More efficiency in intra-Africa payments
The establishment of regional cross-border payment systems in Africa will go a long way towards addressing concerns that have arisen about the general reduction in correspondent banking relationships globally. They will also bring about greater efficiencies in the...
Quantum computing a reality soon?
IBM scientists have unveiled two critical advances towards the realisation of a practical quantum computer. For the first time, they showed the ability to detect and measure both kinds of quantum errors simultaneously, as well as demonstrated a new, square quantum bit circuit design that is the only physical architecture that could successfully scale to larger dimensions. With Moore’s Law expected to run out of steam, quantum computing will be among the inventions that could usher in a new era of innovation across industries.
Seacom upgrades IP/MPLS network
Seacom has completed the upgrade of its global IP and MPLS network. The new network will offer substantial advantages to carriers and businesses looking to expand their communications infrastructure on carrier-class Ethernet, IP and MPLS platforms between Africa and the rest of the world. With Seacom’s new backbone, African and global service providers and operators will be able to gain access to one Gigabit, 10-Gigabit and 100-Gigabit Ethernet ports at affordable prices.