Vertiv has introduced a new Digital Twin platform designed to significantly speed up the deployment of AI data centres. This advanced technology moves beyond traditional methods to enable faster and more precise scaling of AI infrastructure.

• This platform can accelerate time-to-token by up to 50% compared to traditional builds.
• Key players include Vertiv, led by CEO Giordano Albertazzi, and collaborator Hut 8, led by CEO Asher Genoot.
• The Vertiv OneCore solution offers up to 30% less space requirement and potential Total Cost of Ownership savings of up to 25%.

Nairobi has been recognized as a leading Artificial Intelligence hub in Africa, securing the 4th position in the Counterpoint Research 2026 Africa AI Cities Index. The report highlights the city's progress in AI adoption and development.

• Nairobi is ranked 4th, behind Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Lagos.
• The ranking is attributed to Nairobi's regulatory initiatives and its Silicon Savannah AI cluster, supported by the Kenyan government's proactive national AI policies.
• Despite strong policy and startup activity, Nairobi faces competition and needs to prioritize improving energy infrastructure and communication networks, particularly 5G penetration, to climb higher.

Red Hat has launched its new integrated AI platform, Red Hat AI Enterprise, aimed at helping organizations effectively deploy and manage AI models and applications across hybrid cloud environments.

• The platform provides a comprehensive "metal-to-agent" stack, integrating Linux and Kubernetes infrastructure with AI capabilities to move businesses beyond fragmented AI experimentation.
• Key features include optimized AI inference, integrated observability and lifecycle governance, and hybrid cloud flexibility.
• This launch expands Red Hat's AI portfolio and is accompanied by the release of Red Hat AI 3.3.