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Kenya’s digital infrastructure story has quietly entered a new phase. Over the past decade, the country has invested heavily in the foundations of the digital economy - subsea connectivity, terrestrial…
The conflict between the United States and Iran is widely described as the war no one wants. Neither side benefits from a prolonged confrontation, and the broader global economy certainly…
The next phase of artificial intelligence may not simply recommend products or generate content. It may negotiate on behalf of consumers, reshaping how everyday services are bought, priced, and delivered. …
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 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…
The Pan African DataCentres Conference and Exhibition (PADC) will return to the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on 23–24 June 2026, bringing together operators, investors, policymakers, and technology providers at…
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’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,…
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…
Africa Hyperscalers has announced plans to host the Digital Infrastructure Outlook 2026, its annual high-level virtual session themed “From Ambition to Assets: Building Africa’s Digital Infrastructure Reality,” aimed at confronting…
The Regional Executive argues that data sovereignty, power reform, and execution discipline will determine whether Africa captures value in the next digital cycle. Africa’s digital future will not be decided…
A projected $3 trillion global investment surge into data centers by 2030 is not a speculative bubble but a structural realignment of digital infrastructure capital, according to new forecasts by…
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…
The government of Chad has approved a €175.1 million ($204.7 million) investment to develop a National Data Center and expand the country’s fiber-optic and wireless networks, marking one of its…
A policy signal emerging from the United States this week offers a revealing preview of a debate Africa has not yet fully confronted: who pays to power the digital economy.…
A projected $3 trillion global investment surge into data centers by 2030 is not a speculative bubble but a structural realignment of digital infrastructure capital, according to new forecasts by…
Helios Investment Partners has completed the sale of its 75 percent equity stake in Axxela Limited to BlueCore Gas InfraCo Limited, a consortium of Nigerian and international energy players that…
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…
Orange Maroc has launched a new 1.5MW data center in Casablanca, calling it the company’s largest African facility and a key milestone for Morocco’s digital-sovereignty agenda.“Orange Morocco is taking a…
Africa’s digital transformation won’t be decided by technology alone but by the availability of long-term, patient capital to fund fiber, data centers, and cloud infrastructure. That was the message from the…
Raxio Group, one of Africa’s fastest-growing data center operators, has inaugurated Raxio Angola, a $30 million Tier III facility that more than doubles the country’s capacity. The 19,000-square-metre campus in…
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…
To strengthen Vertiv's position in high-density integrated infrastructure for data centers and critical digital environments, Vertiv Holdings Co. said it has completed its $200 million acquisition of Great Lakes Data…
At the Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF 2025) held in Lagos, Nigeria, a high-level panel of digital infrastructure leaders explored the continent’s evolving data center landscape, unpacking the drivers…
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…
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…
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…
xAI, the artificial intelligence startup founded by Elon Musk and creator of the Grok chatbot, is reportedly exploring a potential data center expansion into Saudi Arabia, according to a Bloomberg…
TouchNet and iXAfrica Data Centres have partnered to launch the Zadara AI Sovereign Cloud in Kenya, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital infrastructure evolution.The enterprise-grade cloud solution, hosted…
Following the launch of its Dabengwa Sifiso Tier III data center, MTN Nigeria has unveiled its first-ever public cloud platform, marking a historic milestone in its digital transformation journey and…
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…
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…
After a period of pullback in early 2025, cloud giants Amazon Web Services and Microsoft are returning to the data center leasing market, signaling renewed momentum in hyperscale infrastructure expansion,…
Teraco, Africa’s largest carrier-neutral data center operator, has completed construction of its latest hyperscale facility, JB5, in Johannesburg - adding critical new infrastructure as demand for digital services and cloud…
Wingu Africa, East Africa’s leading carrier-neutral data center operator, has raised $60 million to accelerate its regional expansion and support the continent’s digital transformation. The funding, provided by Rand Merchant…
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…
Open Access Data Centres Lagos has launched its new campaign, "Cut Costs, Not Quality,” on the Africa Hyperscalers platforms. This initiative aims to provide businesses with an opportunity to reduce…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is reassessing several of its international colocation partnerships, according to a Wells Fargo analyst note cited by CNBC. While specific projects were not disclosed, the note…
AI innovator iGenius has announced the launch of Colosseum, a next-generation sovereign AI data center projected to become one of the largest of its kind globally. Built in collaboration with…
Rack Centre, West Africa’s leading carrier- and cloud-neutral data center operator, will tomorrow commission its newest facility - LGS2 - in Lagos. The 12-megawatt hyperscale data center is built to…
Equinix has launched its latest data center expansion in Nigeria with the opening of the LG2.3 in Lagos. The new facility marks a significant step in strengthening Nigeria’s digital ecosystem…
Raxio Group, a key player in Sub-Saharan Africa’s digital infrastructure ecosystem, has secured $100 million in financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World…
