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There is a reason the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, better known as CPP Investments, keeps turning up in digital infrastructure deals. Recently, it announced it would purchase, with Equinix,…
Cameroon’s state-owned operator CAMTEL has signed a three-year Master Service Agreement with Ethiopia’s Ethio Telecom, marking a major step in its digital transformation agenda. The deal, signed Thursday in Yaoundé…
Ghana approves “Dig Once” Policy for fiber rollout. Ghana’s government has approved a sweeping new “Dig Once” policy that will require fiber-optic ducts to be built into all new road…
Africa is moving to position itself for the next wave of artificial-intelligence development, as researchers, policymakers, and technology executives concluded the 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (ICAIR…
WIOCC, the pan-African digital infrastructure provider, and the Abia State Government have broken ground on a new fiber duct infrastructure project aimed at improving broadband access and last-mile connectivity across…
Recent digital infrastructure gatherings across Africa have hammered home a recurring message: the continent’s digital future will not be built by subsea cables and cell towers alone. From Lagos to…
Experts at the US Digital Transformation with Africa event, held on the sidelines of the Africa Tech Festival, holding in Cape Town, South Africa this week have stated that the…
As part of the Digital Transformation with Africa side event during the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, a high-level panel explored the critical issue of cybersecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa.…
Apple is making a big move to enhance its iPhone’s emergency connectivity by investing $1.5 billion in Globalstar, the satellite operator responsible for providing SOS and messaging capabilities when cellular…
Microsoft is exploring an innovative approach to reduce its carbon footprint by constructing data centers using wood. The company is building two data centers in Virginia made from cross-laminated timber…
Friday, October 25, 2024 will remain a memorable day for Nvidia as it briefly took the top spot as the world’s most valuable company, overtaking Apple with a market cap…
Meta is reportedly planning to build a 40,000 km subsea cable that will encircle the globe, connecting the U.S. from coast to coast and traversing the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific…
AfriTECH 4.0, Africa’s premier technology conference, is proud to announce its key sponsors for this year’s event, with QNET leading as the Gold Sponsor. The event, scheduled for November 7,…
At GITEX Global 2024, ZTE has positioned itself as a frontrunner in driving digital transformation across the Middle East and Africa. In an exclusive interview, Philip Liu, President of ZTE’s…
Google is taking a big step toward automating its data centers by testing robots to manage hard drives and other critical equipment. This initiative was revealed by Partha Ranganathan, Google’s…
Nokia is betting big on data centers to fuel future growth, even as its Q3 2024 sales took a hit. The company saw an eight percent drop in net sales…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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 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…
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…
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…
Bill Kleyman, CEO of Apolo, has lauded the newly released Llama 3.1 405 billion parameter model as a groundbreaking development in artificial intelligence. Apolo's team of expert data scientists has…
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.
AtlasEdge Data Centers, a leading investor and operator in pan-European Edge data centers, has announced its entry into the Portuguese market with a significant investment commitment of over $530 million…
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,…
Dimension Data Ghana, a leading technology solutions provider, has completed its rebranding initiative, unveiling its new identity as dds55. The rebranding follows a successful management buyout and reflects the company's…
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…
MTN Group and Huawei have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Innovation Technology Lab, aiming to strengthen collaboration in technological advancement. The signing ceremony took place…
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…
The heart of any digital economy is digital infrastructure, including broadband, mobile telecom, and Internet. Africa has recorded tremendous growth in the development of these infrastructure in recent years powered…
Investment giant BlackRock has agreed to buy Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), the world’s largest independent infrastructure manager for $12.5 billion in cash and stock. New York-based GIP owns major stakes…
Google is joining a consortium to deploy the first subsea cable between South America and Asia Pacific. “Today, we’re joining Desarrollo País of Chile and Office of Posts and Telecommunications…
In a strategic move to transform its operations in Africa, Dimension Data has sold its operations in Ghana as part of a Management Buyout (MBO). Former Managing Director of Dimension…
Global digital infrastructure investment firm, DigitalBridge has thrown its weight behind Intel's new independent enterprise AI company, Articul8. Articul8 plans to offer customers a full-stack, vertically-optimized, GenAI software platform that…
Ericsson has announced Majda Lahlou Kassi as Vice President and Head of Ericsson West Africa and Morocco, effective January 1, 2024. In this role, Kassi will be instrumental in steering…
Intel has officially confirmed its substantial investment of $25 billion in expanding its chip manufacturing plant in Israel. This commitment follows the approval of $3.2 billion in funding from the…
Zayo Group has announced the acquisition of fiber infrastructure and network services company Globalways, a German fiber infrastructure and network services company based in Stuttgart. The financial details of the…
Eutelsat OneWeb has announced a significant stride towards bolstering connectivity in Sub-Saharan Africa with a multi-year master distribution agreement signed with NEC XON. The collaboration aims to deliver high-quality Low…
Tsinghua University, China Mobile, Huawei, and the China Education and Scientific Research Network (CERNET), have successfully launched a cutting-edge 1.2-terabit optical backbone spanning 3,000 kilometers and connecting Beijing, Wuhan, and…
OpenAI's co-founder and president, Greg Brockman, has resigned from the company after the sudden firing of CEO Sam Altman. The board terminated Altman, citing a lack of consistent candor in…
By Ayomide Jones In our digitally connected world, understanding the flow of internet traffic is crucial for optimizing connectivity, reducing latency, and enhancing the overall user experience. In West Africa,…
Raxio, a leading carrier-neutral, data center company in Africa, has announced that it has raised $46 million in equity funding from existing shareholders, Roha and Meridiam, and $170 million in…
The Government of Rwanda has partnered with SoftBank Corporation to successfully test SoftBank's proprietary 5G communications payload in the stratosphere, using solar-powered High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) unmanned aerial vehicle…
Authors: Faith Waithaka, Cloud and Service Provider Segment Sales Lead: Anglophone Africa, Schneider Electric and Kevin Kent, Founder & CEO, Critical Facilities Efficiency Solutions. The marriage of global expertise with…
Axian Telecom has successfully completed its acquisition of additional shares in Senegalese telecoms operator Free, increasing its ownership from 40% to 80%. This strategic move aims to achieve two things:…
Telehouse International Corporation of Europe, a leading global data center service provider, has announced plans to expand its Telehouse South facility in London, UK. Skanska has been chosen as the…
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.…
Rack Centre, a carrier and cloud-neutral data center based in West Africa, is training artisans from its host community for their involvement in the construction of LGS2, its new data…
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…
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…
Many data center operators in Africa are ditching “security by obscurity” and adding signage, logos and branding to their buildings. This shift reflects the benefits of campuses as well as…
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…
This article was first published on BBC NEWS and written by Shaun McManusMattias Åström glances out of the office window in France. "Look at all the beautiful roads and bridges here," says…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world, and data centers are at the heart of this transformation. AI workloads are incredibly compute-intensive, requiring massive amounts of power and cooling.…
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…