Meta has announced the launch of the Llama Impact Accelerator program across Sub-Saharan Africa in collaboration with national innovation agencies and ecosystem partners to accelerate the development of impactful, open-source AI solutions through Llama. Designed to support startups in creating scalable, socially relevant AI tools, the initiative aims to deepen the adoption of open-source AI and catalyse solutions aligned with regional development priorities such as agriculture, healthcare, safety and security, financial inclusion, education and public service delivery. The program will include a six-week accelerator hosted in Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal and South Africa. This program will offer equity-free funding, technical training,…
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Vertiv has announced its energy-efficient 142kW cooling and power reference architecture for the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 platform. In addition to fully integrated end-to-end cooling and power strategies for this next generation platform, the reference architecture unlocks a new era of infrastructure design by shifting from traditional buildouts. Vertiv solutions are available as SimReady 3D assets in the NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for AI factory design and operations. The reference architecture can be customised for bespoke data centre designs to dramatically reduce planning times and reduce risk during the buildout process. Vertiv works with NVIDIA and its data centre roadmaps, to develop AI infrastructure strategies and deployment-ready designs that anticipate increased rack power…
Epson today celebrates 50 years of the Epson brand. From launching the world’s first compact digital printer in 1975 to pioneering today’s energy-efficient, low-waste solutions, Epson’s journey reflects the enduring values of creativity, challenge, integrity, and effort values rooted in its watchmaking origins dating back to 1942. In Kenya, these same principles now power classrooms, small businesses, print shops, and industrial operations, supporting the country’s Vision 2030 goal of a green, inclusive, and digital economy. Epson: From the EP-101 to Today’s Innovations The name “Epson” originates from the EP-101, the world’s first compact digital printer our “Electronic Printer” and the…
By Shakeel Jhazbhay, General Manager: Digital Business Solutions at Datacentrix As organisations across Africa are starting to invest in Generative AI (GenAI), they must carefully assess its business impact, ensure strategic deployment and account for potential hidden costs. The African GenAI market is on a rapid growth trajectory, with revenue projected to reach $1.54 billion in 2025. Forecasts indicate an annual growth rate of 41.52 percent expected between 2024 and 2030, resulting in a market volume of $8.75 billion by 2030. This is according to Statista, which states that AI adoption is still at an early stage within Africa. However, these developments are…
NTT DATA is marking a major milestone in its 30-year collaboration with Cisco by launching AI powered Software Defined Infrastructure services (SDI) for Cisco’s infrastructure and software products. This latest evolution reinforces the companies’ longstanding partnership, aimed at helping organizations modernize IT infrastructure and accelerate digital transformation. “With AI powered SDI services, we’re leveraging our strategic vision to provide organizations proactive, intelligent automation helping them navigate the complexities of hardware and software alignment to business,” said Aditya Afzulpurkar, Senior Vice President, Technology Solutions, NTT DATA, Inc. “We are proud of the evolution of our partnership with Cisco as both companies go beyond…
Absa Bank and Visa have launched the Absa Business Credit Card, aimed at empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by improving transactional efficiency and expense tracking across Kenya and beyond. Tailored to suit unique business needs, the Absa Business Credit Card gives businesses the ability to optimise their cash flow with flexible interest-free credit options of between 20 to 50 days on payables. The card comes with 24/7 global emergency support and a variety of tools to better manage their business. The Card also offers a full suite of benefits and privileges, putting businesses in complete control. This includes…
By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Telecoms across East Africa face a serious challenge in the form of growing demand for digital content. In Kenya alone, despite the recent introduction of taxes, more than three-quarters (76.5%) of internet users under the age of 16 pay for digital content each month. This is the fourth-highest rate in the world after Sweden, Norway and Mexico. From streaming and mobile apps to media subscriptions and essential services, regional users are embracing the full scope of the global digital economy, making it a core part of everyday life.…
Sun King has announced the official opening of its first customer experience centre in Mombasa, bringing clean, reliable energy solutions closer to customers along Kenya’s coast. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. Located along Digo Road – adjacent to Huduma Centre and opposite Nomaneno Bazaar– the new experience centre is designed to provide faster service, interactive access to Sun King’s full product range, and high-quality customer support. The opening marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to expand access to affordable solar solutions across Kenya, especially in under-electrified…
Vertiv has announced that Mike Giresi will join the company on June 30, 2025 as global Chief Information Officer (CIO), leading company initiatives in AI adoption across the business, cybersecurity, product security, and digital enabled productivity and customer experience. “Strong digital and IT vision and execution are central to our strategy to continue to lead the industry and constantly augment the value we are delivering to our customers,” said Giordano (Gio) Albertazzi, Vertiv CEO. “Mike deeply understands the opportunities of a rapidly evolving AI, digital and IT space and has the experience, the executional focus and expertise to reinforce our competitive…
By Jonny Williams, Chief Digital Adviser for the UK Public Sector at Red Hat. “Software is eating the world”, as Marc Andreessen once stated, all the way back in 2011. More than a decade later, this has proven to be true as software now defines the modern enterprise. There is no sector or industry left that has not been impacted by digitalisation, and the result is many organisations scrambling to make software development a cornerstone of their transformation strategy. South Africa’s software development market is expected to be worth $3.4 billion by 2030, growing at an annual rate of 6.2%.…