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American investment firms bet big on Europe’s data center boom
News The capital is meant to accelerate a built-to-suit data center platform’s expansion across Europe as demand grows Edited by Brad Randall, Broadband Communities American-based investment firm KKR is putting more money into Europe’s data center boom, announcing an additional $1.5 billion equity commitment to Global Technical Realty (GTR), a built-to-suit data center platform it helped launch.
GPE splashes £51m on West End office portfolio expansion
GPE has bought a 155-year long leasehold in 10 South Crescent, WC1, from the City of London Corporation for £51m. The deal has been signed at a net yield of 6.8% and a projected running yield of 7.1% once the vacant retail space is let. Currently the offices are single-let for a further four years at a rent of £67 per sq ft.
Huawei takes aim at distributed data centre challenges with Xinghe AI Fabric 2.0
Partner Article The solution provides data centre operators a more holistic approach to their entire portfolio, providing unified security and network optimisation The global data centre (DC) industry is experiencing a surge in investment and expansion, driven by escalating demand for cloud services, AI workloads, and edge computing.
The future of AI hinges on how we power and cool data
By Farok Ghadially, Vice President IT & Data Centres, Pacific Zone, Schneider Electric Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving one of the most transformative industrial revolutions of our time. With the market projected to surpass $1.3 trillion by 2029. AI is reshaping industries, unlocking new efficiencies, and redefining how we live and work. But behind the scenes of these breakthroughs lies a critical enabler: the data centre. As AI adoption accelerates, so too does the demand on infrastructure.
Savills appoints new director for property management team
Savills has strengthened its property management team with the appointment of Terri Mattison as director. Mattison joins from Knight Frank and brings years of experience in UK real estate, specialising in facilities management. At Knight Frank she held the position of regional head of facilities management for Yorkshire and the North East, as well as national head of shopping centres. Before that, Mattison spent seven years at CBRE as the national head of facilities management operations.
No fiber, no AI: Why advanced optical networks are critical for digital transformation
Partner Article The rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud services, coupled with the new emerging high-capacity use cases, such as ultra-high-definition video streaming, telemedicine, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Gaming, are placing unprecedented demands on networks.
Spark spins off data center biz, sells 75% to Pacific Equity Partners
News The new data centre company plans to boost capacity to 130W to meet the rising demands for AI and high-performance computing New Zealand’s Spark has this week confirmed that it is spinning off its data centre arm and selling a majority stake to Sydney-based private equity firm Pacific Equity Partners (PEP). PEP will take a 75% stake in the newly created standalone platform, dubbed ‘DC Co’, in a transaction that values the business at roughly NZ$705 million (USD $417.5 million).
Huawei’s new memory software could relieve pressure on China’s chip industry
News The latest breakthrough represents a significant boost for AI inferencing, reducing pressure on memory hardware Today, Huawei has revealed a software breakthrough in high‑bandwidth memory (HBM) technology, a milestone that could see the company’s reliance on US chips dramatically reduced. Revealed at the 2025 Financial AI Reasoning Application Landing and Development Forum in Shanghai, Huawei’s Unified Cache Manager (UCM) reportedly represents a significant advance in inference efficiency.
Cloud and AI Adoption Driving South African IT Market Through Macroeconomic Challenges
Information Technology / Africa / Mon 11 Aug, 2025 Key View South Africa’s IT market is expected to be driven by rapid expansion in software and services, underpinned by increasing cloud adoption, data residency requirements, and a surge in demand for cybersecurity and AI capabilities through to 2031. Major investments from global tech firms and improved international bandwidth will support enterprise digital transformation and next-generation data centre growth.
Saudi’s center3 unveils plans for 1 Gigawatt of data centre capacity by 2030
News Edited by Harry Baldock, Total Telecom The move reflects an accelerated response to the rapidly increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and hyperscaler services across the region. This week, STC subsidiary center3 has unveiled a plans to expand its data centre infrastructure to reach a total capacity of 1 Gigawatt by 2030.
Intel to spin off networking unit in latest streamlining effort
News The move comes as part of new CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s strategy to monetise “non-core assets” Intel is set to spin off its networking and communications business, Network and Edge Group (NEX), as a standalone entity. The plan was initially revealed in a memo to customers from NEX’s general manager Sachin Katti but was later confirmed by Intel spokespeople.
Is the German Energy Efficiency Act aligned to data centre growth?
