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…

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Africa’s digital future: an urgent call to action

Hyperscalers Convergence Africa, hosted by Africa Hyperscalers, will unite Africa’s digital leaders and influencers. Together, we will engage in a collaborative dialogue aimed at overcoming the infrastructural barriers hindering the realization of a connected digital economy.

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Great uncoupling: China phases out US chips from telecom carriers, US may ban Chinese EVs

China's efforts to reduce its reliance on foreign technology are taking a significant turn as it sets its sights on excluding American chip manufacturers from its telecommunications infrastructure. The move,…

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Singapore beefs up digital defenses with Infrastructure Act, to label digital infrastructure as critical infrastructure

  Following a series of cyber outages, including a major incident at a data center in October 2023 that disrupted healthcare and banking services, Singapore is introducing a new Digital…

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Read more about the article Equinix doubles down on Africa with new $390m data center investment
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Equinix doubles down on Africa with new $390m data center investment

Equinix is set to make a substantial investment of $390 million over the next five years in bolstering its presence in Africa. The investment will focus on constructing new data…

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