Author: Akin Naphtal

Bharti Airtel has successfully landed the SEA-ME-WE 6 (Southeast Asia-Middle East-West Europe-6) submarine cable in Chennai, further enhancing India’s global digital connectivity. The 21,700 Rkm submarine cable, which links India to Singapore and France via terrestrial cables through Egypt, was previously landed in Mumbai on December 30, 2024. The project, developed in partnership with SubCom, a leading provider of subsea fibre optic cable systems, ensures robust engineering, manufacturing, and installation for seamless global data transmission. Commenting on the milestone, Sharat Sinha, Director and CEO at Airtel Business, said, “At Airtel, we strive to provide best-in-class services to our customers. This…

Network International has announced the appointment of Murat Cagri Suzer as its new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO). Based in Dubai, Suzer will lead the company’s strategic growth initiatives, driving its expansion in the fintech and payments sector. With extensive leadership experience in global payments and fintech, Suzer previously managed Payments, Crypto, Consumer and Digital Banking, and Corporate and Investment Banking for BBVA in Turkey and the USA. His appointment signals Network International’s commitment to advancing seamless, secure, and scalable fintech solutions that empower businesses and customers. The Board of Directors of Network International expressed confidence in Suzer’s leadership, stating,…

Ericsson and stc Group have announced the launch of the Fusion Partnership, a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing solutions and services for businesses and consumers. The partnership focuses on driving innovation and expanding market opportunities through joint efforts in product development, technology alignment, and knowledge sharing. By aligning technology roadmaps and engaging in collaborative innovation programs, both companies seek to enhance operational efficiency and advance next-generation telecom capabilities. According to stc Group, the collaboration with Ericsson is set to deliver cutting-edge services, improve network reliability, and strengthen digital transformation efforts. ALSO READ: CASSAVA TECHNOLOGIES RESHUFFLES LEADERSHIP FOR GROWTH With a…

Cassava Technologies has announced significant changes to its leadership team as it gears up for its next phase of growth and enhanced competitiveness in the global digital solutions market. The London-based technology group stated that the leadership restructuring follows the successful completion of its equity round and a business reorganization aimed at strengthening its integrated digital solutions platform. The company says the new appointments will bolster its capabilities in key areas, including broadband connectivity, data centers, cloud computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and payment services across more than 30 markets in Africa, the Middle East, India, and Latin America. Founded in…

Global data center operator, Equinix has announced plans to invest more than $1 billion in a new facility in Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made during the Leap summit in Riyadh, where the company revealed that the data center will provide 100MW of capacity. Judith Gardiner, Vice President for Emerging Markets at Equinix, highlighted the strategic importance of the facility, stating, “The data center will facilitate our hyperscale and retail customers, companies in Saudi Arabia and beyond, and also bring many of our customers to the Middle East.” Further details about the project have not yet been disclosed. The announcement…

Building a digital product that reaches half a million users is an accomplishment. Keeping those users engaged and ensuring they see long-term value is another challenge entirely. Many companies assume that scale solves problems when, in reality, it amplifies them. The product that worked flawlessly for 5,000 users often struggles at 50,000. At 500,000, those cracks can become gaping holes. Adekunle Kadri, who has spent years refining product analytics and growth strategies in financial services and beyond, has seen how companies that scale successfully focus on more than just acquisition. “Growth without retention is a leaky bucket. You can pour…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu engaged in high-level discussions with Google CEO Sundar Pichai on advancing Nigeria’s role in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation. The meeting, held in Paris, focused on forging strategic partnerships to drive Nigeria’s position as a technology hub in Africa. The discussions explored five key areas: expanding scalable cloud infrastructure, equipping the workforce with future-ready skills, fostering AI research and innovation, accelerating cloud adoption, and strengthening Nigeria’s global tech presence. “We are also exploring partnership opportunities with Google, which will focus on five key areas: enhancing scalable cloud infrastructure, equipping our workforce with essential skills for…

Cisco has announced a strategic partnership with Mistral AI to optimize its investments and enhance productivity through advanced artificial intelligence. The collaboration is set to revolutionize Cisco’s renewal proposal process by integrating structured and unstructured data from over 50 sources. The technology giant highlighted that this integration will streamline the renewal process, offering real-time sentiment analysis, intelligent automation, and personalized recommendations—all designed to align with customer outcomes and key performance indicators (KPIs). By automating these critical tasks, the AI-powered Renewals Agent will enable Cisco to focus more strategically on customer engagement, ultimately driving higher satisfaction, retention, and business growth. According…

Huawei has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Kenya’s efforts to increase the participation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), aligning with the country’s digital transformation agenda. Speaking at an event in Nairobi to mark the International Day for Women and Girls in Science, Huawei Kenya executives underscored the critical role of gender inclusivity in STEM for fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic growth in East Africa’s largest economy. Gao Junhui, Chief Financial Officer of Huawei Kenya, highlighted the need to address cultural and institutional barriers that discourage women and girls from pursuing careers in science-related…

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon Sam Nartey George (MP), has emphasized the importance of data synchronization in Ghana. This move is expected to drive the country’s digital transformation and foster economic growth. Data synchronization is the process of ensuring that multiple copies of a dataset remain consistent across different systems or locations. Hon Sam George said this when the UK High Commissioner and her team paid a courtesy call to the Ministry in Accra last Friday, 7th February 2025. According to him, data synchronization is crucial in Ghana for accurate and up-to-date data which enables policymakers…