Germany has always set the pace when it comes to environmental regulation and the data centre industry is no exception. When the Germany Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG_ was brought into action at the start of 2024, it brought some of the most demanding energy efficiency requirements the sector has seen. The Act focuses on how data centres are designed, built, and operated, with the aim of cutting emissions and speeding up the shift to renewable energy.
Is the German Energy Efficiency Act aligned to data centre growth?
Germany has always set the pace when it comes to environmental regulation and the data centre industry is no exception. When the Germany Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG_ was brought into action at the start of 2024, it brought some of the most demanding energy efficiency requirements the sector has seen. The Act focuses on how data centres are designed, built, and operated, with the aim of cutting emissions and speeding up the shift to renewable energy.
India’s Power Demand To Triple By 2035, Led By EVs, Railways & Data Centres
India’s electricity demand is expected to record a three-fold jump to a staggering 4 trillion units (TWh) by 2035, driven by industrial expansion, urban growth, and the electrification of transport, according to a report from OmniScience Capital released on Friday.
Ather Energy Joins Hands With Infineon Technologies For Advanced EV Tech
Published on 28 May, 2025, 12:20 PM IST Updated on 28 May, 2025, 12:26 PM IST This collaboration will also aim to elevate electric vehicle safety and user experience. Bengaluru-based Ather Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global semiconductor giant Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific to support India’s EV adoption goals. Both will work together to enhance its electric vehicle technology and charging infrastructure.
Hero Vida VX2 E-Scooter Spotted Ahead Of Launch Without Camouflage
Few days after Hero MotoCorp confirmed that it will launch a brand new electric scooter, called the Vida VX2, on July 1, the same has now been spotted at a dealership without any camouflage. This is essentially the Vida Z concept rebadged as the Vida VX2. Hero had first showcased the Vida Z at EICMA 2024, followed by the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The showroom pictures show the VX2 finished in a matt yellow colour scheme with 'VX2 Plus' badging on the side panel.
Nissan India Mulls Double Production, $700 Million Investment
Nissan Motor India has unveiled ambitious expansion plans targeting 200,000 vehicle production by fiscal 2027, with export markets accounting for approximately 100,000 units, Managing Director Saurabh Vatsa announced, says a report by ET Auto. This announcement comes at a time when it has sold over two lakh units of its Magnite SUV, marking a key milestone for the automaker in the competitive sub-four-metre SUV segment.
Land Rover Rolls Out Subtle Yet Functional Updates to the Defender Lineup
Land Rover has announced a series of updates to its Defender SUV for the latest model year, refining one of the brand’s most successful modern vehicles without making radical changes. The revisions span exterior styling, interior enhancements, and functional upgrades, particularly for off-road performance. Among the most noticeable changes are the redesigned lighting elements. The Defender now features new front headlights with updated signature detailing and integrated fog lamps as standard.
ICRA Forecasts Moderate Power Demand Growth For FY2026 Driven By EVs And Data Centres
India's power demand is projected to grow at 5.0-5.5 per cent in FY2026, driven by electric vehicles (EVs), data centres and green hydrogen segments, credit rating agency ICRA said on Wednesday. The projected demand increase, while exceeding the 4.2 per cent growth recorded in FY2025, falls short of the 8.0 per cent expansion witnessed during the FY2022-2024 period.
Stellantis Appoints Antonio Filosa As New Chief Executive Officer
Published on 28 May, 2025, 10:13 AM IST Updated on 28 May, 2025, 10:13 AM IST Filosa will assume full CEO responsibilities on June 23, 2025. In a significant leadership shift, Stellantis has announced the appointment of Antonio Filosa as its new Chief Executive Officer. The decision, which was reached unanimously by the company’s Board of Directors, follows a comprehensive search process evaluating both internal and external candidates.
Colliers appoints head of London leasing as co-heads jump ship
Colliers has promoted Charlotte Ashton to head of London leasing ahead of the departure of the team’s co-heads to specialist agency Hanover Green. Ashton, who was previously a leasing manager on secondment at Derwent London, will lead the 11-strong team, which forms a part of Colliers’ London offices division, alongside the London occupier team led by Stuart Melrose and London capital markets team led Simon Glenn.
Data centres flex to tackle exponential energy demand from AI upsurge
Schneider Electric By Farokh Ghadially, Vice President IT & Data Centres, Schneider Electric Tuesday, 06 May, 2025 As AI continues to push the boundaries of what's possible its growing influence is pressuring enterprises, colocation providers, and tech giants to rethink data centre strategy. With that, how can the data centre industry navigate rapid transformation while simultaneously shifting gears at full speed?
