Africa Data Centres, a Cassava Technologies group company, has announced its collaboration with the London Internet Exchange (LINX) as a full point of presence (PoP) for LINX Nairobi, the new East African interconnection hub.
This partnership aims to foster growth, enhance connectivity, and expand digital services across new markets in Africa.
LINX Nairobi, the region’s first interconnected, multi-site Internet Exchange Point (IXP), is scheduled to go live in the coming weeks. The technical specifications of the platform align with LINX’s designs in the UK and the US, providing redundancy and resilience for network peering.
Expansion of Digital Connectivity in East Africa
Kenya, with its rapidly growing fibre connectivity, is uniquely positioned to serve the entire East Africa region. The well-connected submarine cable network in Kenya offers pathways to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, making it an ideal location for LINX Nairobi.
Benefits for Africa Data Centre Customers
With the inclusion of LINX Nairobi at the Africa Data Centre’s NBO1 facility in Nairobi, customers will gain direct access to the LINX Nairobi peering community in Kenya through a single cross-connect. Additionally, they will benefit from LINX’s around-the-clock support and portal access.
Strengthening the Digital Ecosystem
Networks connecting to LINX Nairobi from various data centre locations will have the opportunity to establish peering arrangements, fostering a robust digital ecosystem and promoting localized traffic exchange.
Industry Expert Insights
Nurani Nimpuno, Head of Global Engagement for LINX, expresses the significance of LINX Nairobi as a hub for Kenya and East Africa. The new interconnection point will cater to the region’s growing demand for low latency, high-speed, and improved connectivity, attracting both local and international providers.
Tesh Durvasula, CEO of Africa Data Centres, emphasizes the value of the LINX partnership and the enhanced interconnection options it brings to their customers. The collaboration underlines the company’s growth and momentum, reinforcing its commitment to creating a strong ecosystem.
Advantages of Effective Interconnection Strategies
Durvasula highlights the importance of an effective interconnection strategy for businesses operating hybrid cloud models. The distribution of workloads and the efficient handling of network traffic between data centres, cloud providers, and end-users require reliable and high-speed connectivity. The partnership with LINX ensures businesses in Africa can connect globally while keeping their data within their own borders.
The collaboration between Africa Data Centres and LINX in bringing LINX Nairobi to the NBO1 facility demonstrates the commitment to driving digital transformation and connectivity in East Africa.
The introduction of this new interconnection hub will contribute to the growth of the region’s digital ecosystem, attracting local and international networks while providing enhanced interconnection options for Africa Data Centres’ customers.
The strategic partnership paves the way for a more integrated and resilient network infrastructure in Africa, supporting businesses in their journey towards digital excellence.
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