The US firm Raxio issued a statement commemorating the opening of independent data facility located at Gorro , outskirts of Addis Ababa, in Shger City .
This information centre was developed at a cost of $30 million and installed with technology to help financial, educational, and commercial institutions exchange information quickly and securely.
800 Racks with up to 3MW of IT power are housed in this Tier III centre, and the programme announcing the company’s work launch yesterday claimed that it has a continuously operational IT infrastructure.
It is claimed that by making the data flow entirely domestic, the data center’s customers will lower the cost of internet access.
Robert Mullins, CEO of Raxio Group, expressed, “The launch of a new facility is always culmination of a long and, at times arduous, journey-a journey of dedication, hard work and bringing all our collective expertise at Raxio to bear. We are extremely proud to deliver such unique, first-of-its kind vital infrastructure to Ethiopia, and are convinced that it will support Ethiopia’s ambitious goals for its continued digital transformation and digital inclusion initiatives.”
Raxio Ethiopia is the first of several facilities Raxio plans to open in the next few months. Robert Mullins added, “This is hugely exciting time for us as a company. After our launch in Uganda two years ago, Raxio Ethiopia is the first in a series of facilities we will be opening between now and the end of the first half 2024, with cur facilities in Mozambique, Ivory Coast and DRC next in line. With these facilities and more to follow later in 2024 and early 2025, we are continuing to execute on our promise of delivering world-class data centre
Bewket Taffere, General Manager of Raxio Data Centre in Ethiopia, stated, “The launch of our flagship facility in Addis Ababa represents a major milestone in our journey at Raxio, and for our country. We anticipate that this facility will be a catalyst for increased economic development in Ethiopia, supporting local businesses and government agencies, as well as attracting regional and international service and content providers into Ethiopia. Our Tier III certification is testament to the calibre of solutions we are providing, and delivers our customers with the assurances they require that their equipment is in the best possible hands.”
Raxio’s newest data centre is expected to have a transformative impact for Ethiopia. As the country focuses on digital inclusion, Raxio’s Tier III facility will contribute significantly to extending the ICT infrastructure network, ensuring that the benefits of technology are accessible throughout the nation helping to improve access to educational, social, and business resources. Moreover, the launch of this flagship facility is expected to have a profound impact on local enterprises, providing them with a reliable, secure, and always-on environment for their critical IT infrastructure.” He added
Raxio Group is one of Africa’s carrier-neutral Tier data centre operators, delivering best-in-class colocation services. Established in 2018, we aim to provide indietry-standard, carrier-grade facilities and services that form the foundation for Africa’s digital economy. Hollowing the launch of our first facility in Uganda, Raxio now has a presence in Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote d’Ivoire. Tanzania, Mozambique, and Angola. We are constantly expanding our footprint and are on trick to build several new facilities over the next two years, establishing a network of interconnected data centres servicing
the active and latent demand across the African continent.