Google Cloud accidentally deletes client’s account and data
The third largest cloud provider in the world, Google Cloud deleted the account and data of one of its clients, UniSuper, a superannuation fund in Australia, leading to service disruption…
Vodafone and Three ($18.8bn) merger gets government nod
In a landmark decision, the UK government has given its approval to the proposed merger between telecommunications giants Vodafone and Three. This move comes after months of speculation and scrutiny…
Microsoft plans new data centers in EMEA
Microsoft will be expanding its data center presence across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. The company’s ambitious expansion will see it build new data centers and improve …
US revokes China-bound export licenses to Intel and Qualcomm
In another counteroffensive in its war with China, the United States government has announced the revocation of export licenses previously granted to semiconductor giants Intel and Qualcomm for sales to…
Subsea Cloud announces rolling trials for underwater data storage
Underwater data center company, Subsea Cloud (SSC) has unveiled its ‘Project OTTO’ –– a rolling trial that offers its clients the opportunity to evaluate the company's solution before making further…
FCC bans Chinese companies from broadband services
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned Chinese carriers from offering broadband services in the United States. Citing national security concerns, the US telecommunications regulator has China Telecom and China…
The world now has 1000 Hyperscale Data Centers – report
The number of hyperscale data centers, operated by tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, has surpassed the 1,000 mark this year, according to Synergy Research Group. This milestone comes…
Forensic tracking technology reduces cable theft by 30% – Telco
BT’s fiber subsidiary, Openreach has reported a 30 percent fall in copper phone and broadband cable theft over the last year, according to a report. After the infrastructure company deployed…
Telkom Shareholders to Cast Votes on the Sale of Tower Business
Shareholders of South African telecommunication company, Telkom, are set to make a crucial decision regarding the sale of the company's tower business. The potential transaction has drawn attention as it…
Rodger Werkhoven on his time at OpenAI and AI’s role in transforming the African digital landscape
A background in Arts isn't the most conventional starting point for tech professionals. But that didn’t matter to Rodger Werkhoven when he made a career shift from the world of…