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Preparing Africa’s data centres for the demands of autonomous AI
IT in Manufacturing printer friendly version Preparing Africa’s data centres for the demands of autonomous AI AI is no longer a futuristic concept, it is rapidly becoming the backbone of modern business and society. The next wave of innovation lies in agentic AI and fully integrated applications, systems capable of autonomous decision making and seamless orchestration across industries. For Africa’s data centres, this shift demands urgent attention.
Preparing Africa’s data centres for the demands of autonomous AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it is rapidly becoming the backbone of modern business and society. Yet the conversation cannot stop at ChatGPT and other chat-based tools. The next wave of innovation lies in agentic AI and fully integrated applications, systems capable of autonomous decision-making and seamless orchestration across industries.
Preparing Africa’s data centres for the demands of autonomous AI
Faith Waithaka, Cloud and Service Provider Segment Lead for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it is rapidly becoming the backbone of modern business and society. Yet the conversation cannot stop at ChatGPT and other chat-based tools. The next wave of innovation lies in agentic AI and fully integrated applications, systems capable of autonomous decision-making and seamless orchestration across industries.
Agentic AI empowers banks with smart tools for digital-age advantage
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Banking is on the cusp of its biggest transformation yet — one that replaces rigid rules with dynamic intelligence. Source: Supplied. Sergio Barbosa, chief executive officer of FutureBank. “Traditional automation relies on fixed rules which limit adaptability and intelligence.
Agentic AI empowers banks with smart tools for digital-age advantage
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Banking is on the cusp of its biggest transformation yet — one that replaces rigid rules with dynamic intelligence. Source: Supplied. Sergio Barbosa, chief executive officer of FutureBank. “Traditional automation relies on fixed rules which limit adaptability and intelligence.
Agentic AI empowers banks with smart tools for digital-age advantage
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Banking is on the cusp of its biggest transformation yet — one that replaces rigid rules with dynamic intelligence. Source: Supplied. Sergio Barbosa, chief executive officer of FutureBank. “Traditional automation relies on fixed rules which limit adaptability and intelligence.
Agentic AI empowers banks with smart tools for digital-age advantage
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Banking is on the cusp of its biggest transformation yet — one that replaces rigid rules with dynamic intelligence. Source: Supplied. Sergio Barbosa, chief executive officer of FutureBank. “Traditional automation relies on fixed rules which limit adaptability and intelligence.
Data centres evolve to tackle AI's energy surge Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies As more people use AI technologies, data centres are challenged to find solutions, which is forcing tech giants to rethink their data centre strategies. Image credit: Christina Morillo on Pexels Indeed, how can an industry undergoing such transformation also shift gears at full speed?
Reinventing data centre design: critical changes to meet surging
IT in Manufacturing printer friendly version Reinventing data centre design: critical changes to meet surging AI technologies are pushing the boundaries of what is possible which, in turn, is presenting data centres with a whole new set of challenges. Enterprises, colocation providers and tech giants are now scrambling to rethink their data centre strategies. How can an industry undergoing such transformation also shift gears at full speed?
Data Centres in East Africa: Establishing a Cycle of Training and Employment
By Faith Waithaka The African data centre market is on a remarkable growth trajectory. According to a report co-authored by the Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA) and the Oxford Business Group, Kenya’s data centre capacity is expected to increase by 50% by 2026. This promising projection underscores the continent’s rapid digital transformation and the opportunities that come with it. However, as demand grows, so does the need for a skilled workforce to sustain and optimise this growth.
Data Centres In Self-Sustaining Cycle Of Training & Employment
The African data centre market continues to grow in leaps and bounds. A recent report, co-authored by the Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA) and the Oxford Business Group, estimates that Kenya’s data centre market will increase by 50 per cent in capacity by 2026. It is projections like the above that certainly underscore an exciting growth era on the continent. However, as demand and subsequent development continue, so will the requirements for a skilled workforce.
West Africa’s Data Centre Market - Growth Requires Skills, and OEMs can Help
By Faith Waithaka, With some of Africa’s biggest data centre providers now based in West Africa, it would be safe to say that the region is going that an era of tremendous and even unprecedented growth. Traditionally quite modest, with capacities ranging from one to three Megawatts (MW), West Africa now features numerous high-capacity datacentres; with plans underway to build its first Tier-4, 1500 rack data centre later this year. But with size comes complexity.
Women in datacentres must be prioritised
As the African datacentre sector emerges as an important global player gender diversity must undoubtedly also keep pace with this growth. Unfortunately, current estimates are not promising; a recent report by the Uptime Institute states that three-quarters of datacentre operators employ 10% or less women. Similarly, a study by the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals that women make up a mere 16% of the traditional energy sector's workforce, again highlighting a substantial gender gap.
Seven attributes of a leading leader in 2024
There are various acclaimed leadership types and styles with different names and descriptions capable of confusing anyone, if one is not careful. However, it is necessary to note that regardless of how you coin or describe your leadership style, it must have some attributes to be effective and successful in 2024.
Increase number of female workers in data centres
As the African data centre sector emerges as an important global player, gender diversity must also keep pace with this growth. Unfortunately, current estimates are not promising. A recent report by Uptime Institute states that three-quarters of data centre operators employ 10 per cent or less women. Similarly, a study by the International Energy Agency reveals that women make up a mere 16 per cent of the traditional energy sector's workforce, again highlighting a substantial gender gap.
Hyperscalers – the mindful expansion into Africa - bbrief
Faith Waithaka | Sales Lead | Cloud & Service Provider Segment | Anglophone Africa | Schneider Electric | mail me | The marriage of global expertise with local know-how cannot be overstated. This is particularly true in the case of hyperscaler marketplace in Africa, which has enjoyed some tremendous growth in recent years.
How multinationals can drive growth and skills transfer in African data centre market
The outlook for data centre growth on the African continent looks bullish. With a population of almost 1.5 billion people, the African marketplace possesses a significant advantage in terms of market size and potential. Importantly, whilst the continent might lag behind countries like China and India when it comes to sheer population size, what sets it apart is the average age of its population which is between 18-19 years.
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