The Democratic Republic of Congo DRC has entered a new era of digital infrastructure with the launch of its first Tier-III certified, open-access, carrier-neutral data center. This groundbreaking facility, named OADC Texaf Digital, is the result of a joint venture between Open Access Data Centres OADC and TEXAF.
OADC Texaf Digital aims to establish a dynamic digital ecosystem in the DRC. It will support Internet Exchanges, content providers, cloud operators, carriers, telcos, and Internet Service Providers ISPs. These entities will be able to offer a wide array of digital products and services to both business and domestic customers throughout the country.
The newly operational 2MW-capable facility boasts several firsts for the DRC. It is the countrys first live open-access, carrier-neutral data center with Uptime Institute Tier-III certification. The centre is on track to achieve ISO27001 certification by Q3 2024. Major fibre network providers are already present, offering robust interconnect options to tenants.
OADC Texaf Digital provides integrated core digital infrastructure solutions. These include tailored colocation services and a variety of reliable connectivity and peering options. The facilitys power is sourced from hydro generation, ensuring environmentally sustainable operations with low Power Utilization Effectiveness PUE.
Kinshasa, with its population exceeding 16 million, stands at the epicenter of digital connectivity demand in the DRC and the surrounding region. The data center is strategically located within TEXAFs SILIKIN VILLAGE digital hub. It is operated by OADC, an award-winning WIOCC Group company recognized as Africas fastest-growing data center company.
