Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investor and asset manager, has announced a USD15m investment in Raya Data Center (RDC). The investment, which is subject to regulatory approvals, will strengthen RDC’s existing operations and fund the developmentRead More…
Microsoft shared updates on the progress of its data center region in Saudi Arabia as the company announced the completion of construction on all three Azure availability zones, with availability anticipated in 2026.Read More…
Juniper Networks announced a project with Bizway to significantly enhance its data center operations and services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By integrating Juniper Apstra, an intent-based networking software solution, and high-performance Juniper switches, Bizway sets a new standard in managed services,Read More…
Equinix has officially opened its state-of-the-art data center in Salalah, Oman, establishing a significant new interconnectivity hub that will transform global data flows. Strategically located in the coastal city of Salalah, the new data center – SN1 – is built in cooperation with Omantel, a regional leading telecom and technologyRead More…
Refat Al Karmi, Senior Consultant for META at Juniper Networks, highlights the significance of GITEX as a platform to connect with partners, potential customers, and existing clients. He emphasizes that the event presents a valuable opportunity for Juniper to showcaseRead More…
Vertiv has introduced the innovative Vertiv TimberMod variant of its Vertiv Power Module and SmartMod families. These prefab modular (PFM) data center solutions use wood instead of steel as the key structural component. Available in North America and in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), this ground-breaking introduction reflects Vertiv’s commitment toRead More…
MainOne, an Equinix Company, has announced the launch of their expanded open access, carrier-neutral, Uptime Tier III standards Data Center, AB1.2, in VITIB, Grand Bassam, Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), in November 2023. MainOne is West Africa’s leading connectivity and data center solutions provider. From the landing of its submarine cableRead More…
Vertiv has announced the opening of its Vertiv Customer Experience Center, featuring a microgrid power solution to help data centers address electrical grid capacity and availability challenges. Data centers are experiencing these challenges as advancements in digital transformation, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI), are straining traditional electrical utilities. VertivRead More…
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, virtualisation and the energy transition has heightened the critical need for data centre operators to effectively manage technology assets and resource consumption. Today, intelligent power management company Eaton announced it is helping these operators accelerate digital transformation with its new portfolio ofRead More…
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced its strengthened partnership with Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region. The new agreement will see du providing Emirates NBD with a secure and robust hosting environment with state of the artRead More…
Digital Realty has announced its expansion into the Italian market following the acquisition and pre-development planning of land in Rome. Digital Realty’s expansion into Rome will further strengthen its position as the leading provider of digital infrastructure capacity in the Mediterranean region, building on its existing presence in Athens, Marseille, and Zagreb, as well as hubs currentlyRead More…
The Data Center 2030 report was released by Huawei at HUAWEI CONNECT 2023. Aiming to guide the innovative development of the industry, the report shares insights into the future of data centers, defines key features involved, and proposes a new reference architecture. With the intelligent era around the corner, computingRead More…
