Month: March 2025

A recent PwC study found that a career in the tech industry was a first choice for just 3% of female students, and women only make up for 22% of AI professionals. With the latest wave of companies scaling back on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, women in tech find themselves at a crossroads. … Read more

Zain Sudan is a mobile service provider in Sudan, serving 23 million customers. It is a subsidiary of Zain Group, a leading mobile and data services operator in the Middle East and North Africa. The problem: In early 2024, Sudan was plunged into an escalating civil war that triggered a nationwide mobile connectivity blackout. This … Read more

CoreWeave, a cloud computing provider known for supplying Nvidia GPUs to companies such as Meta and Microsoft, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq under the ticker CRWV. As reported by CNBC, CoreWeave reported a 700% boost in revenue in 2024, reaching $1.92 billion, while recording a net loss of $863.4 million … Read more

Google Cloud is expanding its telecom partnerships with Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone Italy, focusing on AI-driven network operations and cloud-based data modernisation. AI-powered RAN optimisation with Deutsche Telekom Google Cloud and Deutsche Telekom are working together to enhance Radio Access Network (RAN) operations using Google’s Gemini 2.0 AI model. The collaboration introduces RAN Guardian, an … Read more

Cloud computing service Tencent Cloud has unveiled its Super App as a Service (TCSAS) service at MWC Barcelona 2025, with the goal of helping businesses build integrated digital ecosystems through super-app strategies. The role of super apps in digital connectivity By 2027, more than half of the global population is expected to be active users … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more