Microsoft has canceled up to 2GW of data center projects across the US and Europe, with analysts from TD Cowen suggesting that oversupply in the data center market may be…
Global payments giant Visa Inc. has announced plans to develop a data center in Nigeria, further expanding its investments in the country. The news was revealed by Andrew Torre, Visa’s…
NAPAfrica, South Africa’s largest Internet exchange point (IXP), has exceeded a data throughput of five terabits per second (Tbps), marking a significant milestone in its continued growth. Since its launch…
iXAfrica Data Centers, East Africa’s largest hyperscale data center facility, has launched the first phase of its Nairobi data center, NBOX1. The 4.5MW facility, which houses 780 racks, is designed…
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…
Microsoft has recently pulled back from significant data center expansions, with a notable reduction in its international spending. According to a report from TD Cowen Insight, Microsoft has canceled several…
As part of its ongoing growth trajectory and commitment to enhancing its competitiveness, Cassava Technologies has announced key leadership changes designed to improve operations and position the company for success…
Generative AI company OpenAI is exploring the development of data center campuses across more than a dozen states in the US as part of its Stargate initiative. According to CNBC…
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…
The release of the Chinese AI company model called DeepSeek has upended the established AI industry. That a model can be developed without access to the most advanced GPU chips…
Outgoing US President, Joe Biden has signed an executive order aimed at providing federal support to meet the massive energy demands of rapidly growing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) data centers,…
The capacity of hyperscale data centers is projected to triple by 2020, according to a report from Synergy Research Group, driven in large part by the rapid rise of generative…
New evidence indicates that artificial intelligence (AI) data centers are distorting the quality of electricity delivered to homes, raising the risk of appliance damage and even fires. A Bloomberg report,…
Microsoft plans to invest $80 billion in building AI-enabled data centers during the 2025 fiscal year, a significant increase compared to its $53 billion capital expenditure in 2023. Brad Smith,…
Equinix has reached an agreement to acquire BT Group's Irish data center business for €59 million ($61.3 million). The deal, expected to close in the first half of 2025, includes…
A report by the Department of Energy (DOE), revealed that U.S. data centers consumed approximately 4.4% of the nation's total power in 2023. However, this figure is expected to rise,…
ExxonMobil, the US-based multinational oil and gas giant, has unveiled plans to build a new 1.5GW natural gas-fired power plant to supply energy specifically for data centers. The project, currently…
African data center operators and executives were celebrated at the 2024 Data Center Dynamics (DCD) Awards, held yesterday at the Grosvenor House London. The event showcased the best projects, people,…
Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investor and asset manager, has announced a $15 million equity investment in Raya Data Center (RDC), a subsidiary of Egypt's Raya Holding for Financial Investment. The…
Meta will be building a new data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, as part of a $10 billion investment in the region. The development will be the company’s largest data…
Wingu.Africa has officially launched its new Tier 3 Certified Data Center in Djibouti, marking a significant milestone in the region’s digital transformation. The ceremony was attended by H.E. Ismail Omar…
Vertiv and Compass Data centers have partnered to create an innovative cooling solution for modern data centers, which seamlessly switches between air and liquid cooling, meeting the growing demands of…
Innovation in AI-powered infrastructure, energy management, and cooling strategies to take center stage in the new year. – As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, its impact on data…
Microsoft is exploring an innovative approach to reduce its carbon footprint by constructing data centers using wood. The company is building two data centers in Virginia made from cross-laminated timber…
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…
The Africa Data Centers & Cloud Days (ADCD), a dynamic community committed to advancing digital infrastructure across Africa, is preparing for its flagship event in February 2025. This gathering is…
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…
Google is taking a big step toward automating its data centers by testing robots to manage hard drives and other critical equipment. This initiative was revealed by Partha Ranganathan, Google’s…
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…
Amazon has joined its peers—Microsoft, Google, and Oracle—in the bold move toward using modular nuclear reactors to power its data centers with carbon-free energy. This shift aims to reduce reliance…
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…
In partnership with Encapsulated East Africa Limited and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) of Kenya, Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, launched a…
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…
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.…
The recent Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference underscored the growing global interest in data centers as a key asset class, with transaction sizes now reaching up to 300 MW. A report…
Vertiv has introduced the Vertiv™ EnergyCore battery cabinets, designed for high-density computing environments. These Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) battery cabinets are factory-assembled, compatible with Vertiv’s three-phase UPS systems, and offer a compact…
The recent Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference underscored the growing global interest in data centers as a key asset class, with transaction sizes now reaching up to 300 MW. A report…
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 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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
Google has decided to halt its $200 million data center project in Chile to address pressing environmental concerns, particularly related to water usage. Initially approved in 2020 for construction in…
