In a landmark development for Africa Data Centres, the company has announced a strategic partnership with Onix Data Centre, aimed at extending its reach and delivering world-class data solutions across the continent.
The collaboration will primarily target Ghana, while also exploring mutually beneficial opportunities in other West African markets where Africa Data Centres currently lacks a physical presence. This strategic initiative enables the company to offer customers a broader geographical reach, enhanced expertise, and a seamless experience across multiple locations.
At the signing ceremony recently, Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Executive for West Africa at Africa Data Centres, highlighted the partnership’s potential to provide clients with exceptional data services, leveraging innovative technologies and sustainable practices to effectively serve the West African market. Beyond Ghana, Dr. Ranganath also sees this collaboration as a stepping stone towards a more robust African data storage landscape, promoting data sovereignty within the continent.
In his comments, the CEO of Onix Data Centre, Yen Choi, explained that the benefits extend beyond data centers, and emphasised the positive impact for various sectors, including financial institutions, online gamers, travel agencies, and social media influencers. He explained how the Ghanaian data centre will significantly improve the performance of internet-based platforms throughout the country.
Mr. Choi also highlighted the world-class nature of the facility, comparing its quality to same held by tech giants such as Facebook and Google.
Ladi Okuneye, CEO of UniCloud Africa, further underscored the importance of local data storage for African nations. He stressed the critical role data plays in today’s world, likening it to “the next oil globally.” According to Mr. Okuneye, the ability for African countries to store their own data is becoming increasingly vital as its value continues to rise.
Africa Data Centres, which has colocation facilities in South Africa, Kenya, and Lagos, is gaining an inroad into the growing Ghanaian market through this partnership, pending the launch of its facility in Ghana. This strategic move is expected to be part of a broader trend, with more partnerships leveraging swap arrangements among colocation providers across Africa to expand coverage efficiently.
