How to build a data-centric enterprise: Data management and the foundation for an AI future
April 3, 2025
By Dominika Oliver, Senior Global Manager, Software Engineering at Red Hat During this decade, data has become an important tool in enterprise decision-making, especially as it sets the stage for realising AI-enabled applications and infrastructure….
Visa to Set Up Data Center in Nigeria
March 27, 2025
Visa has announced plans to set up data center infrastructure in Nigeria. This new investment will complement the global payment giant’s existing stake of over $1 billion in Nigeria, which includes strategic partnerships in fintech…
Deimos Advances DevSecOps with AI-Powered Automation on Google Cloud
March 26, 2025
In a transformative move to advance Development Security Operations (DevSecOps), Deimos, a leading hybrid and multi-cloud technology company, partnered with Salus Cloud, an AI-first startup transforming DevSecOps, to develop an AI-driven proof of concept (PoC)…
Vertiv Unveils Unify - A Unified Control Platform for Streamlined Data Centre Operations
March 26, 2025
Vertiv has announced the launch ofVertiv Unify, a unified control platform designed to simplify, standardise, and streamline data centre operations by integrating visibility, management, and reporting of critical power and thermal infrastructure while providing scalability and…
WIOCC and iColo Partner to Improve ISP Connectivity in Mombasa
March 17, 2025
WIOCC has announced its latest partnership with iColo to accelerate the growth of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Mombasa and across Kenya. This collaboration seeks to enhance digital infrastructure, improve interconnectivity and unlock new market…
Safaricom Completes First Phase of Construction for Tier 3 Data Centre in Limuru
March 10, 2025
Safaricom has announced the completion of the first phase of construction for a Tier 3 data centre in Redhill, Limuru. This is one of three planned Tier 3+ data centres the telco intends to develop…
Vertiv Partners with Tecogen to Offer Natural Gas-Powered Cooling Solutions for Data Centers
March 6, 2025
Vertiv and Tecogen have announced a collaboration that enables Vertiv to offer Tecogen’s advanced natural gas-powered chiller technology to data centres worldwide, addressing power constraints and facilitating the deployment of AI at scale. The Tecogen solution…
iXAfrica Opens East Africa’s Largest Hyperscale Data Centre in Nairobi
February 27, 2025
iXAfrica has announced the official launch of the first phase of its data centre in Nairobi. This new data center, named NBOX1, is a 4.5MW hyperscale facility with 780 racks and is AI-ready and carrier-neutral….
Huawei Cloud Launches New Availability Zones in Egypt and Nigeria
February 26, 2025
Huawei Cloud has announced the launch of new Availability Zones (AZ) in Africa in Egypt and Nigeria. These should help reduce latency, improve reliability and support Africa’s data sovereignty. The company has added four availability…