Caterpillar and Orange Mali showcase revolutionary hybrid microgrid power system in Kéniéba
26 March 2025
Caterpillar Inc. has announced a significant milestone with the successful demonstration of a hybrid microgrid power system at a mobile tower site in Kéniéba, Mali, in partnership with Orange Mali. This innovative system substantially reduces total cost of ownership while cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%.
The hybrid microgrid was installed and commissioned by Neemba, the local Cat® dealer, and integrates a Cat® C2.2 diesel generator set, solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, and lithium-ion energy storage to provide up to 6 kW of power — enhancing the infrastructure that was previously reliant solely on a diesel generator.
Find out more LINX expands Nairobi network with new PAIX interconnection hub
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25 March 2025
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has successfully expanded its network in Nairobi, completing the integration with PAIX Nairobi, which is now ready for service orders. This expansion is designed to enhance local internet traffic management and support the burgeoning digital economy in the region.
Launched in November 2023, LINX Nairobi is a neutral, multi-site IXP that initially operated from three data centre locations across the Kenyan capital. The decision to extend the network fabric to include PAIX Nairobi was driven by demand from the local networking community, allowing PAIX to serve as a full access point to the LINX infrastructure.
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Surge in mobile identity API revenue projected to reach $22 billion by 2029
25 March 2025
A recent study by Juniper Research forecasts that global revenue from mobile identity application programming interfaces (APIs) will soar to US$22 billion by 2029, a remarkable increase from the US$2.4 billion anticipated in 2025. This growth is expected to be driven by the rising adoption of network APIs that authenticate users directly through operator networks, moving away from traditional SMS-based methods.
Mobile identity services leverage a subscriber's phone number to verify identities across various sectors, including banking, healthcare, and online retail. The report identifies a new generation of 'verification APIs' that are set to transform conventional mobile identity solutions, such as one-time passwords (OTPs), in the coming four years.
Find out more Nigeria's Presidential Office partners with Cyberpedia to foster informed civic engagement using AI
25 March 2025
The Presidential Office of Digital Engagement and Strategy (PODES) in Nigeria has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Cyberpedia Internet Governance to launch an initiative aimed at enhancing informed civic engagement through the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
This collaboration, led by Otega Ogra, head of PODES and senior special assistant to the president, is designed to "reimagine civic communication" across the nation. Ogra emphasized that the initiative is focused on empowering Nigerians to engage in informed discussions rather than controlling narratives.
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