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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.
Find out more The African code of conduct: leading Africa towards sustainable data centre growth
14 August 2025
Mary kariuki, digital infrastructure consultant, africa data centres association
As digital transformation accelerates across the continent, Africa’s data centres are emerging as critical infrastructure hubs fuelling economic growth, innovation, and connectivity. However, this rapid expansion brings with it significant challenges — most notably the rising energy consumption and environmental impacts associated with data centre operations.
Recognising these issues, the African Data Centre Association (ADCA), in collaboration with regional stakeholders and under the auspices of Smart Africa, is pioneering an ambitious initiative: the development of a regionally tailored African Code of Conduct (CoC) for data centres.
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Vertiv and IPCS to strengthen Malawi’s digital and power infrastructure
14 August 2025
Vertiv has announced a new partnership with Malawi-based company INTERNATIONAL CONTROL POWER SYSTEMS (IPCS), appointing IPCS as its official distribution partner in Malawi.
The collaboration aims to bolster the country’s digital and energy sectors by making Vertiv’s comprehensive range of solutions — including AC power systems, integrated racks, and IT infrastructure management tools — more accessible across Malawi.
Find out more Powering the future: how Cummins’ Centrum Force is redefining power in the data centre industry
13 August 2025
Anirudh (Ani) Singhania
Director - Power Generation Business
Cummins Africa Middle East & Central Asia
As the world becomes increasingly digital, the data center industry finds itself at the epicenter of a global energy transition. With the surge of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and edge deployments, the demand for power-dense, scalable, and sustainable infrastructure is pushing boundaries like never before. Amid this transformation, Cummins has emerged as a pioneer-driving innovative solutions that not only meet today’s power needs but also pave the way for a sustainable tomorrow.
Amidst this innovation is Centum Force, Cummins’ next-generation power platform featuring a compact containerized solution direct from the Cummins Factory, designed to serve the high-performance, high-reliability demands of modern data centers. It’s not just a product — it’s a blueprint for the future of resilient and sustainable data center infrastructure.
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