Fast, secure cloud connections across providers

AWS has announced the preview of AWS Interconnect – multicloud, a solution designed to provide simple, resilient, high-speed private connections to other cloud service providers (CSPs)

Google Cloud will be the first launch partner, with Microsoft Azure following later in 2026

As customers increasingly adopt multicloud strategies and migrate more applications to the cloud, they seek greater interoperability, flexibility to choose the technology that best meets their needs, and faster deployment across diverse environments. Previously, connecting workloads across multiple cloud providers required a “do-it-yourself” multicloud approach, creating complexity in managing large-scale, multi-layered networks globally.

AWS Interconnect – multicloud is the first purpose-built product of its kind, redefining how clouds connect and communicate. It allows customers to rapidly establish private, secure, high-speed network connections with dedicated bandwidth and built-in resiliency between Amazon VPCs and other cloud environments. This solution simplifies integration with AWS networking services, including AWS Transit Gateway, AWS Cloud WAN, and Amazon VPC, enabling connections to other CSPs in days instead of weeks or months.

Currently, Interconnect – multicloud is available in preview across five AWS Regions. Customers can enable the capability directly via the AWS Management Console, while CSPs can adopt it using a published open API package available on GitHub. For further details, see the AWS Interconnect – multicloud documentation pages.

Digital booking access to Jambojet's East African routes marks a major step in modernising regional air cargo

Freightos, the global leader in digital freight booking and payments, has expanded its reach in East Africa through a new partnership with Jambojet Cargo, Kenya's leading regional airline cargo operator

Jambojet Cargo is now live on the WebCargo by Freightos platform, allowing freight forwarders to book cargo capacity digitally across the airline's extensive East African network.

With this integration, WebCargo users gain immediate digital access to Jambojet Cargo services across nine major routes that link key commercial hubs in Kenya and Tanzania. Operating from its main base in Nairobi, Jambojet connects to Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Malindi, Diani, Lamu and Zanzibar. In the future, the airline's capacity will also be made available for interlining agreements. Jambojet Cargo handles a wide variety of shipments including fresh produce, pharmaceuticals and e-commerce goods, supporting regional supply chains and cross border trade.

By joining WebCargo by Freightos, freight forwarders can now compare real time rates, confirm bookings instantly and manage their cargo online. This improves visibility, reduces manual processes and helps ensure a faster and more reliable service experience. Freightos currently handles an annualized run rate of more than 1.6 million transactions on its platform.

"Partnering with Jambojet Cargo expands WebCargo by Freightos' reach in one of Africa's most dynamic logistics markets," said Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos.

"By bringing more regional carriers online, we're continuing Freightos' mission to make global trade smoother and more efficient helping forwarders and shippers access the capacity they need, when they need it and where they need it."

"Digitalization is reshaping air cargo across Africa, and Jambojet is proud to be at the forefront of this change, providing our customers with a modern and easy to use booking experience," said Karanja Ndegwa, managing director and CEO at Jambojet.

"By joining WebCargo by Freightos, we're giving freight forwarders faster, smoother, and more reliable access to our network supporting the region's expanding trade and connectivity. Looking ahead, we're excited to make our capacity available for interlining on WebCargo by Freightos' platform, helping strengthen links between African markets and the world."

EEU partners with Wingu Africa to strengthen digital infrastructure. (Image source: Wingu)

Wingu Africa, a leading carrier-neutral data centre operator in East Africa, has announced a colocation partnership with Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) to strengthen digital infrastructure

Under the collaboration, EEU has deployed critical infrastructure within Wingu Africa’s Tier III-certified facility in Addis Ababa, ensuring greater reliability, security, and efficiency for its digital operations.

The partnership underscores the vital role that secure, high-availability data centres play in enabling national utilities and enterprises to modernise and scale their services.

The collaboration marks a step forward in EEU’s digital transformation journey.

By hosting its infrastructure within Wingu Africa’s state-of-the-art colocation environment, EEU is enhancing the resilience of its digital services and positioning itself to better serve millions of customers across Ethiopia.

“This partnership with Wingu reflects our vision to modernise the way we deliver electricity services in Ethiopia,” said Michael Debela, CIO at EEU.

“By strengthening the resilience of our digital infrastructure, we are improving the reliability of our operations and laying the foundation for smarter energy services that meet the needs of our citizens.”

Demos Kyriacou, Wingu’s deputy CEO, COO and co-founder, said the implementation was completed seamlessly, with the infrastructure now fully active and operational.

“We are honoured to support Ethiopian Electric Utility in this important milestone,” said Kyriacou.

The collaboration also underscores the growing synergy between the energy and technology sectors, a theme that is being echoed not only in Ethiopia, but across Africa and beyond.

“Hosting mission-critical infrastructure in our Tier III-certified environment ensures the highest levels of security, efficiency and uptime,” Kyriacou added.

“Together, we are building a foundation for Ethiopia’s energy and digital future.”

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The new installation in remote Madagascar. (Image source: Nokia)

Airtel Madagascar and Nokia have launched Madagascar’s first fully off-grid Rural Connect site, powered by solar panels, calling it a “milestone in extending mobile connectivity to underserved communities”

Leveraging Nokia’s innovative Rural Connect solution — which combines AirScale Radio Access, Nokia renewable power systems, and lean civil structures — the sites will enable Airtel Madagascar to deliver reliable, high-quality coverage in remote areas where connectivity was previously impossible.

This initiative reinforces Airtel Madagascar’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and fulfilling its universal service obligations, while advancing Nokia’s strategic focus on connecting the unconnected through sustainable, energy-efficient solutions across Africa.

“Our collaboration with Nokia marks a transformative step forward in ensuring that no community is left behind in Madagascar’s digital journey,” said Anne Catherine Tchokonte Tcholagheu, CEO of Airtel Madagascar.

“By expanding coverage to rural areas, we are not only fulfilling regulatory obligations but opening new doors to education, healthcare, and economic opportunity for thousands of people.”

According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), 2.6 billion people worldwide remain without internet access, with 1.8 billion living in rural areas.

These figures highlight both the urgency and opportunity to close the connectivity gap.

Studies by the World Bank show that a 10% increase in broadband penetration can boost GDP by up to 2.5% in developing economies, while GSMA research estimates that closing the mobile internet usage gap could add $700 billion to global GDP by 2030.

Nokia’s Rural Connect solution directly addresses these challenges by delivering cost-optimised, sustainable connectivity for rural and low-density areas.

It integrates renewable power sources, enabling fully off-grid operation via solar or hybrid solar-wind systems.

It also reuses refurbished RAN hardware, encouraging circular-economy principles, and supports flexible backhaul, including microwave, UE relay, and LEO satellite, ensuring performance even in the most remote terrains.

“Working with Airtel Madagascar to deliver our Rural Connect sites exemplifies how innovation and sustainability go hand in hand,” said Mustapha Salah, head of mobile networks for Central, East & West Africa at Nokia.

“Through Rural Connect, we provide operators with a scalable, energy-efficient, and affordable solution to extend connectivity to the hardest-to-reach communities.”

Nokia’s Rural Connect deployments in Ethiopia, Egypt, Cameroon, and Mali have already demonstrated measurable impact.

In one rural Cameroonian community, mobile usage increased fivefold within two weeks of site activation, giving residents their first access to education, healthcare, digital commerce, and government services.

Through such initiatives, Nokia said in a statement that it continues to “connect the unconnected and empower the connected with secure, sustainable, and high-performance networks that drive inclusive digital growth across Africa."

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