Underwater data center startup plans two hubs in Europe
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…
Widen telecoms envelope with innovation, Minister Tijani charges industry
Nigeria’s new Minister for Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani has charged Nigerian telecom providers to unlock telecom services for more people by utilizing digital technology. During a meeting…
IXPN surpasses 500 gigabits per second, advocates for local content hosting
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 creates dedicated team to pioneer data center automation and robotics
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…
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Axian Telecom completes acquisition of Free Senegal
Axian Telecom has successfully completed its acquisition of additional shares in Senegalese telecoms operator Free, increasing its ownership from 40% to 80%. This strategic move aims to achieve two things:…
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Paratus adds two fiber links between Mozambique, South Africa
Paratus Group, a leading connectivity solutions provider in Africa, has launched two new cross-border fiber links connecting Mozambique and South Africa. These routes provide an alternative to the typical sub-sea…
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Amazon set to revolutionize logistics industry valued $100b, analysts claim
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…
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Tesla builds secret data center for Dojo with AI capabilities
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…
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Africa Data Centres and DFC advance ICT in Ghana with $300m data center investment
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…
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Microsoft signs renewable energy purchase contract in Japan
Microsoft Corporation has secured its first long-term renewable energy deal in Japan, underscoring the company’s commitment to achieving its green goals for data centers and operations. Under a 20-year agreement,…