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KENYA’S MOBILE PENETRATION HITS 80 PER CENT

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Updated : February 14, 2015 09:33  am,Dubai
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img65Exponential growth confirms Kenya’s standing as among the most dynamic ICT markets in Africa

The ICT sector in Kenyan continues to grow exponentially, with mobile penetration rate reaching 80.5 per cent, the latest sector statistics report by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) shows.
The July-September 2014 quarter report indicates that the number of mobile subscriptions increased to 32.8 million up from 32.2 million, during the last quarter, representing a 1.6 per cent growth. The number of new subscriptions registered during the period was 522,435 compared to 416,390 new subscriptions recorded during the preceding quarter.
Pre-paid mobile subscriptions grew by 1.5 per cent to stand at 32.0 million up from 31.5 million subscriptions posted during the preceding quarter. Similarly, the number of post-paid subscriptions increased by 7.1 per cent to reach 712,894 during the quarter, from 665,697 subscriptions during the last quarter.
Mobile voice traffic stood at 8.0 billion minutes up from7.3 billion minutes registered during the last quarter marking an increase of 9.0 per cent during the period. Each subscriber made calls for an average of 81.9 minutes per month compared to the previous quarter’s 79.3 minutes per month.
There was a marginal increase of 1.2 per cent in the number of local outgoing SMS to stand at 6.9 billion, up from 6.8 billion recorded during the previous quarter. On average, each subscriber sent about 71 messages per month.
The number of mobile money transfer subscriptions increased by 1.4 per cent to stand at 26.9 million up from 26.6 million posted in the previous quarter. Similarly, the number of mobile money transfer active agents rose to 114,988 up from 109,286 agents registered in the last quarter representing a 5.2 per cent growth.
The report shows that the number of fixed (wired) lines registered a 4.2 per cent decline to stand at 192,778 lines down from 201,233 lines recorded in the last quarter. It was the same case for the fixed line connections which reduced to 50,018 from 52,053 lines, representing a of 3.9 per cent drop.
Similarly, the number of fixed wireless subscriptions dropped by 4.3 per cent during the period to stand at 142,760 down from149, 180 subscriptions in the last quarter.
However, Data/Internet subscriptions maintained an impressive upward trend recording a 5.8 per cent growth to reach 14.8 million subscriptions up from the 14.0 million in the preceding quarter. Mobile data/internet subscriptions rose by a similar margin of 5.9 per cent to reach 14.7 million up from 13.9 million recorded the previous quarter. Consequently, the number of estimated internet users stood at 23.2 million up from 22.3 million users in the last quarter, representing a 4.1 per cent increase during the period.
The period also witnessed a marginal increase in the International Internet Bandwidth Available (Equipped/Lit) in the country, reaching 847,516 Mbps up from 847,464 Mbps recorded in the previous quarter. The International Internet Bandwidth Used stood at 478,074 Mbps representing 56.4 per cent of the total available capacity.
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THE BIG CHILL CAFÉ INTRODUCES A COMFORT-DRIVEN IFTAR MENU THIS RAMADAN

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This Ramadan, The Big Chill Café at Dubai Hills Mall invites guests to slow down, gather, and break their fast with a specially curated Iftar menu that blends comforting classics with generous portions and familiar flavours.

Designed for families, friends, and casual Ramadan catch-ups, the Iftar offering reflects The Big Chill Café’s signature style – wholesome, indulgent, and feel good – served in a relaxed café setting.

Guests can begin their meal with a selection of starters such as Minestrone Soup, Mediterranean Mezze with Hummus and Muhammara, Crispy Calamari, Chicken Tenders, or Panko-crumbed Prawns. The menu then moves into hearty mains, featuring crowd favourites including Penne Primavera, Creamy Mushroom Chicken Pasta, Saffron Risotto with Prawns, Hand-tossed Pizzas, and flavourful grill options.

For those looking to elevate their Iftar, the grill selection includes Grilled Chicken Breast, Slow-cooked Lamb Shank, Flame-grilled Steak with Cowboy Butter, and Tuscan-style Salmon, available with a small supplement.

To finish, The Big Chill Café turns up the indulgence with a dessert selection made for lingering over conversations. Guests can dive into the signature Molten Dubai Lava Cake with its rich and flowing centre, enjoy the comforting sweetness of Banoffee Pie, or opt for the fragrant Saffron Tres Leches Cake. Lighter yet nostalgic options like Date Ice Cream and crowd-favourite Biscoff Ice Cream round off the experience, offering something for every kind of sweet craving after Iftar.