Google to Consolidate Country-Specific Domains into Global google.com
In a significant shift aimed at simplifying user experience, Google has announced plans to redirect country-specific top-level domains (ccTLDs) for its Search service to a single global domain, google.com. This change means that users accessing google.co.ke (Kenya), google.ng (Nigeria), google.com.br (Brazil), or similar country-specific domains will be automatically redirected to google.com.
CBK to Lift Decade-Long Freeze on Licensing New Banks by July 2025
Effective July 1, 2025, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) will end the moratorium on the licensing of new commercial banks, a policy that has been in place since November 17, 2015. This decision marks a significant policy shift and opens the door for new entrants into Kenya’s dynamic banking sector. The original moratorium was implemented in response to a series of crises in the banking industry, including the collapse of several tier-three banks.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Christian Aid & IBM Train 42 Kenyans in Digital Skills for Sustainability
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, a prominent pan-African tech group, recently partnered with Christian Aid and IBM in Kenya for an innovative workshop driven by design thinking. The session focused on crafting solutions to address sustainable development challenges across Africa.
vivo Launches Flagship V50 in Kenya, Promising Pro-Level Portrait Photography and Power-Packed Performance
Vivo has officially unveiled its most advanced smartphone yet, the vivo V50, in Kenya. Launched yesterday, the flagship device marks a major leap in the brand’s V series, blending top-tier mobile photography features with a sleek, stylish design. Co-engineered with ZEISS, the V50 is crafted to set a new benchmark in smartphone imaging, especially for users with a creative edge.
10 Young Innovators Win ATU Africa Challenge with AI Solutions to Transform Key Sectors
Ten rising tech innovators from Tanzania, Nigeria, Malawi, Sierra Leone, and Kenya have emerged as winners of the 4th African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Africa Innovation Challenge, an annual competition spotlighting artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to address the continent’s toughest challenges. The winners were unveiled during a vibrant ceremony held in Nairobi, Kenya.
Stanbic Kenya Foundation and GIZ Partner to Empower 300 Women-Led Green Businesses
A total of 300 businesses owned or led by women across six counties are set to benefit from a specialized capacity-building initiative aimed at fostering business growth and resilience. The programme, known as the Women Employment for the Green Transformation (WE4D), is a collaborative effort supported by the Stanbic Kenya Foundation and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
Six Women Make History on Blue Origin’s All-Female Space Journey
In a landmark moment for women in space and tech, six remarkable women — including pop superstar Katy Perry and tech trailblazers — yesterday soared beyond Earth’s atmosphere aboard Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket. The NS-31 mission marked a return to all-female spaceflight for the first time in over 60 years, delivering a blend of celebrity, science, and symbolism high above the West Texas desert.
AFD Pledges Additional €3 Million to Boost Financial Inclusion in Africa, Raising Total Support to €5 Million
The Agence française de développement (AFD) has announced a new contribution of €3 million to the Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI), bringing its total support to €5 million. Managed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the ADFI aims to expand access to digital financial services across the continent.
Access Bank Finalizes Full Acquisition of National Bank of Kenya to Boost East African Presence
Access Bank PLC, the banking subsidiary of Nigeria’s Access Holdings PLC, has secured final regulatory approval to acquire a 100% stake in the National Bank of Kenya (NBK), signaling a significant step in its broader pan-African growth strategy. Following a comprehensive regulatory review, the acquisition was greenlit by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and Kenya’s National Treasury and Economic Planning.
Kenya’s Fixo Solutions Unveils Mobile-Based Platform to Connect Users with Skilled Handymen
Fixo Solutions, a tech firm based in Kenya, has officially rolled out “Fixo!”—a mobile-driven hailing platform designed to link customers with qualified handymen (commonly referred to as fundis) for both emergency and routine home repairs. The platform is expected to revolutionize how people access services from professionals such as plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, and domestic appliance specialists.
KCB Foundation Flags off 300 Students into its 2025 University Scholarship Class, Investing KSh 100 million
KCB Foundation has officially launched its 2025 University Scholarship Programme by awarding scholarships to 300 students. These new beneficiaries will join 588 others currently enrolled in universities and colleges throughout Kenya under the same programme. KCB has allocated KSh 100 million to support these students for the full duration of their respective courses at Kenyan universities, technical institutes, colleges, or vocational training centres.
KRA Launches eRITS to Enhance Rental Income Tax Compliance
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced the Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS) to encourage voluntary compliance among landlords and property owners. Developed on KRA’s Enterprise Integration Platform, Gava Connect, the system is intended to technologically streamline tax compliance in the real estate industry.
