AI, data centers require 3x nuclear energy – DOE
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…
Huawei announces launch of local data center in Nigeria at Fintech Week
Huawei announced its plans to launch its first data center in Nigeria. During his keynote address at Nigeria Fintech Week, David Olaiya, Head of Cloud Business for Huawei Nigeria, announced…
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…
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…
Equinix halts IX Africa data center investment
Leading data center company Equinix has reportedly halted its plans to invest in IXAfrica Data Center, an operator based in Africa. The proposed investment, valued between $150 million and $200…
Equinix taps $15b Canadian pension funds to build 1.5GW AI and cloud data centers
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’s bold Move: testing green hydrogen at Dublin data center
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 advocates for massive data centers to propel AI development
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…
Raxio bolsters Francophone Africa’s digital infrastructure with new data center, in Côte d’Ivoire.
Raxio Group has strengthened Francophone West Africa’s digital infrastructure with a new data center, the CIV1, in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. With this launch, Raxio now has seven data centers (two…
Ethiopia to get first hyperscale data center
Ethio Telecom, Ethiopia’s government-owned telecommunications operator has announced its plans to develop a hyperscale data center in Ethiopia. The company claims it has engaged in strategic discussions with Shandong Hi-Speed…