Google Cloud expands partnership with Digicloud Africa to boost cybersecurity across the continent
17 October 2025
Google Cloud has announced an expansion of its partnership with Digicloud Africa, appointing the company as a Security Operations Distribution Partner to provide African organisations with advanced AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.
Since 2018, Digicloud has served as a distributor for Google Cloud, and this enhanced role enables resellers and partners across the continent to assist businesses in bolstering their security defenses with enterprise-grade products and services, leveraging Google’s global expertise alongside local African insights.
Find out more Galaxy Backbone urges Nigerian organisations to prioritise disaster recovery
19 August 2025
Nigeria’s federal digital infrastructure and shared services provider, Galaxy Backbone (GBB), has issued a compelling appeal to both public and private sector organisations to treat disaster recovery as a vital strategic component rather than an afterthought.
In an official statement, GBB underscored that as data assumes an increasingly central role in governance, commerce, and service provision, Nigerian institutions must recognise that disruptions are not a matter of if, but when.
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Africa launches first-ever Code of Conduct for data centres
04 August 2025
Africa has taken a significant step forward in its digital transformation with the official unveiling of the continent’s first Code of Conduct (CoC) Plan for Data Centres, announced during the Pan-African Data Centre (PADC) Event in Johannesburg on June 23-24.
This pioneering initiative aims to establish standards for energy efficiency, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence across Africa’s rapidly expanding data infrastructure.
Find out more Why cybersecurity training is the smartest investment your business can make
24 July 2025
Nemanja Krstić, Nikishca Moolman, Natalie Borcherds, Galix Group
In an age where data breaches, ransomware attacks, and phishing scams are daily threats, businesses can no longer afford to view cybersecurity training as a checkbox exercise. Instead, it should be regarded as a strategic investment with measurable returns. But how can organisations ensure that their training efforts are delivering real Return on Investment (ROI), and what does an effective, sustainable strategy look like?
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