Whether it’s a relaxed weekday Iftar or a long catch-up after prayers, The Big Chill Café’s Ramadan menu offers a warm and satisfying way to come together this holy month.

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VERTIVANNOUNCES NEW AI-POWERED PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR MODERN DATA CENTERS AND AI FACTORIES

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Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced the launch of Vertiv™ Next Predict, an AI-powered managed service that fundamentally transforms data center maintenance. Moving beyond traditional time-based and reactive models, the service industrializes operations by analyzing asset behavior before risks materialize. Vertiv Next Predict is the latest advancement in Vertiv’s integrated AI infrastructure portfolio, designed to deliver predictive intelligence across power, cooling, and IT systems—creating a unified, resilient foundation for AI-driven data centers.

As AI workloads reshape the data center landscape, facilities require improved visibility and control across critical infrastructure to maintain operational continuity and performance at scale. Implementing advanced analytics and predictive maintenance strategies helps organizations address these challenges and maintain consistent performance across distributed environments.

“Data center operators need innovative technologies to stay ahead of potential risks, as compute intensity rises and infrastructures evolve,” said Ryan Jarvis, vice president of the global services business unit at Vertiv. “Vertiv Next Predict helps data centers unlock uptime, shifting maintenance from traditional calendar-based routines to a proactive, data-driven strategy. We move from assumptions to informed decisions, by continuously monitoring equipment condition and enabling risk mitigation before potential impacts to operations.”

Vertiv Next Predict leverages AI-based anomaly detection to continuously analyze operating conditions and identify deviations from expected behaviors at an early stage, and a predictive algorithm that assesses potential operational impact to determine risk and prioritize response. Root cause analysis then isolates the contributing factors to support efficient and targeted resolution. Based on system data and the specific operational context, prescriptive actions are defined and carried through to execution, with corrective measures performed by qualified Vertiv™ Services personnel.

Engineered for versatility and future growth, Vertiv™ Next Predict currently supports a broad and expanding range of Vertiv™ power and cooling platforms—including battery energy storage solutions (BESS) and liquid cooling components. More importantly, the service is designed with scalability in mind, to enable seamless integration with future data center technologies as part of a unified, grid-to-chip service architecture. This forward-looking approach means customers can adopt Vertiv Next Predict today, with the knowledge that it can evolve alongside their infrastructure needs.

The Vertiv Services organization has decades of service experience in critical digital infrastructure, a global network of Vertiv-trained technicians, and AI-powered analytics.

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BREAK YOUR FAST WITH MEDITERRANEAN FLAVOURS AT CUISINES, HOLIDAY INN DUBAI AL MAKTOUM AIRPORT

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Mediterranean Ramadan dessert display at Holiday Inn Dubai Al Maktoum Airport featuring kataifi, pistachio pastries, and a large tray of knafeh decorated with “Ramadan Kareem” in pistachio powder.

Celebrate the Holy Month with Mediterranean-inspired Iftar and Suhoor at Cuisines, Holiday Inn Dubai Al Maktoum Airport, from 16th February to 18th March 

This Ramadan, Cuisines Restaurant at Holiday Inn Dubai Al Maktoum Airport invites guests to gather, unwind, and savour the spirit of the Holy Month with thoughtfully curated Iftar and Suhoor experiences inspired by Mediterranean flavours.

Iftar Experience
As the sun sets, guests are welcomed to break their fast with a generous Mediterranean spread, featuring authentic flavours, comforting classics, and seasonal favourites. Designed for relaxed evenings and meaningful moments, the Iftar offering is set in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, ideal for family gatherings, friends, or quiet reflection.

  • Dates: 16 February – 18 March
  • Timings: Sunset – 8:30 PM

Layali Mediterranean Suhoor
For late-night diners, Cuisines presents Layali Mediterranean Suhoor, a light yet nourishing Suhoor experience designed to keep you fueled through the fasting hours. Expect a selection of Mediterranean bites in a calm, laid-back setting, perfect for winding down before the day begins.

  • Dates: 16 February – 18 March
  • Timings: 12:00 AM – 3:30 AM

Whether joining for Iftar or Suhoor, Cuisines offers a simple, flavour-forward Ramadan experience centred on good food and togetherness.
Location: Cuisines Restaurant, Holiday Inn Dubai Al Maktoum Airport

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