Cloud-based document management has changed how businesses store, process, and share information. With their flexibility, scalability, and efficiency, cloud platforms are now essential for enterprises. However, the more these enterprises move sensitive data to the cloud, the more security risks and compliance challenges arise. Intelligent document processing (IDP) enhances security by automating compliance, anonymising sensitive […]
Nigerian entrepreneur Fara Ashiru launched her fintech platform, Okra, in 2020 using AWS. As US-based cloud providers did not accept payments in naira, she had to pay for services in US dollars. As the naira lost about 70% of its value between 2020 and 2024, Okra’s cloud expenses soared. “The bills were staggering,” Ashiru told […]
T-Mobile has selected Red Hat as a cloud automation partner as part of the company’s transition to software defined networks. Red Hat will help T-Mobile to deploy a cloud platform across its core network and far-edge operations so the US carrier can boost scalability, automate, and better manage costs. Telecom providers’ migration to cloud-native architectures […]
Alibaba Cloud has launched its first data centre in Mexico, as part of its ongoing effort to extend its digital infrastructure and cloud computing services into new global markets. The facility is the company’s latest step toward expanding its presence in Latin America, where demand for cloud solutions is rising. With this launch, Alibaba Cloud […]
Poland’s digital infrastructure is set to grow, with billions of zloty to be invested in new cloud and AI projects. Microsoft is planning to invest PLN 2.8 billion ($700 million) by June 2026, to strengthen the country’s position as an emerging tech hub. A portion of the funding will comprise of forming a partnership with […]
Alibaba Cloud has reinforced its presence in Thailand, launching a second data centre to meet the country’s growing demand for cloud services. The new facility joins Alibaba Cloud’s first Thai data centre, which opened in 2022, and is part of the company’s broader push to strengthen its cloud infrastructure across Southeast Asia. Together, the two […]
The global Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software market is on track for significant expansion, with projections showing growth from $2.02 billion in 2023 to $3.63 billion by 2029, according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. This robust growth trajectory, marked by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%, reflects the increasing importance of DCIM solutions […]
AirTrunk, a key player in hyperscale data centres in Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ), is stepping up its commitment to Malaysia. The company has unveiled plans for JHB2, its second cloud and AI-ready data centre in Johor’s Iskandar Puteri region. Once fully built, JHB2 will deliver over 270 megawatts (MW) of capacity, catering to the […]
European cloud company evroc plans to boost Europe’s standing in artificial intelligence by building a 96 MW data centre in Mougins, France, tailor-made for AI workloads. Construction is expected to wrap up in 2025, and the facility’s capacity will expand in phases over time. What sets an AI factory apart? evroc terms what it’s building, […]
Amazon’s stock took a 4% hit on Friday (February 7, 2025), wiping out nearly $100 billion in market value after its latest cloud computing revenue figures fell just short of expectations. Investors, who have been closely watching the company’s heavy spending on AI, were left underwhelmed by the numbers – especially given similar disappointments from […]