THE Onix Data Centre, a carrier-neutral colocation facility accredited with Tier IV status in Accra, Ghana, has now become an integral part of the Angola Cables’ Global Data Centre Interconnect. This strategic integration aims to significantly bolster international connectivity in Ghana and Senegal, offering an extensive gateway to 66 additional data centres, 8 OTTs/CDNs, and 21 IXPs. The move facilitates the provisioning of secure digital solutions and managed services for clients, aligning seamlessly with Onix’s commitment to fostering a robust ecosystem of partners.
Spanning an expansive area of 2,000 square metres, the data centre has been meticulously designed to cater to the escalating demands of businesses not only in Ghana but also across the region. Presently, the facility houses critical banking and financial clients, providing adaptable services tailored for the business and corporate sectors. With an unwavering focus on ensuring maximum uptime and reliability, the data centre currently accommodates 170 racks with capacities of 3kW and 5kW each. Additionally, a pod consisting of 50 racks is available for individual clients seeking cost-effective shared infrastructure solutions.
Michael Nahon, CEO of Onix, underscored the significance of partnering with Angola Cables via its West African subsidiary, TelCables, in delivering interconnected carrier and cloud-neutral services to a diverse spectrum of customers overseeing their digital assets and mission-critical data. He emphasised the facility’s steadfast dedication to reliability, catering to hyperscalers, carriers supporting terrestrial networks, and forthcoming subsea cables anticipated for the region.
Fernando Fernandes, CEO of TelCables Nigeria and West Africa, stressed the burgeoning significance of Ghana and Senegal within the Pan-African market’s expanding economies. He applauded partners like Onix for their pivotal role in developing infrastructural capabilities that broaden digital services, serving as a pivotal platform for ISPs, CDNs, and enterprises contributing to the meteoric surge in data traffic, cloud services, and content distribution across the African continent.
