Global data centre market to reach USD 1.8 trillion by 2035
20 April 2026
The global data centre market is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by the exponential growth of digital transformation, cloud computing, AI, big data analytics and internet usage worldwide. Data centres serve as the backbone of modern digital infrastructure, enabling storage, processing, and distribution of vast amounts of data across industries.
Orion Market Research Pvt Ltd. reports that in 2025 the global data centre market was valued at approximately USD 420 billion, and it is projected to reach around USD 1.8 trillion by 2035, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5% during the forecast period (2026–2035).
Find out more African Energy Chamber (AEC) supports Perenco partnership to advance Industry 4.0 skills in Central Africa
16 April 2026
A new partnership between Perenco Cameroon, Perenco Gabon and the UCAC-ICAM Institute in Douala to establish an Industry 4.0 laboratory marks a significant step toward aligning academic training with the evolving needs of the energy and industrial sectors.
The facility will give students access to advanced automation, digital simulation and smart production technologies, helping close the gap between academic learning and the practical, industry-ready skills required across Central Africa’s industrial landscape.
Liquid C2 launches Google Cloud-powered Experience Centre to accelerate AI adoption
09 April 2026
Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, has launched what it claims to be Africa’s first Partner Experience Centre powered by Google Cloud in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The state-of-the-art facility is designed to empower partners and resellers to move beyond traditional distribution, providing the immersive, hands-on environment needed to architect and deploy cloud and AI solutions tailored specifically to African market needs.
Ethio telecom and Italy’s Ascot Energy held strategic discussions to advance sustainable digital infrastructure in Ethiopia
01 April 2026
Gaetano Fasciana, chief technology officer of Italy’s Ascot Energy.
Ethio telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru hosted a high-level strategic discussion with a delegation led by Mr. Gaetano Fasciana, chief technology officer of Italy’s Ascot Energy, to explore partnership opportunities focused on integrating advanced green energy technologies across Ethio telecom’s extensive national infrastructure.
The proposed collaboration aligns with Ethio telecom’s ambitious ‘Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028’ strategy, reinforcing the company’s commitment to harmonizing rapid technological expansion with sustainable, climate-resilient infrastructure development that meets global environmental standards.
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