Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s first carrier neutral data center. In 2022, Ethiopia welcomed the country’s first carrier-neutral and commercial data center to the Ethio ICT Park, Addis Ababa. The Tier 3 facility hosts up to 800 racks with 10MW of power. Power and fibre connectivity are securely provided, giving customers the highest confidence in uninterrupted service.

Power delivery is via two separate sub-stations and two physically separate feeds to ensure maximum availability. In the case of multiple utility failures, UPS and dual generators will power the site without interruption until utility power is restored.

Data connectivity to the site is supplied by in-country internet service providers, Websprix and Ethio Telecom, using multiple feeds. This ensures reliable customer access to the Ethiopian national and metro networks.

International IP and cloud services are available through international suppliers accessed with redundant cross-border optical circuits. Customers can also access the IX platform, a web of interconnected switching platforms that route traffic via the shortest path, ensuring the fastest response times and best user experience.