How US-China Trade Tariff Wars Are Affecting the Development of AI in Africa

How US-China Trade Tariff Wars Are Affecting the Development of AI in Africa

In Nairobi’s Westlands tech hub, an AI engineer squints at his computer screen, awaiting a shipment of GPUs ordered four months ago from Shenzhen, China. With each passing week, the container’s journey across trade bottlenecks feels less like a logistical hiccup and more like a casualty of geopolitical conflict. Around him, the hum of ambition is increasingly muffled by something Africa didn’t start—but must now … Continue reading How US-China Trade Tariff Wars Are Affecting the Development of AI in Africa

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Rapid Adoption of AI Reshapes Industrial Operations Landscape in Europe

Digital and AI capabilities could modernize the entire product development lifecycle, ISG Provider Lens™ report says Press Release – Apr 25, 2025 – LONDON – Europe is embracing digital engineering advancements faster than other regions, with more industries scaling Industry 4.0 initiatives and leveraging physical experience and digital intelligence capabilities to transform their workplaces and create customized experiences for end users, according to a new … Continue reading Rapid Adoption of AI Reshapes Industrial Operations Landscape in Europe

NFL and Adobe Launch AI-Powered Fan Experience Partnership

NFL and Adobe Launch AI-Powered Fan Experience Partnership

News Release – New York – April 23, 2025 – The National Football League and Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE) announced today an expanded global partnership that combines AI, creativity and marketing to deliver a new level of AI-powered fan experiences. Ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, Adobe is named an official partner of the NFL – a partnership that strengthens the connection fans have with their … Continue reading NFL and Adobe Launch AI-Powered Fan Experience Partnership

GITEX ASIA x Ai Everything Singapore

GITEX ASIA x Ai Everything Singapore Unites Global Tech Investment Elite with Southeast Asia VC Funding Set to Surpass US$13 Billion in 2025

Press Release – Singapore – 21 April, 2025: Southeast Asia’s (SEA) entrepreneurial landscape, backed by its flourishing technology startup ecosystem, is primed to experience significant activity and heightened investor interest. With Statistics Research projecting regional VC funding will reach US$13.7 billion in 2025 and Citigroup estimating Asian tech funding will expand by 10% this calendar year, SEA-based startups are poised to enter a vibrant new … Continue reading GITEX ASIA x Ai Everything Singapore Unites Global Tech Investment Elite with Southeast Asia VC Funding Set to Surpass US$13 Billion in 2025

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GCI selects Ericsson to deploy and operate new 5G Core network

Press Release – Apr 14, 2025 – Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and GCI Communication Corp (GCI) have announced a new partnership to revolutionize GCI’s core network infrastructure and accelerate its cloud-native transformation. The new agreement provides the latest generation of cloud-core technology along with new AI tools and ways of working that address increasing network complexity inherent with evolving networks. This new agreement is a major … Continue reading GCI selects Ericsson to deploy and operate new 5G Core network

AI hyperscaler Nscale launches Serverless Inference Platform

AI hyperscaler Nscale launches Serverless Inference Platform

Nscale makes AI accessible to organisations of all sizes, enabling cost-efficient AI model deployment with a simple pay-as-you-go model. London, UK – 02/04/2025 – Nscale, the hyperscaler engineered for AI, today announced the launch of its Serverless Inference platform, the first public on-demand offering within its broader AI infrastructure suite. This new public cloud service allows developers and enterprises to quickly deploy leading AI models at … Continue reading AI hyperscaler Nscale launches Serverless Inference Platform

Oracle and NVIDIA Collaborate to Help Enterprises Accelerate Agentic AI Inference

Oracle and NVIDIA Collaborate to Help Enterprises Accelerate Agentic AI Inference

Oracle Database and NVIDIA AI Integrations Make It Easier for Enterprises to Quickly and Easily Harness Agentic AI Press Release – Austin, Texas and San Jose, Calif.—GTC—March 18, 2025 – Oracle and NVIDIA today announced a first-of-its-kind integration between NVIDIA accelerated computing and inference software with Oracle’s AI infrastructure and generative AI services to help organizations globally speed the creation of agentic AI applications. The new integration … Continue reading Oracle and NVIDIA Collaborate to Help Enterprises Accelerate Agentic AI Inference

Google announces agreement to acquire Wiz

Google announces agreement to acquire Wiz

Today we announced an agreement to acquire Wiz. Read our press release below, and learn more about what this means for Cloud customers and partners on the Cloud blog. Press Release – Mar 18, 2025 – MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and NEW YORK, N.Y. (March 18, 2025)—Google LLC today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wiz, Inc., a leading cloud security platform headquartered in … Continue reading Google announces agreement to acquire Wiz

Why is Microsoft Betting On A $300 Million AI Investment in South Africa

Why is Microsoft Betting On A $300 Million AI Investment in South Africa?

News – ImpactAiNews – 11/03/2025 – Microsoft is making a bold move in Africa’s digital transformation journey with a 5.4 billion rand ($297 million) investment in South Africa in the next three years. This initiative, launched on January 23, 2025, in Johannesburg, is part of a broader $80 billion commitment to expand AI capabilities and cloud infrastructure across the globe. According to Lillian Barnard, President … Continue reading Why is Microsoft Betting On A $300 Million AI Investment in South Africa?