Purple Elephant Ventures Secures Additional $500,000, Reaching $5 Million to Drive Sustainable Tourism Across Africa
Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV), a Nairobi-based venture studio focused on transforming Africa’s tourism sector, has secured an additional $500,000 in seed funding. This latest investment, contributed by Dutch single-family office Alphatron under the Alphatron Group, raises PEV’s total capital to $5 million. Since its inception, PEV has aimed to reshape tourism in Africa through sustainable, tech-based solutions.
AI Will Change the Nature of Data Centre Builds, Driving Growth in Southeast Asia
By Matias Peluffo, Vice President, Data Centres, Asia Pacific, CommScope The Data Centre market in Southeast Asia (SEA) is at an inflection point.
Bolt Sees 46% Drop in Offline Trips After Strengthening Safety Measures
Over the past six months, Bolt has reported a 46% decrease in offline (off-app) trips, a development the company attributes to its intensified safety efforts aimed at safeguarding both drivers and passengers. The significant decline underscores improved adherence to the platform’s safety protocols and a broader move toward safer ride-hailing norms across Kenya.
High Court Declares eCitizen School Fees Directive Unconstitutional
The Kenyan government has suffered a major legal setback after the High Court ruled that the directive requiring parents to pay school fees through the eCitizen platform is unconstitutional and illegal. On Tuesday, April 1, High Court judge, Justice Chacha Mwita delivered the ruling, declaring that President William Ruto’s directive issued in January 2024 violated constitutional provisions due to a lack of adequate public participation and engagement with stakeholders.
TECNO Camon 40 Pro: The Ultimate Smartphone for Photography and Performance
TECNO has unveiled the Camon 40 Pro, a smartphone that promises a superior mobile experience, blending cutting-edge photography, AI enhancements, and high-performance hardware. Let’s dive into what makes this device stand out in the market. The TECNO Camon 40 Pro features a classic side-axis design, inspired by the elegance of a swan’s neck, offering both style and ergonomics. Available in Galaxy Black, Emerald Lake Green, and Glacier White, the phone exudes sophistication.
Microsoft Reimagines the Blue Screen of Death: A Sleek Black Makeover for Windows 11
Microsoft is giving the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) a long-overdue redesign, and it might just make crashing feel slightly less tragic. For decades, the BSOD has been a universally dreaded signal for Windows users—a stark blue backdrop announcing a fatal system error, complete with a sad face, technical jargon, and more recently, a QR code. In preview builds of Windows 11 version 24H2, Microsoft is replacing the iconic blue screen with a completely black one.
Visa Appoints John Njoroge as Country Manager to Drive Digital Payments Growth in Kenya, South Sudan, and Somalia
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has appointed John Njoroge as the new Country Manager and Senior Business Development Leader for Kenya, South Sudan, and Somalia. In this capacity, Mr Njoroge will be responsible for driving Visa’s strategic growth, strengthening client relationships, and advancing the expansion of digital payment solutions across the three markets.
LG Unveils Advanced Built-in Kitchen Solutions in Kenya
As technology is impacting every aspect of our lives, from home to work, LG Electronics, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, is at the forefront of innovation. The company is revolutionizing home kitchens with its latest range of built-in appliances, designed to enhance functionality, energy efficiency, and smart connectivity.
SpaceX Successfully Launches First Human Mission to Orbit Over Earth's Poles
SpaceX has achieved another milestone in space exploration with the launch of its Fram2 mission on Monday night, ABC News reported. This groundbreaking mission marks the first time a crew of civilians will attempt to orbit Earth from pole to pole, a feat never before undertaken by professional astronauts. The mission commenced at 9:46 p.m. when a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, propelled by a Falcon 9 rocket, lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Kigali to Host Inaugural Global AI Summit on Africa
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Africa continues to gain momentum, Kigali, Rwanda, will host the inaugural Global AI Summit on Africa from 3th – 4th April 2025. Themed “AI and Africa’s Demographic Dividend: Reimagining Economic Opportunities for Africa’s Workforce,” the summit aims to catalyze AI-driven innovation and investment across the continent.
OpenAI Secures $40 Billion in Landmark Funding Round, the Firm Valued at $300 Billion
OpenAI has secured one of the most significant private funding rounds in tech history, announcing yesterday that it raised an astounding $40 billion. This latest investment values the company at $300 billion post-money. In a blog post on its website, OpenAI revealed that the funding round was spearheaded by SoftBank, with continued support from key existing investors such as Microsoft, Coatue, Altimeter, and Thrive Capital.
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