Africa stories - Page 36
Analyst: big players continue to drive global cloud growth
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
The global cloud market surged 43% year-over-year in Q3 2017, reaching USD $14.4 billion, as Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, and Google cemented their dominance.
CITIC affirms Europe/Asia connection with ‘Digital Silk Road’
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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m&a
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citic
CITIC Telecom CPC has renamed Linx Telecommunications to CITIC Telecom CPC Europe, bolstering its Digital Silk Road initiative across Europe and Asia.
ENGIE and Schneider Electric achieve huge milestone together
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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partner programmes
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power / energy
The two tech giants joined forces to construct Southeast Asia’s largest multifluid renewable energy microgrid on Semekau Island.
From Christchurch to Chile: Kiwi company dominates in export innovation
Sat, 21st Oct 2017
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aranz geo
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exports
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mining
The Christchurch company has established an expansive global presence, spanning 80 countries, thanks to its revolutionary Leapfrog technology.
Oracle NetSuite expands in EMEA, opening new data centres
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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hyperscale
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fintech
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dc
Oracle NetSuite currently maintains two data centres in EMEA, and in the wake of surging growth plans to add a few more.
Over 6,000 schools take part in first Mathletics tri-nations challenge
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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mathletics
The Mathletics Tri-Nations Challenge aimed to encourage students to have fun while improving mathematical fluency.
Gartner forecasts security spending to surge in Africa
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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security industry
Gartner says spending on information security technology and services in Middle East and North Africa is on pace to exceed US$1.8 billion in 2017.
Ghana’s oldest ISP turns 20, says bright times ahead for IT in Africa
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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digital transformation
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iot
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cloud services
AfricaOnline says they will continue to invest in Africa's digital economy thereby continuing their journey together into the digital world.
eCommerce apps - Worth the expense or a waste of time?
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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online shopping
The eCommerce market in South Africa will amount to US$2.7 billion in 2017 with an annual expected growth rate of 14.2%.
Dell plans $14m donation: “It’s our responsibility to prepare the next generation”
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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network infrastructure
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dei
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solar power
By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there’s an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.
Cybercrime remains a major barrier to cloud adoption in EMEA
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
While cloud adoption continues its steady march in EMEA, a new survey has revealed the recent spate of cyberattacks has thrown a spanner in the works.
Equinix strengthens grip on EMEA with multiple data centre acquisitions
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix has taken control of seven data centres across EMEA as the company asserts the time looks ripe for interconnection expansion in the area.
Revenue down, but gross profit up for Westcon-Comstor APAC business
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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logicalis
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westcon-comstor
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financial results
Westcon-Comstor’s Asia Pacific business has logged a $17m drop in revenue for the H1 of this financial year, but managed a $1.6m profit increase.
System integrator Equisoft attains Oracle Insurance Policy specialisation
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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saas
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iaas
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healthtech
Equisoft is currently working with 20 insurers on Oracle Insurance Policy Administration integration projects.
Level 3 extends firewall service to APAC and Africa customers
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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level 3 communications
Level 3 Communications ramps up its global defense, launching advanced firewall services in Asia Pacific and Africa to combat cyber threats.
Republic of Sierra Leone to become Africa’s first ever ‘smart country’
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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virtualisation
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smart cities
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data analytics
Sierra Leone has entered a nationwide digitisation program that its president is asserting will forever change its global digital standing.
Sage’s Enterprise Intelligence solution now has 1000 customers
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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saas
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data analytics
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martech
Sage celebrates 1000th client milestone for its transformative Enterprise Intelligence tool, enhancing global data management.
Rugby 18 to have 65 official teams including the All Blacks
Sat, 23rd Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rugby
Rugby 18 is out later this year and it will have a large number of official teams. This includes the New Zealand All Blacks and more.
Gamer proposes to his girlfriend in VR
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
In a heartwarming twist, a gamer uses VR technology to craft a proposal in his girlfriend's cherished spot halfway around the world.
Application explosion prompts Ethernet switch growth
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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network infrastructure
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cisco
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juniper networks
APAC is leading the charge in Ethernet switch and enterprise and service provider router growth. But which vendors are on the up and which are sliding.