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NTT DATA Expands AI-Powered Infrastructure Operations for Global Enterprises

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NTT DATA is expanding the deployment of its AI-powered infrastructure operations platform to support complex global enterprise environments, combining real-time monitoring, predictive analytics and intelligent automation. The platform is designed to improve operational resilience, efficiency and visibility across local and global IT environments. Its deployment includes support for Daimler Truck, one of the world’s major…

Microsoft Unveils Middle East Framework Backed by $10 Billion Investment

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Microsoft has announced a new framework for the Middle East, outlining plans to invest more than $10 billion in capital and operating expenses across the region through 2030 as governments accelerate artificial intelligence adoption. The framework was unveiled by Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith and Microsoft Middle East and Africa President Naim Yazbeck…

Vodacom Hosts Second Girl Child Day to Inspire Girls Into STEM

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Vodacom Group has hosted the second edition of its Vodacom Girl Child Day, bringing together girls aged 14 to 18 to promote greater interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. The initiative was opened by Matimba Mbungela, Vodacom Group Chief Human Resources Officer, and Dejan Kastelic, Vodacom Group and Group Chief Technology Officer….

AFRICLOUD Expands to Lagos with Local Currency Payments Across Africa

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AFRICLOUD has opened its third African region in Lagos, expanding its cloud infrastructure footprint while introducing local-currency payments across West, Central, East and Southern Africa. The new Lagos region allows businesses to run servers and storage in Nigeria while also accessing infrastructure in South Africa and Portugal through a single account. The expansion is designed…

MTN and Gates Foundation Launch Nigeria Maternal Health Multiplier for Maternal care

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MTN Group Foundation and the Gates Foundation have launched the Nigeria Maternal Health Multiplier, a four-year initiative designed to improve maternal health outcomes through a digital ecosystem connecting women, frontline health workers and primary healthcare facilities. The initiative will combine digital health tools, affordable device and data access, and improved connectivity at healthcare facilities to…

Liberia’s and Cybastion Partner to Launch Women’s Digital Innovation Hubs

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Liberia’s Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has signed an agreement with Cybastion to establish women’s technology and business innovation hubs with childcare centres across the country. The agreement was signed by Cybastion CEO Dr. Thierry Wandji Ketchiozo and Liberia’s Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Gbeme Horace Kollie, during the Corporate Council…

Mastercard Launches Wallet Pay to Expand Global Digital Wallet Interoperability

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Mastercard has introduced Mastercard Wallet Pay, a global portfolio of payment solutions designed to improve interoperability and expand the capabilities of digital wallets across contactless payments, QR codes and online transactions. The company said digital wallets have evolved into multi-service platforms, with more than 4.3 billion users globally. Usage is expected to surpass 6 billion…

MTN Uganda Foundation Graduates 201 Young People in Digital and Vocational Skills

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Uganda’s MTN Foundation, in partnership with Smart Girls Foundation Uganda, has celebrated the graduation of 201 young people who completed digital and vocational training designed to strengthen employment opportunities, entrepreneurship and economic independence. The graduating cohort included 183 participants from the Girls in Tech programme, while 18 young people completed vocational courses covering electrical installation,…