Yondr Group has secured a 4.5-acre site in Toronto to develop its first Canadian data center. The three-storey 27MW data center is planned to bring its first megawatts online in mid-2026. The development sits strategically within an emerging Canadian corridor for data center infrastructure. Yondr’s entry into the Canadian market bolsters the business’ presence […]
Databricks has announced it has launched in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). By opening a new office, and forming strategic partnerships, Databricks will invest in the future of KSA and enable its growing local customer base to combine data, analytics, and AI with the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. Data-forward organizations in KSA are already […]
Schneider Electric has released two reports from its Sustainability Research Institute (SRI). These reports fill key knowledge gaps regarding AI’s impact on sustainability, particularly in energy use. The first research, Artificial Intelligence and Electricity: A System Dynamics Approach, examines four possible scenarios for AI’s electricity consumption over the next decade. Considering the growing concern around AI’s energy consumption, Rémi […]
Kyndryl has introduced a new suite of services, co-developed with Microsoft, to enhance cyber resilience for businesses globally. Kyndryl and Microsoft have built upon their successful, long-standing partnership to develop differentiated, scalable security and resiliency services. The new services are integrated into Kyndryl Bridge, the industry-leading, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered, open integration digital business platform. Combining Kyndryl’s deep services […]
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 development of a greenfield tier III data center in Egypt, driving the country’s digital economy and startup ecosystem. The data center […]
ESET announced the publication of its 2023 Carbon Footprint Report, which underscores its dedication to transparency, accountability, and environmental sustainability. The report reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to mitigate its environmental impact and progress toward a net-zero future.
NetApp has announced the appointment of Suhail Hasanain as the new Regional Director for the Middle East and Africa region. In his new role, Suhail will be responsible for driving business growth, fostering strategic collaborations, with continuous development of the ecosystem
Dell Technologies is expanding its strategic relationship with AI hyperscaler, CoreWeave, as the first to ship Dell PowerEdge XE9712 server racks with NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 to support CoreWeave’s Cloud Services Platform. CoreWeave will receive liquid-cooled, fully-integrated Dell IR7000 racks with Dell PowerEdge XE9712 servers, supported by Dell’s AI professional services to optimize CoreWeave’s data center design. The agreement builds on work between […]
Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications and ICT services provider, has partnered with Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, and Microsoft to bring a revolutionary tool in conversational Artificial intelligence—AI Hub—to the Qatar market. A recent industry event brought together key leaders from Qatar’s private and government sectors to explore how AI Hub can upgrade customer experiences […]
Wesco International has completed its purchase of Ascent, a privately held company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and a premier provider of data center facility management services. Wesco previously announced its plan to acquire Ascent on October 31. Ascent, known for its specialized data center facility and property management services, has $115 million in trailing twelve-month sales as of June 30 and a three-year sales compound […]
