Enabling the intelligent age in West Africa.
By Wole Abu In March 2024, several of West Africa’s subsea cables were knocked offline by an underwater rockslide. According to the Internet Society, 13 African nations experienced connectivity issues,…
By Wole Abu In March 2024, several of West Africa’s subsea cables were knocked offline by an underwater rockslide. According to the Internet Society, 13 African nations experienced connectivity issues,…
Alibaba Group has announced it will significantly increase its investment in cloud and AI infrastructure over the next three years, surpassing the total amount spent in the past decade. During…
Microsoft has recently pulled back from significant data center expansions, with a notable reduction in its international spending. According to a report from TD Cowen Insight, Microsoft has canceled several…
Industry experts at the Africa Hyperscalers Digital Infrastructure Outlook emphasized the critical need for Africa to scale its digital infrastructure to remain competitive in the global economy. In his market brief presentation, Guy Zibi,…
At the recent Africa Technology Festival in Cape Town, the theme of collaboration echoed louder than the keynote speeches themselves. Yet, despite its frequent use, collaboration in Africa’s digital transformation remains more…
At the Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference, a panel titled “Satellite, Subsea, and Terrestrial – Africa’s Path to Seamless and Integrated Connectivity” brought industry leaders together to discuss the investments essential…
The recent Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference highlighted the growing global interest in data centers as a key asset class, with transaction sizes increasingly reaching up to 300 MW. The recent…
The rising cost of doing business in Ghana has emerged as a pressing concern, particularly for companies that rely heavily on stable electricity and fuel. Data centers and digital infrastructure…
Leading data center company Equinix has reportedly halted its plans to invest in IXAfrica Data Center, an operator based in Africa. The proposed investment, valued between $150 million and $200…
The world’s most connected nation, South Korea is leaping into artificial intelligence with a partnership between one of its leading telecommunications companies, KT Corporation, and global software company, Microsoft. The…