AI and Ethics: are we sacrificing morality for progress?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing at a breathtaking pace. Back in 2018, companies allocated just 5% of their digital budgets to AI. Fast forward to 2023, and that figure has…
Ghana’s digital infrastructure companies groan under fuel, power costs
The rising cost of doing business in Ghana has emerged as a pressing concern, particularly for companies that rely heavily on stable electricity and fuel. Data centers and digital infrastructure…
Experts urge for enhanced focus on digital talent development in Africa at Hyperscalers conference
The technology industry in Africa is experiencing rapid growth, with a notable increase in the digital workforce. However, alongside the swift evolution of software skills, there is a troubling decline…
Before embracing AI, Nigeria must strengthen its digital infrastructure
Nigeria aims to become a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI), but this ambition hinges on building a robust digital infrastructure. Essential elements of this infrastructure include data storage, cloud…
How the 2024 Olympics highlighted the importance of digital infrastructure
The 2024 Olympic Games have brought unprecedented attention to the digital infrastructure and internet industry, showcasing how technology can be harnessed to support sustainable development on a global stage. Data…
Narrowing the digital divide over land, sea, and space
Subsea cables and satellites have a role to play in our connectivity future, writes Brian Lavallee, Senior Director of Network Solutions, Ciena. As personal and business activities are increasingly intertwined…
Africa’s data centers – if you build it, they will come
Africa’s data center market is growing at an unprecedented rate writes Ben Selier, Vice President: of Secure Sower, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Ben Selier, Vice President: Secure Power, Anglophone…
Exploring sustainable alternatives to traditional data center cooling
Industry power trends and a global push for sustainability are leading decision-makers and data center operations groups to consider alternatives to traditional air cooling, says Max Reynolds, CEO of Subsea…
Optimising Africa’s Use of Public Cloud Infrastructure: The Opportunity for Internet Exchange Points
By Dipo Oguntayo 1. TL; DR version Public cloud usage is popular and growing worldwide. Africa has a small share of the public cloud market compared to other regions, but…
African data center market valuation to increase by 150% in 2026
Data centers are the backbone of today's modern economies, facilitating the storage, processing, and distribution of vast amounts of information. From cloud computing and e-commerce to social media and artificial…