Oman Data Park signs $450m MoU for Egypt data centre
The deal specifies that the 'state-of-the-art' data centre will be built in two phases over an area of 80,000 square metres.
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MDXi to rebrand as Equinix, new era for West Africa’s data centre firm
MDXi announced the plans yesterday, saying it will move its social media communications to Equinix on October 21, 2024, to streamline communication and deliver a' seamless user experience'.
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Huawei outlines African data centre plans
The Chinese cloud company has announced plans to expand data centre presence into East and West Africa, following its recent launch in Egypt.
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Microsoft targets AI revolution to drive job creation in Africa
Microsoft and a group of industry professionals from around the continent believe that the AI revolution is an effective tool for shaping a dignified future for work in Africa.
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Kenya gets $1bn digital support from Microsoft, G42
One of Kenya's investment goals in the deal is a green data centre being developed by G42 and its partners to run a new Microsoft Azure East Africa Cloud Region.
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New 5MW data centre planned for Djibouti
A joint venture between PAIX Data Centres and the Djibouti Sovereign Fund hopes to capitalise on the country’s positioning as an intercontinental connectivity hub.
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Airtel Africa starts construction of first data centre in Nigeria
Airtel says Nxtra project is a critical component of the company's growth strategy and represents a watershed moment in the company's history, with a focus on Nigeria, the company's largest market.
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Oracle to open second African public cloud region in Kenya
The database vendor has strengthened its position in the country and continent by revealing investment plans.
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Orange Botswana opens tier 3 data centre
According to Orange, this data centre will operate as a catalyst for economic growth, providing businesses with the technological foundation they need to prosper in the digital age.
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AMS-IX, MDXi launch a new internet exchange in Nigeria
AMS-IX Lagos aims to become a content hub for West Africa, enabling regional and local ISPs, carriers, and internet exchanges to aggregate content.
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New F5 software advances application security, management, and orchestration
F5 Networks' software-based solutions are now available in more than 20 African countries from Networks Unlimited.
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Mellanox gives African operations the edge
Mellanox Technologies is focusing its support on organisations operating in Africa in a bid to enhance the continent's productivity and competitiveness.