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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…
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…
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,…
Oracle has selected iXAfrica Data Centres as its colocation partner for a new Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) public cloud region in Nairobi, a move that positions Kenya among a small…
The new GPU pooling system underscores Beijing’s drive for AI self-reliance - and signals how national clouds are rewriting the rules of global compute efficiency. Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology…
Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), one of India’s leading telecommunications and digital services providers, has announced a strategic partnership with IBM to strengthen and expand the capabilities of its recently launched Airtel…
Africa’s data center capacity - currently estimated between 1.5 and 1.6 gigawatts - could triple by 2030, according to industry experts at the Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference, held in Lagos,…
By Antonio Prado What is an IXP and why does it matter? An Internet Exchange Point is a physical interconnection facility where multiple Autonomous Systems (ASes) exchange IP traffic. Instead…
As Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem enters a new maturity phase, the conversation is shifting from adoption to accountability - and cloud strategy is at the center of it all. Africa Hyperscalers’ CloudReady Nigeria Conference (Financial Technology Edition)…
As Nigeria’s fintech sector accelerates its digital transformation, the risks - and stakes - are rising. The CloudReady Nigeria Breakfast (Fintech Edition) is stepping in to meet the moment, gathering top industry leaders for…
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…
Ecosystem leaders elected to drive strategic Cloud Infrastructure initiative Nigeria has taken a significant step toward strengthening its digital infrastructure and data sovereignty with the inauguration of a Technical Working…
Google Cloud has officially launched its first African cloud region in Johannesburg, marking a major milestone in its $1 billion commitment to accelerating Africa’s digital transformation. Operational since January 2024,…
By Biodun Oni What an awful time to start a company. The economy is depressed, many sectors are struggling, inflation in Nigeria is at a 28-year record high of 33.88%…
Obsidian Systems, a provider of open-source solutions, recently highlighted its partnership with GitLab at the AWS Summit in Johannesburg. This collaboration combines GitLab’s comprehensive DevOps platform, fully integrated with AWS…
The US Department of Commerce has unveiled new proposed regulations aimed at increasing oversight of cloud providers and artificial intelligence (AI) developers. The rule mandates that entities engaged in developing…
Oracle currently operates or is building 162 public and private cloud data centers globally, ranging from 45 kilowatts to 800 megawatts, according to Chairman and founder Larry Ellison. The company…
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.…
Cloud heavyweights, Google Cloud and Oracle have decided to sheathe swords and collaborate to enable seamless migration and operation of mission-critical enterprise workloads across both Google Cloud and Oracle Cloud…
BCX, a subsidiary of Telkom, has partnered with Alibaba Cloud to introduce cloud services in Mozambique. This expansion aims to provide low-latency, high-efficiency cloud services, enhancing local capabilities. For BCX,…
On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, a widespread outage disrupted ChatGPT services across the globe, causing significant inconvenience for users worldwide. This incident, which started at 2:15p GMT and was resolved…
OVHcloud, a leading European cloud provider and the largest public provider outside the US and China, has announced a partnership with Maroc Datacenter (MDS), a Tier III data center operator…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching Wavelength Zone Edge locations in Africa in partnership with Orange Business, in Morocco and Senegal. Wavelength embeds AWS compute and storage services at the…
By Dipo Oguntayo 1. TL; DR version Public cloud usage is popular and growing worldwide. Africa has a small share of the public cloud market compared to other regions, but…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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,…
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 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 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 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 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…
San Francisco-based startup Oxide, has launched a cloud on premise solution, with claims to be the world's inaugural "commercial cloud computer." This rack-scale system enables enterprises to enjoy the advantages…
MTN, one of Africa's leading telecommunications companies, has announced the appointment of David Behr as the new Chief Executive of its ICT Centre of Excellence (CoE), effective from November 1,…
FinTech NGR and Huawei Cloud relaunched their joint Nigerian FinTech Cloud Adoption White Paper during the Nigeria Fintech Week, in Lagos yesterday. For the Nigeria Fintech industry, this is a…
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…
In a transaction that reflects the changing landscape of internet infrastructure, Akamai and Lumen announced a transaction recently that saw Lumen sell ‘select Content Delivery Network service contracts’ to Akamai.…
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.…
Microsoft and Amazon may face regulatory scrutiny in the UK for potentially impeding customers' ability to use multiple cloud service providers. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the country's antitrust…
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…
Josep Martí, Co-Founder and CEO, NearbyComputing The Telco Edge Cloud is about to become the new and disruptive service that will deliver a new generation of powerful use cases to users.…
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…
Akamai Technologies has revealed its expansion plans with seven new core compute regions set to cover key areas in Europe, Asia, North America, and Latin America. These regions will be…
Amazon is set to invest up to $4 billion in Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup, as part of its strategy to compete with tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia…
As more African businesses are migrating to the cloud to reap the benefits of efficiency and scalability, ensuring the security of your cloud infrastructure and workloads is important. Security teams must…
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…
Nigerian data center, cloud, and connectivity companies were the big winners at the 7th annual Tech Innovation Awards (TIA), held at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria.The TIA is the…
Phishing is a type of cyber attack that uses fraudulent emails or text messages to trick victims into revealing personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers. Spear phishing…
Africa’s cloud computing market is growing, with data hosting capacity on the African continent doubling to about 200 MW in 2016-19, according to the Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA). The…
The cloud has the potential to transform businesses, especially in Africa, but many organizations are struggling to find a return on investment (ROI). Below are some tips for businesses to…
The cloud computing market in Africa is growing rapidly, with businesses of all sizes looking to adopt cloud-based solutions to improve their agility, scalability, and efficiency. Two of the leading…
Multiple vulnerabilities in data center infrastructure management systems and power distribution units have been discovered that could be exploited by attackers to gain full access to these systems and perform…
HONG KONG -- As the fervor over 5G gradually recedes, the three Chinese state-owned telecom operators are seeking new revenue sources beyond traditional telecommunications, including cloud services."We have made it…
The cloud services market in Africa continued to grow in the second quarter of 2023, albeit at a slower pace than in the previous quarter. This is according to new…