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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…
Lagos has been named one of the fastest-growing tier-two metro markets reshaping the global colocation landscape, according to new data from Synergy Research Group — a milestone that underscores Nigeria’s…
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…
Global technology group e& has entered into a strategic partnership with WIOCC to accelerate the growth of the hyperscaler ecosystem across the continent. This collaboration further strengthens e&’s presence in…
Equinix has completed its state-of-the-art data center, JN1, in Johannesburg, representing a $160 million investment. The project took approximately 18 months to complete and marks a significant expansion of Equinix's…
AtlasEdge, a leading European Edge data center platform has announced the appointment of Tesh Durvasula as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Durvasula, was previously the CEO of Africa Data…
PAIX Data Centres, a leading provider of data center solutions in Africa, has announced the expansion of its Accra facility from 250MW to 1200 MW by 2030. PAIX said the…
NAPAfrica, Africa’s premier Internet Exchange Point (IXP) announced that it will introduce a Network Time Protocol (NTP) service using Adtran’s Oscilloquartz synchronization technology. This move aims to provide enterprise clients…
Microsoft and OpenAI are reportedly considering the construction of a $100 billion supercomputer campus, dubbed 'Stargate,' aimed at advancing artificial intelligence models. According to The InformationThe Information, the project is…
According to Golding, there are entirely different scenarios. “Digital Realty has a different model, they sell capacity on triple net leases, if they have 30MW of power, they might sell…
Airtel Africa is set to host a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction for its first NXtra Data Center, with plans for a launch event later this month.…
Teraco Data Environments Ltd., Africa's leading data center provider, has announced a significant step towards becoming a 100% renewable energy company by 2035. Responding to South Africa's chronic power outages,…
Teraco, Africa’s largest interconnection hub and vendor-neutral data center provider has announced its commitment to sustainability and innovation in the African data center market. The company made this announcement in…
In partnership with digital infrastructure company, Digital Realty Trust and Brookfield Asset Management, Reliance Industries has made inroads into the Indian data center industry with an investment of $122 million,…
West African data center operator, Rack Centre, has appointed Lars Johannisson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Johannisson replaces Dr. Ayotunde Coker, who moved to lead the Open Access Data…
Caterpillar and Microsoft have jointly achieved a successful demonstration showcasing the viability of hydrogen fuel cells as a reliable and sustainable backup power source for a data center, sustaining operations…
Airtel Africa has announced the launch of Nxtra by Airtel, a new data center business dedicated to meeting Africa's growing demand for reliable, sustainable data center capacity and fueling the…
By Sandile Dube Sandile Dube is the Managing Director of Equinix in South Africa. Africa represents one of the most attractive expansion opportunities available to multinational tech companies today.…
China’s Beijing Highlander Digital Technology Company has marked a significant achievement in commercial underwater data center development by successfully installing a core data module weighing an impressive 1,300 metric tons…
Schneider Electric has revealed a substantial multi-year agreement, valued at $3 billion, with Compass Datacenters. This collaboration aims to design, manufacture, and deliver prefabricated modular data center solutions. The partnership…
NAPAfrica, Africa’s leading internet exchange point, has crossed a peak traffic of 3.95 TBPS, almost doubling its traffic from 2.1 TBPS in 2 years. This recent accomplishment underscores NAPAfrica's ongoing…
Layer3, a provider of cloud and network technology solutions, has announced its partnership with the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) to improve network performance in Abuja and Kano, ultimately…
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…
Medallion Data Center a Digital Realty company, has launched its second data center in Lagos, Nigeria, following the completion of its rebrand. The new data center, called LOS2, has an…
Raxio, a leading carrier-neutral, data center company in Africa, has announced that it has raised $46 million in equity funding from existing shareholders, Roha and Meridiam, and $170 million in…
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…
Authors: Faith Waithaka, Cloud and Service Provider Segment Sales Lead: Anglophone Africa, Schneider Electric and Kevin Kent, Founder & CEO, Critical Facilities Efficiency Solutions. The marriage of global expertise with…
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…
Medallion Data Centres Limited, Nigeria's leading carrier-neutral data center operator, has announced it has completed its rebrand to Digital Realty and is now part of the Digital Realty group of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The renowned European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), has crossed the threshold of one exabyte in disk storage capacity, and now boasts over one million terabytes of disk space dedicated…
Deep Edge Realty Data Centers is expanding its interconnection facilities, with a focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, driven by the increasing rural broadband investment. They recently completed…
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…
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…
The White House is reportedly considering the implementation of a new policy that would require cloud computing companies to disclose certain information about their customers to the U.S. government. The…
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…
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…