Why data is the ‘oil’ of modern M&A
Merger and acquisitions (M&A) are big in tech and have been so in the digital infrastructure space. So much so that the market often says there is way more...
Digital Transformation
Why data is the ‘oil’ of modern M&A
Merger and acquisitions (M&A) are big in tech and have been so in the digital infrastructure space. So much so that the market often says there is way more vast amounts of capital for purchases than there are assets to acquire. However, M&A is much more than just buying a business or som...
February 14
Germany’s DEG invests $41m into Africa digital infrastructure funds
Development finance institution Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG), a subsidiary of KfW Group, said it will invest US$41 million into two separate African digital infrastructure funds. The company will place US$20 million towards the Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF) and US$21 million in Vantage Capital’s fourth mezzanine fund...
February 10
Bharti Airtel to spend $16bn on data centres and towers across India
In what could be one of the largest capital commitments into India’s digital infrastructure marketplace this year, Bharti Airtel (NSE: BRTI) said it will invest Rs1.7 lakh crore (US$15.67 billion) over five years to expand its physical footprint across the South Asian country. The investment is planned to cover different vehicles with a large chunk of the capital totallin...
February 09
Under the Hood: What it Takes to Deliver Cloud Security That Performs
Imagine you’ve just purchased a brand new car that’s fully loaded with all the latest accessories and gadgets. You’re itching to take it on the road and test drive the speed camera detection feature while making the most of the heated seat backs and armrests. Unfortunately, when you turn the ignition, nothing happens. If the vehicle doesn’t work then what’s the po...
February 08
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