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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Read more about the article Paratus adds two fiber links between Mozambique, South Africa
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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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Read more about the article Amazon set to revolutionize logistics industry valued $100b, analysts claim
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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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Read more about the article Tesla builds secret data center for Dojo with AI capabilities
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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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Read more about the article Africa Data Centres and DFC advance ICT in Ghana with $300m data center investment 
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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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Read more about the article Microsoft signs renewable energy purchase contract in Japan
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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,…

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Read more about the article Sparkle partners Kush Investments for virtual fibers on Equiano subsea cable
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Sparkle partners Kush Investments for virtual fibers on Equiano subsea cable

Sparkle, Telecom Italia's (TIM) international wholesale arm, and first international service provider in Italy, has partnered with Kush Investments, a UAE-based firm to provide virtual fibers on the Equiano subsea…

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Read more about the article 2Africa subsea cable to land in Nigeria in November, promises 25% more capacity than Equiano
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2Africa subsea cable to land in Nigeria in November, promises 25% more capacity than Equiano

The long-anticipated 2Africa subsea cable, considered one of the most robust cable systems to serve Africa and the Middle East, is set to land in Nigeria in November 2023. This…

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Read more about the article Nigeria’s telecoms regulators get new bosses in sweeping industry change
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Nigeria’s telecoms regulators get new bosses in sweeping industry change

In an authoritative move echoing the new digital signposts for Nigeria, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu appointed five new Chief Executive Officers across multiple agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications,…

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