The Nigerian data center ecosystem is facing an unprecedented threat of collapse, operators have warned. They said the continued decline of the naira against the dollar, combined with a severe lack…
By Martin Ekpeke Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, CEO of Digital Realty, a global leader in data center solutions, yesterday during the Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference addressed the challenges and opportunities of…
Ayotunde Coker, Chairman of Open Access Data Centre, emphasized that bridging Africa’s digital infrastructure gap is essential for boosting prosperity on the continent. Speaking at the inaugural Hyperscalers Convergence Africa…
Meta's data centers consumed 14,975,435 MWh of electricity in 2023, marking a 34% increase compared to the previous year, according to the company's latest sustainability report. A significant portion of…
Synergy Research Group reveals that AWS, Microsoft, and Google continue to dominate the global public cloud market, with a combined market share far surpassing all other competitors except in China.…
By Wabo Majavu, Executive, Strategy and Business Operations, Africa Data Centres The data center industry in Africa is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by several factors including increased mobile adoption, fintech…
CSquared Group has appointed Willem Marais as its Chief Commercial Officer. Willem Marais, the former Chief Business Development Officer at Liquid Intelligent Technologies, was responsible for the group's business development,…
Hyperscalers now control 41 percent of global data center capacity, according to a Synergy Research report. This marks a significant growth from just six years ago when on-premise data centers…
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…
Microsoft is pushing the envelope in data center efficiency with its latest innovations in cooling technology. The tech giant is adopting direct-to-chip liquid cooling and investigating the potential of microfluidics…
Africa Data Centres, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has announced a significant expansion of its CPT1 data center in Cape Town, adding 1,000 racks of white space and 6MW of…
Hyperscalers Convergence Africa, hosted by Africa Hyperscalers, will unite Africa’s digital leaders and influencers. Together, we will engage in a collaborative dialogue aimed at overcoming the infrastructural barriers hindering the realization of a connected digital economy.
Nairobi-based IXAfrica Data Centers and Schneider Electric have jointly unveiled what they describe as East Africa's largest hyperscale data center, marking a significant milestone for Kenya's digital infrastructure. Known as…
A new report by Xalam Analytics paints a promising picture of Africa's data center market, highlighting a boom fueled by strong mobile infrastructure, surging data traffic, and growing cloud services.…
Chilldyne, a pioneering firm in direct-to-chip liquid cooling, has revealed its latest innovation: a plug-and-play cooling distribution unit (CDU) dubbed the "data center liquid cooling starter kit." This offering leverages…
As global electricity demand from data centers is expected to double by 2026, driven by AI and HPC, robust backup power solutions are essential. To address these challenges, Vertiv (NYSE:…
As the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers continues to boom in the United States, energy companies providing natural gas are poised to benefit from the trend. According to…
Nigeria's leading telecommunications corporation, MTN Nigeria, has unveiled its new data center scheduled for completion by December 2024. MTN Nigeria Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola showcased the facility in a…
Dr. Ayotunde Coker has had an unusual career. Standing at 6.6 feet tall, he’s not your average executive. From shaping technology strategy in vehicle manufacturing to pioneering internet banking in…
Following the announcement by the Benue Digital Infrastructure Company PLC (BDIC) that it will be establishing a Tier III data center in Benue State, Nigeria's Tier III data center footprint…
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…
Global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, Vertiv, has announced its partnership with PEM fuel cell market leader Ballard Power Systems, focused on backup power applications for data…
The West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) Group, has received funding from two development finance institutions: the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Proparco, owned by the French Development Agency. According…
Cassava Technologies has secured a bespoke financing solution from South African banking group RMB, enabling the expansion of its data center capacity to meet the growing demand for cloud computing…
In a landmark development for Africa Data Centres, the company has announced a strategic partnership with Onix Data Centre, aimed at extending its reach and delivering world-class data solutions across…
As AI and High-Performance Compute (HPC) continue to disrupt the data center landscape, Vertiv,, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has announced a new portfolio of…
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…
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…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will be funding a new data center in the Republic of Congo. The three-storey data center in the Bacongo district of Brazzaville, will house the…
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…
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…
Digital Realty, a leading provider of cloud and carrier-neutral data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, has launched a new liquid-to-chip cooling colocation offering, which it says is available in 170…
Microsoft will be expanding its data center presence across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. The company’s ambitious expansion will see it build new data centers and improve …
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…
Africa Data Centres, a leading provider of interconnected, carrier-neutral data centers in Africa, has announced a significant step towards sustainable operations with its partnership with DPA Southern Africa, a joint…
Google has announced a €1 billion investment in a new data center to be built in Farciennes, near Charleroi. This initial investment will cover the construction of the first building…
