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• August 2024: the TEAM Cloud platform announced that it would provide more than 100 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services. These services are designed to help New Zealand organizations comply with regulatory and data sovereignty mandates, ensuring sensitive data stays within the nation's borders. Consequently, this guarantees that all data is securely housed and safeguarded within New Zealand, bolstering both data residency and digital sovereignty.
• July 2024: Microsoft Corporation partnered with CCL, establishing Microsoft's first large-scale cloud in the upcoming New Zealand cloud region. As a result of this collaboration, CCL is expected to lead the large-scale migration of customers to Microsoft's North Cloud region in New Zealand.
• January 2024: Macquarie Cloud Services, in collaboration with Microsoft and Dell Technologies, unveiled "Macquarie Flex." This newly launched hybrid solution would use the power of Microsoft Azure Stack HCI (Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure) and Dell Technologies' APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure. The company also aims to offer workload flexibility, a unified management interface, a consistent user experience, round-the-clock mission-critical support, and continuous compliance across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.

• September 2024: TD SYNNEX, a distributor and aggregator of IT ecosystem solutions, announced its agreement to acquire IPsense Cloud Migration business, a cloud solutions provider based in Brazil. By integrating IPsense Cloud Migration, TD SYNNEX plans to establish a new Cloud competence center in Brazil aimed at aiding its business partners in transitioning their customers' workloads to the cloud.
• September 2024: Scala Data Centers, under the ownership of DigitalBridge, is set to establish a vast data center campus in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state. The proposed campus, with an ambitious price tag of BRL 300 billion (USD 50 billion), envisions a potential growth of 4.75GW. However, the immediate plan is to invest BRL 3 billion (USD 500 million) in a 54 MW data center. Scala has secured approximately 700 hectares for its 'AI City' project, located in Eldorado do Sul, just 32 kilometers from Porto Alegre.

• March 2024: German heat exchanger manufacturer Kelvion and US immersion cooling company Rosseau announced a partnership to deliver enhanced immersion cooling solutions for the high-performance computing (HPC) market.
• January 2024: Data center firm Aligned launched a new liquid cooling system called DeltaFlow. The liquid cooling technology is designed to support high-density computing requirements and supercomputers and can cool densities up to 300 kW per rack. The new DeltaFlow system works simultaneously with Aligned's air-cooled Delta technology, enabling no change in power delivery or existing data hall temperatures.

• September 2024: In early 2025, Visa is set to unveil its "open system" initiative, Visa A2A, aimed at enhancing consumer control and protection in account-to-account (A2A) payments. Slated for a debut in the UK, Visa A2A promises an upgraded digital user experience, bolstered security measures, and a user-friendly dispute resolution service, ensuring consumers can reclaim their funds in case of any mishaps.
• July 2024: In Germany, the European Payments Initiative (EPI) unveiled Wero, a new digital payment wallet. This launch was a joint effort with founding partners DSGV and DZ BANK, and Deutsche Bank is slated to come on board later this year. With this service, German customers can seamlessly execute instant, account-to-account money transfers directly via their banking apps.

• September 2024: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) strengthened its collaboration with Google Cloud, unveiling two state-of-the-art cybersecurity solutions. These initiatives are set to fortify cyber resilience for enterprises across various sectors. The newly introduced solutions, namely TCS Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and TCS Secure Cloud Foundation, aim to bolster digital security for businesses. They achieve this by harnessing the synergistic strengths of TCS's domain knowledge and the cutting-edge technologies offered by Google Cloud.
• January 2024: NTT, a global leader in IT infrastructure and services, inaugurated a new data center campus in India. Located in Noida's data center corridor in the Delhi NCR region, the campus is carrier-neutral. It boasts interconnections with NTT's other data center locations, ensuring minimal latency, and provides seamless access to premier public cloud providers. Spanning six acres, the campus is designed to accommodate a planned capacity of 52.8 MW critical IT load across its two data centers.

• March 2024: German heat exchanger manufacturer Kelvion and US immersion cooling company Rosseau announced a partnership to deliver enhanced immersion cooling solutions for the high-performance computing (HPC) industry.
• January 2024: Data center firm Aligned launched a liquid cooling system called DeltaFlow. It is a liquid cooling technology designed to support high-density computing requirements and supercomputers. It can cool densities up to 300 kW per rack. The new DeltaFlow system works simultaneously with Aligned’s air-cooled Delta technology, enabling no change in power delivery or existing data hall temperatures.

• July 2024: Okra, a Nigerian fintech that recently secured USD 16.5 million in funding, is venturing into cloud infrastructure. With backing from TLcom, Okra aims to provide a budget-friendly and reliable alternative to international cloud giants such as AWS and Azure. This move comes at a crucial juncture, as local startups seek to rein in expenses due to surging inflation and elevated interest rates.
• May 2024: MTN Nigeria, a telecommunications and technology enabler, forged a strategic alliance with Microsoft. This partnership aims to deliver advanced data hosting solutions and Microsoft Business Licenses to small and medium enterprises. This move underscores MTN Nigeria's dedication to fast-tracking the digital transformation of businesses throughout the nation, harnessing its robust and reliable connectivity. Through this collaboration, customers secure access to a holistic suite of services on Microsoft's Azure Cloud platform, emphasizing flexibility, scalability, and security.

• July 2024: Samsung officially entered the smart ring market with the launch of its first Galaxy Ring. This compact, finger-worn device is designed for discreet and comfortable 24/7 use. The Galaxy Ring is available in three premium finishes and nine sizes, offering users a personalized fit and style option.
• January 2024: Oura, a smart ring manufacturer, introduced a "Resilience" feature designed to measure users' stress tolerance. Oura evaluates resilience based on factors such as daytime stress load and recovery phases, both during the day and at night (sleep). Instead of providing a numerical score, the company classifies resilience into five distinct categories: Limited, Adequate, Solid, Strong, and Exceptional. The Oura app will also offer insights and recommendations to help users enhance their resilience.
• January 2024: Amazfit, a health and fitness-focused smart wearable brand under Zepp Health, launched its first smart ring, the Amazfit Helio Ring. The Amazfit Helio Ring is designed for athletes, focusing on providing recovery support to enhance performance. The device collects data, which is then processed through the Zepp app. This app transforms the data into an intuitive Readiness score, guiding athletes on whether to prioritize activity or recovery.

• June 2024: South Korean telecom giant KT Corp. partnered with Microsoft to bolster the local artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing sectors. Together, they will spearhead collaborative AI and cloud research initiatives.
• May 2024: Korean Air partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to create an AI Contact Center (AICC) platform. This initiative leverages artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance Korean Air's customer service capabilities. The AICC, a cloud-based platform, utilizes AI-driven voice bots and chatbots to address customer inquiries.

• January 2024: Inwi, a telecommunication operator headquartered in Morocco, partnered with the Medusa submarine cable system. This collaboration is set to bolster Inwi's trans-Mediterranean connectivity. The Medusa cable, spanning from Nador in Morocco to Marseille in Southern Europe, is strategically positioned to cater to the escalating demands in fixed and internet traffic. It is designed to offer Inwi's clientele – both individual and corporate – a robust and varied network, ensuring heightened security and reliability.
• July 2023: HCL Technologies, an IT services company, inaugurated its Global Delivery Center (GDC) in Rabat, Morocco. The center is strategically positioned to spearhead transformational projects for clients, focusing on HCLTech's key portfolio themes: digital, engineering, cloud, AI, and software.