ACTS-GGA Strategic Partnership to Boost Kenya’s Engineering and Construction Standards
ACTS, a leading third-party engineering company, is proud to announce the acquisition of majority stake in Geoff Griffiths and Associates (GGA), a leading Inspections and materials engineering consultancy based in Kenya. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies and promises to bring enhanced value to the Kenyan construction and engineering sectors.
Geoff Griffiths and Associates has been...
From DDoS to Ransomware, the Nine Most Common Cyberattacks
Successful cyberattacks can have multiple impacts on a business, and the repercussions can be both far-reaching and long-lasting. Robust cybersecurity measures are therefore essential in mitigating these risks, including against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, which are designed to force a server, website or online service offline.
As outlined by NETSCOUT, which provides visibility, security and performance solutions for...
From hotels and clothing retailers to telco providers, no East African sector is safe
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. has released its latest Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of 2024, highlighting the evolving cyber threat landscape across East Africa. A number of sectors across countries within the region, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Seychelles, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Rwanda, have experienced ongoing distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, in line with the 3,782,832 strikes seen over the six...
Modular by Design and Engineered for Efficiency, Colosseum has been deployed
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, today announced a groundbreaking collaboration with NVIDIA and renowned AI pioneer iGenius to deploy Colosseum, one of the world's largest NVIDIA DGX AI supercomputers with NVIDIA Grace Blackwell Superchips. Set to deploy in 2025 in Italy, Colosseum will redefine the digital landscape through a first-of-its-kind sovereign AI data centre for regulated workloads.
Designed to...
Eng. Margaret Ogai on Transformation, Capacity, and Challenges of Kenya’s Engineering Industry
Engineering has long been at the heart of global infrastructure and technological progress, and Kenya's engineering community is no exception. From monumental projects like the Standard Gauge Railway and Super Highways to cutting-edge high-rise buildings and new industries, Kenyan engineers continue to shape the nation’s development. However, while these achievements are celebrated, the industry still faces significant challenges—building collapses,...
Flying blind in the face of remote business edge complexity
As enterprises across Africa continue to adopt Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions to support their geographically dispersed operations, the complexity of maintaining these critical tools at remote site locations has escalated. This poses significant challenges for IT teams tasked with ensuring optimal performance and security of systems and applications across all...
Vertiv Upgrades Pre-Engineered Data Centre Solution for Edge Computing in EMEA to Promote Energy Efficiency and Faster Onsite Deployment
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure solutions and the leading provider of the full suite of power train and thermal chain solutions, today announced a significant upgrade to its Vertiv™ SmartAisle™ solution, designed specifically for edge computing applications up to 180 kW.
Now available across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), this complete pre-engineered system combines power,...
OCP-Compliant High-Density, Scalable IT Rack DC Power Shelf Solution for AI and HPC Applications Globally
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has announced the launch of the Vertiv™ PowerDirect Rack, a 1U high-density 50V DC power system shelf designed to bring resilience to even the most demanding AI and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. This modular system scales up to 132kW per rack by integrating multiple power shelves, enabling expansion...
Women in Quantity Surveying: Emerging Trends and Opportunities
The construction industry is rapidly evolving, with women playing a pivotal role in reshaping traditional roles. With access to the right training and opportunities, more women are advancing in the field, bringing unique skills, specifically in quantity surveying.
In South Africa, the profession has undergone significant changes to align with shifts in the industry and evolving client demands. Economic conditions,...
DDoS Attacks Targeting Critical Infrastructure Play a Dominant Role in Geopolitical Conflicts
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT) has released its 2H2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report, revealing how Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have become a dominant means of waging cyberwarfare linked to sociopolitical events such as elections, civil protests, and policy disputes. The findings show how attackers exploit moments of national vulnerability to amplify chaos and erode trust in institutions,...
