Amazon backs nuclear power for data centers
Amazon has joined its peers—Microsoft, Google, and Oracle—in the bold move toward using modular nuclear reactors to power its data centers with carbon-free energy. This shift aims to reduce reliance…
Following Microsoft and Oracle, Google invests in nuclear power with reactor purchases
Google is making a bold move toward carbon-free energy as it plans to power its U.S. data centers with small nuclear reactors by 2030. This initiative is part of the…
Wi-Fi’s value set to reach $2.4 trillion by 2027 – report
A new study commissioned by WiFiForward and authored by Telecom Advisory Services reveals that the economic value of Wi-Fi in the United States is projected to increase from $1.3 trillion…
Telcos are driving generative AI adoption, better than other industries – report
In a recent study by SAS, telcos are emerging as the frontrunners in generative AI adoption, outpacing industries like retail, banking, and insurance. The research, which surveyed 1,600 global decision-makers…
Data centers are hottest asset classes, make up 40% of global real estate investments – report
The recent Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference underscored the growing global interest in data centers as a key asset class, with transaction sizes now reaching up to 300 MW. A report…
Huawei announces launch of local data center in Nigeria at Fintech Week
Huawei announced its plans to launch its first data center in Nigeria. During his keynote address at Nigeria Fintech Week, David Olaiya, Head of Cloud Business for Huawei Nigeria, announced…
Google and Vodafone ink deal to revolutionize AI, cybersecurity in Africa and Europe
Google and Vodafone have signed a multi-billion-dollar partnership aimed at using AI to transform their services, enhance cybersecurity, and offer more personalized mobile and TV solutions for consumers. This move…
Meta introduces Movie Gen: the future of AI-powered video creation
Meta has introduced an innovative AI tool called "Movie Gen," designed to simplify video creation for businesses and content creators, regardless of their editing expertise. This cutting-edge tool allows users…
New rules to ramp up Nvidia sales to China
Nvidia could regain a key market in China after U.S. regulatory changes expanded the Validated End-User (VEU) program. This update allows approved Chinese data centers to purchase advanced GPUs from…
Hyperscalers call for convergent approach to Africa’s digital transformation
By Martin Ekpeke The Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference, themed “The Power of Convergence,” brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to address the continent’s digital infrastructure challenges. Held in the…