Nov. 25, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — A multi-million-dollar contract between NATO and Google Cloud for a secure, AI-enabled sovereign cloud solution involves the NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) selecting Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) air-gapped to modernise its infrastructure, specifically supporting the Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATEC). The purpose of using GDC air-gapped is to ensure uncompromised data residency, operational control, and high security for classified workloads, as this technology operates in completely disconnected environments. Both parties emphasise that this collaboration will significantly accelerate NATO’s digital modernisation efforts and enable the organisation to securely harness advanced AI and cloud capabilities. The Chief Technology Officer of NCIA confirmed that partnering with industry is vital for NATO’s digital transformation, allowing them to create a resilient and scalable cloud environment for highly sensitive data. Continue reading
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Vodacom and Google Cloud: Africa’s AI Advancement
The is an excerpt from a press release distributed via PR Newswire and the Mpelembe Network, announcing a multi-year strategic collaboration between Vodacom Group and Google Cloud. This partnership is designed to accelerate Vodacom’s digital transformation and significantly advance the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Vodacom, a major pan-African telecommunications company, plans to use Google Cloud’s secure, scalable infrastructure and advanced generative AI models, such as Gemini, to unify its data assets and improve operational efficiencies. The core goals of this alliance include achieving real-time data insights, accelerating AI adoption for services like network optimisation and customer care, and developing new, innovative products tailored for the African market, particularly in fintech and enterprise solutions. This agreement builds upon an existing relationship between Vodafone, Vodacom’s parent company, and Google Cloud. Continue reading
Accelerating Enterprise Data Migration with AI
Nov. 25, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The document, titled “Accelerating enterprise data migration,” is a Google Cloud resource promoting the migration of corporate data platforms to their cloud environment, primarily using BigQuery and Vertex AI. The central argument is that legacy systems are inadequate for modern AI-driven success, while cloud migration provides substantial benefits like faster insights, cost efficiency, and AI readiness. Multiple case studies from diverse industries, including financial services (PayPal, DBS Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo), logistics (J.B. Hunt), and healthcare (Quest Diagnostics), illustrate how major companies modernised their infrastructure from systems like Teradata, Oracle Exadata, Hadoop, and Snowflake. These examples highlight key migration learnings, such as the importance of FinOps for cost control, strategic data cleanup, and full organizational alignment, demonstrating that Google Cloud offers an AI-enabled migration solution that simplifies and accelerates the transformation process. Continue reading
Prostate Cancer Drugs Market: Growth and Forecast to 2033
The core information from DataM Intelligence indicates that the market was valued at USD 13.22 billion in 2024 and is projected to double to USD 28.10 billion by 2033 due to advancements in precision medicine, hormonal therapies, and targeted radioligands. Segmentation analysis breaks down the market by therapy type, dominated by hormonal therapy (57% share), as well as by administration route (mostly oral) and distribution channel (led by hospital pharmacies). Furthermore, the report highlights key growth drivers like rising global incidence and provides competitive analysis, naming major players such as Novartis AG and Johnson & Johnson, and discusses regional revenue leadership by the United States. Continue reading →
Siemens Industrial AI Tech Keynote at CES 2026
The upcoming keynote address at CES 2026 by Siemens AG President and CEO, Roland Busch is scheduled to present on AI-powered industrial technologies that will significantly transform sectors like manufacturing, infrastructure, and transportation. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the organiser of CES, praises Siemens’ leadership in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital twin technology to industrial environments. The release highlights Siemens’ role as a global leader in industrial AI, detailing how the company is leveraging its expertise and data to scale these innovations for societal and industrial benefit. The keynote will take place on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, and Siemens will also have an exhibition booth and a mobile experience centre at the event. Continue reading
AI Articles Surpass Human Output on the Web
Nov. 24, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The analysis of the growth and prevalence of AI-generated articles being published on the web clearly indicates that the quantity of articles produced by AI surpassed human-written content in November 2024, a significant trend spurred by the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022. However, the proportion of AI content has recently stabilised and suggests this might be due to AI articles often not performing well in major search engines like Google. The CommonCrawl dataset and the application of an AI detection algorithm has been known for its false positive and negative rates when using articles from before ChatGPT’s release and articles generated by GPT-4o, respectively. Continue reading
Gemini 3, Nano Banana Pro, and Google Antigravity Launch
Nov. 24, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Google Cloud announced three significant product launches for enterprise customers: Gemini 3, Google Antigravity, and Nano Banana Pro. Gemini 3 is highlighted as a powerful multimodal model capable of understanding complex data, boosting developer productivity through “vibe coding” and agentic capabilities, and providing concise insights for business tasks. The post also introduces Google Antigravity, a new agentic development platform that allows developers to operate at a higher, task-oriented level using Gemini 3’s advanced reasoning. Furthermore, Nano Banana Pro, built on Gemini 3, is presented as a state-of-the-art tool for image generation and editing that enhances creative control, supports localized campaigns, and integrates seamlessly into existing workflows. Continue reading
KAYAK 2025 Holiday Travel Forecast: Interest Up, Fares Down
The KAYAK 2025 Holiday Travel Forecast suggests that while there is a 10% year-over-year increase in travel searches, prices for flights, particularly international fares, and rental cars are generally trending down or remaining stable. The data highlights popular trending destinations in Eastern Europe and identifies specific locales with the steepest drops in airfare, offering guidance for budget-conscious travellers. Furthermore, the report promotes the use of KAYAK’s new AI Mode as an intelligent planning tool to simplify the process of finding affordable holiday trips. Continue reading
Is racism becoming more acceptable in the UK?
Simon Goodman, De Montfort University and Rahul Sambaraju, University of Edinburgh
Keir Starmer has called on Nigel Farage to address allegations of racism in Reform UK, and antisemitic and xenophobic comments and bullying allegedly made by Farage while he was at school. Farage has denied the accusations.
Decarbonising the Built Environment Through Technology and Energy Innovation
A new Special Report by Sustainability Magazine titled ‘Technology & Energy: Decarbonising the Built Environment’, focuses on how global property and real estate leaders are deploying innovative technologies to reduce carbon emissions, since buildings are responsible for a significant percentage of global energy use and carbon emissions. Key companies like Cushman & Wakefield, CBRE, and Johnson Controls are featured for their efforts in leveraging smart systems, electrification, and clean energy to achieve net-zero commitments. The report highlight that smart building technologies are instrumental in reducing energy consumption and underscore the growing market value of green building practices. Continue reading
