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NTT DATA appoints Joe Pace as new COO for Global Data Centers Division
02 September 2025
NTT DATA has announced the appointment of Joe Pace as Chief Operating Officer for its Global Data Centers division.
Based in Sacramento, California, Pace will report directly to Doug Adams, President and CEO of NTT Global Data Centers, taking over from Florian Winkler, who recently departed the company. In his new role, Pace will oversee the development and enhancement of global operational functions aimed at increasing scalability, efficiency, and delivering high-quality services to clients worldwide.
Find out more Nigeria seeks to attract Chinese investment into growing data centre sector
02 September 2025
Nigeria is actively pursuing Chinese investors to develop its burgeoning data centre industry, which is projected to reach a valuation of approximately $671 million by 2030.
This appeal was articulated by Joseph Tegbe, director general of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), during the Digital Silk Road Connection Event held in China last week, according to local media reports.
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Chad orders mobile operators to connect to national fibre network or face sanctions
02 September 2025
The government of Chad has issued a stern ultimatum to mobile operators Airtel and Moov Africa, demanding that they connect to the country’s national fibre-optic backbone within seven days or face potential sanctions.
The directive followed a meeting between Telecommunications Minister Boukar Michel and executives from both companies amid ongoing frustrations over network performance.
Find out more Digital Realty names Marcel Louw as Managing Director for Africa
02 September 2025
Digital Realty has announced the appointment of Marcel Louw as Managing Director for Africa, tasked with leading strategic operations across the continent and expanding its renowned global data centre platform, PlatformDIGITAL.
In his new role, Louw will oversee the company’s activities in Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Ghana, building on existing operations and driving further growth. He will report to Paula Cogan, Managing Director for EMEA at Digital Realty, supporting the company’s long-term vision for Africa’s digital development.
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