Press Release
Onix Data Centre
Thursday 11th May 2023
Onix Data Centre is pleased to share an update on its Tier 3 carrier neutral facility, located at the Almadies 2Africa Cable Landing Station in Dakar. Following the launch on 16 February, the final designs are ready to be submitted to the Uptime Institute for certification with an expected completion date in Q4, 2023.
Mamadou Kebe, CEO of Onix Senegal, said that “the Onix Data Centre in Dakar is a tremendous opportunity for Senegal and international organisations that require space in West Africa as the facility is optimally located at the CLS.The build is making Good progress.”
Due to its location, the Onix Data Centre at the Almadies 2Africa CLS, becomes part of an exclusive list of facilities with direct access to multiple subsea cables and backhaul routes. This strategic location offers unparalleled carrier neutral connectivity for both local and international companies while avoiding cable challenges faced in Africa. The facility will extend connectivity solutions across the West Coast of Africa. For Senegal, the data centre will be a catalyst for unlocking digital services and economic growth. The digital transformation will attract foreign investment bolstering the country’s development.
Onix Dakar promises to bring transformative benefits to Senegal and the broader West African region. As we approach the facility’s completion date, we invite interested parties to contact our team for more information or to discuss partnership opportunities.
