Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Batelco and Qareeb Data Centers are launching Bahrain’s first edge data center at Beyon’s Data Oasis, delivering sovereign, low-latency and AI-ready colocation services. The 6,000 sqm facility strengthens Bahrain’s role as a regional digital hub, supporting enterprises, hyperscalers and government customers with scalable, future-ready infrastructure.
Batelco and Qareeb are launching Bahrain’s first edge data centre at Beyon’s Data Oasis, delivering sovereign, low-latency and AI-ready colocation for enterprises and cloud providers across the GCC. The facility strengthens Bahrain’s position as a regional digital infrastructure hub.
Ericsson and Zain Bahrain have expanded their partnership to deploy advanced 5G edge solutions using Ericsson’s Local Packet Gateway with Edge User Plane technology. The initiative enhances ultra-low latency connectivity, supports Industry 4.0 use cases, and strengthens Bahrain’s digital infrastructure to accelerate enterprise and industrial digital transformation.
Ericsson and Zain Bahrain have announced an expanded strategic partnership to introduce advanced 5G capabilities in the Kingdom, centred on…
iXAfrica and EdgeNext have partnered to expand East Africa’s digital infrastructure, combining hyperscale AI-ready data centers with a global edge platform. The collaboration aims to provide low-latency, secure, and scalable solutions to enterprises in finance, media, telecom, and cloud sectors across the region.
At GISEC 2025, experts discussed the cybersecurity challenges posed by 5G and edge computing. Panelists from various countries highlighted the need for enhanced security, data protection, and cross-sector collaboration. The panel emphasized global cooperation to ensure secure 5G ecosystems and protect critical infrastructure.