Google Cloud accidentally deletes client’s account and data
The third largest cloud provider in the world, Google Cloud deleted the account and data of one of its clients, UniSuper, a superannuation fund in Australia, leading to service disruption…
Subsea Cloud announces rolling trials for underwater data storage
Underwater data center company, Subsea Cloud (SSC) has unveiled its ‘Project OTTO’ –– a rolling trial that offers its clients the opportunity to evaluate the company's solution before making further…
Orange partners Huawei to Huawei Cloud services in Egypt
Multi-service telecoms operator, Orange and Chinese technology giant, Huawei, have teamed up to launch Huawei Cloud services in Egypt. Huawei Cloud will roll out cloud computing services in the country,…
Huawei Cloud makes a play for Nigerian startups with free credits and local currency payments
Chinese technology giant, Huawei, has announced an ambitious initiative to propel its cloud business forward and secure a significant foothold in the Nigerian market with cloud credits totaling $10 million,…
DeepMind Scientist launches AI cloud platform following $80m funding
A former Research Scientist from Google's DeepMind deep learning team, Jared Quincy Davis, has launched Foundry Technologies, a cloud platform backed by $80 million in funding. Headquartered in Palo Alto,…
Tencent to expand cloud business in Saudi Arabia and UAE
Following recent cloud announcements by its competitors, Alibaba Cloud, Google and Amazon Web Services, Tencent has disclosed its intentions to expand its cloud business in Saudi Arabia and the United…
Liquid drives AI readiness across Africa with Google Cloud, Anthropic partnerships
Liquid C2, a leading pan-African technology group, has announced strategic partnerships with global tech leader Google Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic, aimed to equip African businesses with advanced…
Google launches cloud service in South Africa
Google Cloud has announced the launch of its Johannesburg cloud region in South Africa, a transformative step to provide cutting-edge cloud services for businesses across the continent. The region is…
Microsoft’s Cloud for governments, now available in South Africa, other Azure locations
Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty, a groundbreaking service ensuring compliance, security, and policy adherence, is now accessible across all Azure regions, spanning over 60 cloud regions, including South Africa, where the…
Colt Technology Services expands into Africa with Lumen EMEA $1.8b acquisition
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…