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Huawei teams up with Xinghe Intelligent network to build digital-intelligent Africa

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6 months ago

June 2, 2024

Chinese owned technology company has teamed up with Xinghe Intelligent network to build digital-intelligent Africa
based on Net5.5G.

The deal which was signed at the Northern African leg of Huawei Network Summit 2024 was held in Marrakech, Morocco, on Saturday, according to Leon Wang, President of Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line, is aimed at accelerating intelligent transformation.

The summit which attracted over 400 customers and partners from Egypt, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Morocco, and other countries, also saw Huawei announcing the launch of an all-new upgrades to its IP Club member program, including gaining fresh insights into the latest technological innovations, connecting with top industry experts and opinion leaders, and participating in an elite member brand plan.

Wang who spoke at the summit, said:

“All industries are accelerating intelligent transformation, and networks are evolving to all intelligence. As such, we fully upgrade our data communication solutions from Intelligent Cloud-Network to Xinghe Intelligent Network based on Net5.5G, thereby building a network foundation for the intelligent era.

“Huawei has launched more than 10 innovative products and solutions to best suit diverse scenarios such as campus networks, wide area networks (WANs), data center networks, and network security.

“Examples include all-scenario Wi-Fi 7, the industry’s highest-density 400GE modular data center switch (a total of 640 400GE ports), the industry’s unique switch with flexible cards from GE to 400GE, the industry’s first 220 mm deep 400GE router, an all-in-one intelligent converged gateway, and Net Master, a network large model application.”

The Chinese company also unveiled nine industry-specific solutions and flagship distribution products for customers in public services, finance, electric power, and education sectors, reaffirming its efforts to dive deep into the commercial and small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) markets.

“By the end of 2024, Huawei Data Communication plans to provide 73 models of distribution products for markets outside China, joining forces with partners to help numerous enterprises easily go digital.

“Local customers in Northern Africa also shared their best practices with Huawei’s data communication products and solutions,” Wang added.

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Tanzania to host 6th Ocean Innovation Africa summit in February

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23 hours ago

November 20, 2024

Isaac Dachen

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, has been selected to host the sixth edition of the Ocean Innovation Africa (OIA) summit from February 24-28, 2025, as a flagship event within Regenerative Ocean Week.

The Ocean Innovation Africa is set to be Africa’s most significant platform for Ocean Innovation conservation, and sustainable development in the blue economy. OIA2025 will be co-organised with leading partners, including IUCN, GIZ, OceanHub Africa, Catalyze and the Ocean-Climate Platform.

With the theme, “Science-to-Solution”, the Regenerative Ocean Week will present a line-up of sessions designed to bridge the gap between scientific research, business innovation, policy, and community engagement.

According to the organizers of the event, it will bring together African ocean innovators, investors, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders to explore practical solutions that can be applied across the continent.

“These include the OIA Pitch Competition, which is a platform for Africa-based startups and entrepreneurs to showcase breakthrough ideas in ocean-impact solutions, allowing them to connect with investors and industry leaders and emphasizing Africa’s role in driving sustainable ocean initiatives,” the organizers said in a statement.

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Orange Egypt earmarks $52.7m to support African startups

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2 days ago

November 19, 2024

Isaac Dachen

Orange Egypt has earmarked the sum of $52.7 million to support African startups in what is going to be the largest investment to drive a youth-focused tech revolution.

According to the company, the mammoth investment will see over 40 startups benefitting from the funds, with most of them being Egyptian companies.

‘It’s a boost for Egypt’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem and a step closer to cementing its spot as a top startup hub in Africa,” the company said in a statement.

The investment is coming on the heels of the telco signing a deal with the Egyptian government to roll out the second phase of its 5G licensing.

The statement noted that with Egypt’s startup game already strong and ranking as the third most funded country in the MENA region, “the numbers speak for themselves.”

“In 2022, Egyptian startups closed 143 funding deals worth nearly $766.7 million, outpacing the $606.79 million raised the year before.

“Plus over 2,100 startups employing more than 50,000 people, the country’s ecosystem is one of the top 10 emerging startup hubs globally.

“The Egyptian government is all in on this. And since launching initiatives like Egypt Ventures in 2017, they’ve been backing startups to drive innovation and growth in the tech space.

“Orange Egypt’s latest move only adds fuel to this already blazing fire, paving the way for more opportunities and a stronger startup culture across Africa,” it added.