A recent report from the Uptime Institute indicates a positive trend in the frequency and severity of data center outages, showing a decline in overall impact. The report highlights that…
Vodacom Mozambique, a subsidiary of Vodafone, is investing $25 million in a data center in Matola, Mozambique, as reported by Opais. The project will be executed in three phases, with…
The data centre giant growing a digital ecosystem on the Lagos Mainland In Africa’s ever-evolving digital ecosystem, Rack Centre holds a pride of place as the only carrier and cloud-neutral…
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…
Schneider Electric and Mainspring Energy have unveiled a new hybrid-energy technology that merges Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Microgrid Solution and turn-key design-build services with Mainspring’s Linear Generator. This innovative solution empowers…
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…
Leading digital infrastructure company, Equinix, has announced the appointment of Adaire Fox-Martin, former Head of Google Ireland and Google Cloud go-to-market President, as its new CEO. Fox-Martin's appointment follows the…
The government of the Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville) has expanded its digital infrastructure with the inauguration of a new data center built by the telecommunications regulator, Postal and Electronic…
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,…
Equinix is set to make a substantial investment of $390 million over the next five years in bolstering its presence in Africa. The investment will focus on constructing new data…
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…
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…
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…
Investment giant BlackRock has agreed to buy Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), the world’s largest independent infrastructure manager for $12.5 billion in cash and stock. New York-based GIP owns major stakes…
Orange Botswana has recently introduced its cutting-edge Tier III Certified Data Center, located at the Botswana Digital Innovation Hub and Technology Park. This launch reflects the company's commitment to technological…
In an exclusive interview with Africa Hyperscalers, Maxie Reynolds, CEO of Subsea Cloud, sheds light on the cost advantages and innovative features of underwater data centers compared to traditional physical…
In the recent Q2 2024 earnings call, Oracle's founder and CTO, Larry Ellison, unveiled ambitious plans to significantly expand the company's global data center footprint. The strategy involves the enhancement…
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…
Global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, Vertiv has introduced a prefabricated wooden data center module. Vertiv’s TimberMod, a variant of its SmartMod container series, uses mass timber…
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…
Open Access Data Centres (OADC), a pan-African operator, has announced the expansion of its Johannesburg data center in South Africa. The second phase of the Isando facility, expected to be…
Raxio Data Centers has launched its new data center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Tier III certified data center, is strategically positioned in the heart of the country's economic hub…
Teraco, Africa's largest interconnection hub and vendor-neutral data center provider, has completed the expansion project at its DB1 facility in Durban, South Africa. The DB1 facility, situated on Durban's north…
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…
Teraco plans to transform its Cape Town data center, CT2, to a hyperscale facility. The expansion will see a 150% increase in the critical IT load from 20MW to 50MW.…
Digital Realty and Realty Income have established a joint venture to support the development of two build-to-suit data centers in Northern Virginia. Realty Income received 80% equity for $200 million,…
Highlander, a Chinese company that constructs commercial underwater data centers has launched its facility off Hainan Island, China and is preparing the facility for live loads and aims to sell…
Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Executive for West Africa at Africa Data Centres, believes that Africa's burgeoning digital economy presents vast opportunities for businesses to grow and scale, but the continent's…
Paratus Group, a leading provider of fiber and satellite connectivity, has recently secured a US$31 million debt facility from the Private Infrastructure Development Group. This strategic investment is earmarked for…
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…
Leading provider of connectivity and data center solutions in West Africa, MainOne (an Equinix Company), has announced the expansion of its open-access, carrier-neutral Data Center, AB1.2, in the country's ICT…
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…
Equinix has appointed Sandile Dube as its new managing director in South Africa. In his role, Dube will be spearheading the establishment of Equinix's JN1 International Business Exchange (IBX) data…
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…
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…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is actively addressing the carbon footprint associated with data center construction and is working to reduce the embodied carbon in building materials. AWS is a signatory…
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…
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…
Nigeria's Internet Exchange Point (IXPN) has achieved a peak internet traffic of 500 Gbps, an increase from last year's 300 Gbps. By facilitating the exchange of internet traffic locally, IXPN…
Microsoft is set to lead the way in harnessing the power of automation and robotics technology to revolutionize data center operations, with the creation of a dedicated team focused on…
Following its previous announcement of a $1 billion investment in Dojo, Tesla’s supercomputer, Elon Musk seems to be doubling down on artificial intelligence as Tesla is believed to be building…
Africa Data Centres, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has confirmed its commitment to advancing ICT infrastructure in Africa through a partnership with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Google has tested a demand-response system aimed at reducing electricity consumption in its data centers during periods of stress on local electricity grids. This system shifts non-urgent computing tasks to…
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…