Schneider Electric has unveiled its new Uniflair XCA chiller line, aimed at improving energy performance and operational stability in high-density AI data centers. This launch reflects the company's commitment to enhancing energy efficiency in the rapidly evolving technology landscape, particularly as demand for AI infrastructure grows.

Tenda Technology, a global provider of networking devices and solutions, held its 2026 Tenda Partners Connect forum in Lagos, according to ThisDay Live. The event brought together distribution partners, resellers and industry professionals to exchange ideas, while the company showcased its latest networking solutions. The forum served as a platform for engagement between Tenda and its channel partners in Nigeria's technology market.

Vertiv, a New York-listed critical infrastructure firm, has agreed to acquire UtilityInnovation Group, a US microgrid and power systems specialist, for approximately $1.45 billion in cash, according to TechTrends KE. The deal, announced on September 2, is aimed at helping data centre operators secure power more quickly as grid constraints slow the rollout of AI infrastructure globally. The acquisition carries additional terms that were not detailed in the announcement.

Technology distributor Redington is presenting artificial intelligence, cloud, cybersecurity and digital infrastructure solutions at GITEX Nigeria 2026. According to CIO Africa, the showcase targets businesses seeking to adopt emerging technologies, with the company highlighting its portfolio of enterprise solutions at the event. GITEX Nigeria serves as a platform for technology vendors and distributors to connect with organisations across the region's growing digital economy.

Acer has announced the revival of the Packard Bell brand with nine new devices, according to a report from htxt.africa. Most of the new Packard Bell hardware is expected to launch across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in the coming months. However, the company has not yet confirmed whether the devices will be made available in South Africa specifically, leaving local availability uncertain for now.

South African technology distributor Altron Arrow is bringing ASUS AI computing systems to local organisations seeking to build their own artificial intelligence infrastructure. According to TechCentral, the offering is positioned as delivering petaflop-level computing power in desktop form, enabling South African companies to run AI workloads locally rather than relying on cloud services. The initiative reflects growing interest in domestic AI compute capacity as organisations in the country look for alternatives for processing data in-house.