This broadcast will be streaming live at 12pm BST on the 13th July

Closing the digital divide is one of the main drivers for edge computing deployment and the African continent with its extensive geographical reach, could be a significant market. As the continent's population continues to grow and with that the desire to consume and create more data as ever before, ensuring infrastructure is available and accessible, is more essential than ever.

In this panel, our experts will examine the key reasons for increased interest in edge deployment over traditional data centers on the continent, why they should be looked as a viable solution to the lack of digital infrastructure and what needs to be taken into account when building. Alongside this, the episode will discuss mitigation strategies, security concerns and other areas that need to be addressed, as the continent positions itself within the global edge market.