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Global Cloud Services Trends
Interview with Kristian Butcher, CEO at BuildAI: How AI-driven construction leads to efficiency
Two key issues contribute to low productivity: the traditional systems used to design and procure materials do not support modularisation, and the heavy reliance on manual labour. Better offsite prefabrication and improved coordination can significantly enhance productivity.…

Africa Cloud Services Trends
StarCloud enhances global connectivity with resilient solutions
StarCloud’s expansive global network StarCloud Information Limited has established a robust international network spanning Asia, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. With over 20 Points of Presence (PoPs) worldwide, StarCloud’s infrastructure supports seamless and…

Global Cloud Services Trends
AI chip startup Groq valued at $2.8B after Series D round
OUR TAKEGroq’s latest funding round signifies a major milestone in the AI chip industry, showcasing the growing interest and investment in alternatives to Nvidia’s dominant position.-Lilith Chen, BTW Reporter What happened Groq, the Silicon Valley semiconductor startup, announced…

Global Cloud Services Trends
5 states urge Musk to tackle AI chatbots spreading election misinformation
Five states urge Musk to tackle AI chatbots spreading election misinformation. They are concerned about AI-generated content on the elections.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Lumen Technologies partners with Microsoft in $5 billion AI deal
OUR TAKE Lumen Technologies’ recent $5 billion in AI infrastructure contracts and ongoing pursuit of $7 billion more reflect a significant shift towards future-tech readiness, emphasising the need for scalable, secure networks as companies embrace AI, positioning Lumen as a major…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Nvidia’s AI chip delay is a supply chain test for AI technology
OUR TAKEWhile Nvidia may face a delay in the launch of its Blackwell AI chips due to design flaws, analysts do not believe that this delay will have a significant impact on the company’s revenue or demand. The company currently holds more than 80% share of the AI chip market…

Global Datacenter Trends
CtrlS invests $47M in new Patna data centre
CtrlS Datacenters is investing Rs 400 crore ($47 million) to build a new data centre in Patna, featuring a 10MW IT load capacity and 1,000 racks.

North America Cloud Services Trends
Crypto sell-off deepens as weak economic data dampens risk-taking
OUR TAKEThe crypto market has taken a bit of a tumble recently, with U.S.-listed shares of crypto-linked companies falling after Bitcoin fell by 15%. This sharp decline was caused by some pretty dismal economic data, which has led to fears of a possible recession and prompted…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Google hires Character.AI talent and signs licensing agreement
Character.AI, a leading startup in the realm of chatbot technology, has announced a licensing agreement with Alphabet’s Google on Friday. Google also announced the rehiring of Noam Shazeer and Daniel De Freitas, who is the founder, CEO, and co-author of the Transformer paper at…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Internet Architecture Board (IAB): What is it and how does it work?
The Internet Architecture Board is a committee of expert volunteers responsible for overseeing the technical and architectural development of the Internet.

Global Cloud Services Trends
DevOps unveiled: Bridging development and operations
DevOps is a modern approach to software development and IT operations that aims to enhance collaboration between development (Dev) and operations (Ops) teams. It emphasises the integration of these traditionally separate functions to improve the speed, quality, and efficiency of…

Global Cloud Services Trends
What is the difference between CI and HCI?
CI streamlines IT with a unified hardware and software stack, while HCI goes further with scalable, software-defined management. Both pooled and hyperconverged infrastructures will experience significant growth and technological innovation in the future.

Africa Cloud Services Trends
Africell and MINJUD partner to enhance sports Infra in Angola
Africell Mobile Money, through its service Afrimoney, has partnered with Caminho de Ferro Luanda EP (CFL) to enhance ticket payment options for train journeys. Since the partnership’s launch on June 14, 2024, over 500 payments have been processed daily, aiming to digitalise…

Africa Cloud Services Trends
Algerie Telecom participates in the 55th Algiers International Fair
Algerie Telecom participated in the 55th Algiers International Fair, which took place from June 24 to 29, 2024, at the SAFEX Exhibition Centre in Algeria.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Mali launches digital shift for payments and public services
Mali launched the digitisation of national payment and public services, which helps to enhance the transparency of administrative processes.

Global Cloud Services Trends
BICS collaborates to innovate EV charging solutions
Belgacom International Carrier Services(BICS) has announced a strategic partnership with leading technology firms to develop a new IoT-enabled framework for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, effective from 2026, with a pilot phase scheduled for 2024-2025. This…

Global Cloud Services Trends
BCC extends Afriland First Bank resolution mandate
Starting from 20 July 2024, Afriland First Bank CD S.A. will enjoy a six-month renewable mandate extension.

Africa Regional ISP Trends
BoFiNet supports MCKT corporate social responsibility projects
Botswana Fibre Networks Corporation (BoFiNet) recently partnered with the Ministry of Communications, Knowledge and Technology (MCKT) and the Botswana Centre for Digital and Innovation (BDIH) to provide support to three poor families in Ganzi. BoFiNet has pledged £20,000…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Agility reports robust growth at annual general assembly
Agility Infrastructure reported robust financial growth in 2023, driven by strong performance across its diverse portfolio.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Ethio Telecom expands 4G LTE to 417 cities nationwide
Ethio Telecom enhances the digital experience of its citisens and drives the country’s digitisation process, while fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and the digital economy by expanding its 4G LTE services to 417 cities across the country. This company also strives for…
