AFR-IX telecom, global Internet Service Provider establishes strategic regional Point of Presence (POP) at ONIX Data Center
Accra, Ghana, 29 November 2022 – AFR-IX telecom – infrastructure and telecom operator – establishes POP at ONIX Data Centre. The global Internet Service Provider with service coverage in over 50 countries in Africa, delivering Internet and data services to Enterprises, International Carriers, Telecommunication Operators and the largest Pan Africa Network with more than 60 POPs, has established its major Point of Presence (POP) in ONIX Data Centre, the flagship data center Tier IV facility in Accra.
This new POP at ONIX is AFR-IX telecom’s 2nd POP in the Ghana.
AFR-IX telecom establishes POP at ONIX Data Centre
Eduardo Puigcarbó, Global Account Manager and Head of Ghana Operations commented on Ghana as a strategic location for AFR-IX telecom; “We needed a world class carrier neutral colocation data centre facility for our services and connectivity solutions. This partnership with ONIX satisfies our requirements for providing world-class Tier IV certified data centre and data centre interconnection to our clients, especially in the West Africa subregion.”
“We offer internationally high quality and personalised Internet and data services to corporates and telecommunications in the African continent and our extensive Pan African Network covered with terrestrial and submarine cables makes AFR-IX telecom one of the leading Telecom operating service providers in Africa, and the most reliable and largest metro-Ethernet network with Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS).”
Michael Nahon, CEO of ONIX Data Centre, commented, “we are extremely excited about our partnership with AFR-IX telecom. The entrance of AFR-IX telecom into Onix provides a major boost to Enterprises, International Carriers and Telecommunication Operators seeking Internet and data service coverage in the more than 50 countries AFR-IX telecom are operating in. The ability for tenants to interconnect through the IXP is of major benefit and greatly enhances the ecosystem within the facility.
With extensive reach in Europe and Africa, our existing and future clients will be able to utilise all of AFR-IX’ extensive Network and Cloud services including their Layer 2 and 3 services, SD-WAN, Managed service, IPLC, and cloud platform service. ISPs will connect “peer” via the IXP in the facility to the AFR-IX network . This is an important day for us.”
About AFR-IX telecom
AFR-IX Telecom provides Data, MPLS, SDN, and Managed solutions across Africa. They serve Corporates, International Carriers, and Telecommunication Operators.
The company holds licenses in Spain, Portugal, the USA, and several African countries. AFR-IX is also pursuing additional licenses soon.
By integrating operations and managed services, AFR-IX Telecom sets up complete IT infrastructure across the continent.
They boast the largest Metro Ethernet Pan-African Network and offer global coverage. With over 50 POPs in Africa, Europe, and America, they ensure reliable connectivity through subsea and terrestrial cables.
Recognized as a rapidly growing telecom company, AFR-IX ranked 8th in 2020, 16th in 2021, and 11th in 2022 by the FT 1000.
Their infrastructure investments include the Barcelona Cable Landing Station, providing open access for subsea cable operators. Additionally, they manage the Medusa Submarine Cable System, the largest in the Mediterranean.
AFR-IX telecom Press Enquiries:
Andrea Guinó
aguino@afr-ix.com
About ONIX Data Center
Onix Data Centre Ltd owns and operates data centres in Africa. Its flagship facility is in Accra, Ghana. This facility is the only Tier IV certified, carrier-neutral co-location Data Centre in the region.
As a Tier IV facility, it provides stable, reliable, and uninterrupted service with 99.995% uptime. Clients benefit from world-class cooling and fire suppression systems, plus backup energy redundancy. This setup offers cost savings compared to building and maintaining an in-house facility.
Moreover, the Accra data centre features a 726kWp onsite solar farm. This solar farm supplies enough energy to run the entire facility. It supports Onix’s sustainability policy and reduces environmental impact.
The facility holds official accreditations, including Uptime Tier IV and PCI-DSS. These certifications meet the strict requirements of regulated entities, such as telecom companies, banks,, healthcare, and government agencies. These organizations use Onix Data Centre for colocation.
Onix Data Centre Press Enquiries
Samuel Polley
Samuel@onixdc.com
