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the country's antitrust…
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…
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.…
TelCables Nigeria (www.telecables.co.za), a leading telecommunications provider and subsidiary of Angola Cables recently announced the launch of its pioneering Clouds2Africa node in Nigeria, introducing businesses of all sizes to a…
Akamai Technologies has revealed its expansion plans with seven new core compute regions set to cover key areas in Europe, Asia, North America, and Latin America. These regions will be…
Cloudflare, Inc., the global leader in connectivity cloud solutions, announced that its global network will deploy NVIDIA GPUs at the edge combined with NVIDIA Ethernet switches, putting AI inference compute…
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…
HONG KONG -- As the fervor over 5G gradually recedes, the three Chinese state-owned telecom operators are seeking new revenue sources beyond traditional telecommunications, including cloud services."We have made it…
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…