Powering and Cooling AI and Accelerated Computing
By Wojtek Piorko, Managing Director for Africa at Vertiv There’s no doubt, across any industry, that Artificial intelligence (AI) is here, and it is here to stay. The use cases…
Partnering to Grow South Africa’s Digital Economy – Sandile Dube, MD, Equinix, South Africa
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.…
Amazon’s Project Kuiper achieves success in proto flight mission, eyes access in Africa
In a significant development, Amazon's Project Kuiper has completed initial testing, positioning the project to provide high-speed internet to select customers starting next year. Launched from Cape Canaveral on October…
NAPAfrica achieves 4Tbps milestone as TikTok joins African peering community
NAPAfrica, Africa’s leading internet exchange point and sixth largest globally., has attained a peak traffic of 4 TBPS, barely 1 week after celebrating a peak of 3.95 TBPS daily. The…
WIOCC launches managed infrastructure company for Africa
During the sidelines of the ongoing AfricaCom, WIOCC has launched Open Access Technical Services (OATS), which it has described as a "truly holistic managed network and infrastructure services company" catering…
Navigating the path of local internet traffic in West Africa
By Ayomide Jones In our digitally connected world, understanding the flow of internet traffic is crucial for optimizing connectivity, reducing latency, and enhancing the overall user experience. In West Africa,…
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Nigeria’s Edge Data Center Opportunity
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…