A major tech deal just shook up Saudi Arabia's data center world. XDS DATACENTRES from the UK and Dubai struck a massive agreement with ICS Arabia to build cutting-edge computer facilities. The companies will create a powerful 10-megawatt data center using special liquid cooling technology. This project will serve both Riyadh and Jeddah with advanced computing power. The deal supports Saudi Vision 2030 goals for digital growth.
ICS Arabia will handle all the construction work and hand over the finished facility by June 2026. The new data center will use Desert Dragon's certified infrastructure and immersion cooling systems. These systems can handle heavy-duty tasks like artificial intelligence and machine learning programs. The...
Cerebrium just scored a massive $8.5 million cash injection from investors who believe artificial intelligence will reshape everything. The startup began life in Cape Town, South Africa before moving operations to New York City. Gradient led the funding round with backing from Y Combinator, Authentic Ventures, and several angel investors. Michael Louis and Jonathan Irwin created the company after facing major headaches building their AI products. The duo wanted to solve the mess of fragmented tools and sky-high cloud bills that plague developers.
The platform helps teams build smart AI applications without hiring expensive infrastructure experts or dealing with complex technical problems. Companies like Tavus, Deepgram, and Vapi use...
Award-winning journalist Hopewell Chin'ono fired back at critics who keep comparing dancehall star Winky D to other musicians. The respected writer took to Facebook and told people to stop putting the Zimbabwean artist against what he called worthless comparisons. Chin'ono argued that Winky D stands apart from popular Jamaican performers like Vybz Kartel and Beenie Man. He believes the local musician carries much deeper meaning than those international stars. The journalist insisted that Winky D belongs alongside legendary reggae icons Bob Marley and Buju Banton instead.
Chin'ono explained that Kartel and Beenie Man mainly focus on dance music and flashy lyrics. He pointed out that Winky D tackles serious social problems through his...
Jumia struck a major deal with Mirakl that could change African online shopping forever. The e-commerce giant launched Mirakl Ads across its platform to help sellers make more money from advertising. This partnership gives both big brands and small sellers powerful tools to boost their sales. The retail media industry keeps growing fast and should hit $204 billion within three years. Jumia wants to grab a piece of this massive money-making opportunity.
The company rolled out the new advertising system in just two months across nine African countries. Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, and Ivory Coast all gained access to these advanced marketing tools. Sellers can create smarter campaigns that reach the...
UpSkill Universe joined forces with tech giants HP and Google to launch a massive training program for small businesses. The company wants to teach 10,000 business owners across Nigeria and South Africa about artificial intelligence, digital marketing, and online selling. Leaders from all three companies announced the Skills for Business program just last week. The training aims to help small companies grow bigger and create more jobs. Business owners will learn practical skills to compete against larger companies online.
Women business owners will receive special treatment under the new program rules. Half of all training spots must go to female entrepreneurs who run their companies. The program creators believe women need extra...
Abu Dhabi government officials just made a deal that will change how they work together. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs joined hands with Abu Dhabi Customs to share digital information faster than ever before. Omar Obaid Al Hesan Al Shamsi from the foreign ministry met with Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori from customs at government headquarters. They signed papers that will connect their computer systems directly. This partnership means less paperwork and quicker service for everyone.
The new system will let both offices swap data safely through secure digital channels. Government workers can access information instantly without making phone calls or sending emails back and forth. Smart technology will protect sensitive details from hackers...
Gulf Bank teamed up with CrowdStrike to fight cyber criminals targeting Kuwait. The deal happened during a meeting held across the border from Kuwait. Bank executives traveled to Dubai to sign the important papers. CrowdStrike brings years of experience protecting companies from hackers. The partnership will teach people how to stay safe online.
Small businesses will receive special protection services through this new deal. Gulf Bank plans to offer these cyber safety tools to companies that need help. Many small firms cannot afford expensive security systems on their own. The bank wants to level the playing field against digital threats. Business owners will learn how to spot dangerous emails and fake websites.
Local workers will...
G.SKILL just launched massive computer memory sticks that hold more data than ever before. The company rolled out 64GB memory modules that can push desktop systems up to 256GB total capacity. These super-sized memory kits target professionals who work with heavy applications like video editing and artificial intelligence research. The biggest kit packs four 64GB sticks running at DDR5-6000 speeds with CL32 timing. Content creators and data scientists will love having this much memory space for their demanding projects.
The memory giant also created a smaller 128GB kit using two 64GB modules at faster DDR5-6400 speeds. This version runs with CL36 timing and works great on Intel computer platforms. Both kits come from G.SKILL's popular...
NVIDIA brings their newest frame magic to three computer games. The tech company calls it DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation and promises better performance for RTX 50 graphics card owners. This technology creates extra frames from old data to make games run faster. The visual quality stays the same as before. Gaming enthusiasts can expect smoother action during intense gameplay moments.
RuneScape Dragonwilds gets this upgrade first from developer Jagex. The survival game started strong with 52,000 players but crashed down to just 3,000 users. Jagex hopes the new DLSS 4 patch will bring gamers back to their struggling title. The game already uses other DLSS features like Super Resolution and standard Frame Generation. Heavy graphics make...
