IXAfrica data centres and Schneider Electric are pioneering a new era in Kenyas digital infrastructure with the unveiling of a state-of-the-art hyper-scale data centre. Their partnership promises to bring world-class, sustainable cloud services to the region, boosting reliability and efficiency.
The newly launched facility, NBOX1, is a Tier 3 carrier-neutral data centre equipped to support cutting-edge AI applications. It has been hailed as the largest and most technologically sophisticated digital ecosystem for cloud, colocation, and connectivity in East Africa.
At the heart of NBOX1s powered infrastructure lies Schneider Electrics MV and LV switchgear, ensuring stable and reliable cloud services. These services are powered by Kenyas renewable energy grid, aligning with global sustainability goals.
Ifeanyi Odoh, Schneider Electrics Country President in East Africa, highlighted the advanced features of their solutions. These are designed to support N1 redundancy with four independent power trains, meeting IXAfricas current and future needs. The facility aims to achieve a design PUE of 1.25 across the campus and guarantees 99.999 uptime.
IXAfricas CEO, Snehar Shah, emphasized Kenyas readiness for hyper-cloud technology. He cited the countrys advanced cloud adoption, digitally savvy ecosystem, diverse internet fibre connectivity, and access to reliable, low-carbon power sources as key factors. Shah also noted Kenyas stable regulatory and political environment, along with its strong economic growth forecast of 5.2 for 2024.
