Belgium to get €1 billion data center from Google
Google has announced a €1 billion investment in a new data center to be built in Farciennes, near Charleroi. This initial investment will cover the construction of the first building…
Google launches cloud service in South Africa
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…
Schneider Electric, Compass Datacenters seal $3bn deal
Schneider Electric has revealed a substantial multi-year agreement, valued at $3 billion, with Compass Datacenters. This collaboration aims to design, manufacture, and deliver prefabricated modular data center solutions. The partnership…
CSquared Secures $25M Investment for pan-African broadband expansion
CSquared Link Holdings (Mauritius) Limited, a leading pan-African technology company, has successfully raised $25 million in new equity investment to fuel the expansion of its carrier-neutral broadband networks. The investment,…
Historical Association rejects Google’s Nuvem cable for Annie’s Bay
The St David's Island Historical Society has rejected Google’s proposal to site its cable landing station (CLS) in Annie’s Bay, Bermuda. The President of the St David's Island Historical Society,…
Google increases stake in generative AI startup Anthropic, drops $2b
Google has increased its investment in the generative artificial intelligence company, Anthropic, from its initial 10% stake for $300 million, to $2b to be spread over a period. While the…