At the recent PTC'24 conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, The Tech Capital had the opportunity to interview Guy Willner, Chairman and Co-founder of IXAfrica, a Kenyan-focused hyperscale firm specialising in digital infrastructure. In response to the current environment of high interest rates, Willner emphasized the sustained focus on emerging markets. He highlighted the immense potential for growth and development in emerging markets, especially in Africa, where demand for digital infrastructure is rapidly increasing. However, he acknowledged the historical challenges of limited fiber and rights of way in Africa but expressed optimism about the evolving landscape. He emphasised the increased focus on expanding connectivity and infrastructure in Africa's emerging markets. Regarding satellite technology, Willner indicated that while there has been a reliance on satellites in the past, fiber optic technology is expected to take on a stronger role in the near future. He emphasized the importance of integrating advanced infrastructure technologies to meet the growing demands of emerging markets. Willner also stressed the importance of embracing AI in Africa and highlighted the need for robust digital infrastructure to support AI applications. He touched on the potential for AI to drive innovation and economic growth in the region, calling for strategic investments in digital infrastructure to harness the benefits of AI. As for IXAfrica, the executive confirmed that there are plans for further expansion into other geographies across the continent, reflecting the firm's commitment to meeting the growing demand for digital infrastructure in Africa. +++ Follow us on: Subscribe: https://thetechcapital.com/register/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetechcapital_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-tech-capital Instagram: https://instagram.com/thetechcapital_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Tech-Capital-101679965480510 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZ8yuPvtECZCwV2g9OkX1w #digitalinfrastructure #datacenter #PTC24 #africa #connectivity #fiber #sattelite #thetechcapital #cloudadoption #cloudcomputing #datacentre #infrastructure #youleadwereport

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