Located in Abuja, Nigeria’s political capital, the ABV1 Data Center by Digital Realty is a modern hub for connectivity and digital transformation. This cutting-edge facility offers a secure, cloud-neutral and carrier-neutral colocation environment tailored to support a wide range of IT strategies.
With a total footprint of 200 m² (2,150 ft²), ABV1 provides flexible options—from individual cabinets to fully private suites—making it ideal for businesses of all sizes. Its power infrastructure is built for reliability, featuring N+1 UPS redundancy, while N+1 cooling systems ensure consistent performance and operational efficiency.
Strategically positioned in a rapidly growing region, ABV1 offers direct access to the Nigeria Internet Exchange Point (NIXP), enabling fast, seamless data exchange and enhanced connectivity.
Whether you’re looking to scale, secure your infrastructure, or connect across networks, ABV1 offers the space, power, and connectivity to make it happen.
Size:
200m²
Medallion Communications Limited (MCL) was founded through a strategic collaboration of telecom experts with deep industry experience and diverse backgrounds. The company was created with a clear vision: to help bridge the digital divide between developing and developed countries.
Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria—with a key data center located there—Medallion also maintains operations in North America and several other African countries.
Medallion’s mission is to develop and manage carrier-neutral telecom infrastructure that enables operators to deliver reliable, efficient, and affordable services to the public—without bias or restrictions.
To achieve this, Medallion builds secure, high-tech interconnect switching centers that facilitate the exchange of telecom traffic—including voice, SMS, fax, and video—between different operators. These services are available to all players in the ecosystem, from mobile and fixed-line providers to value-added service and content providers.
Medallion’s infrastructure is built to be robust and protocol-independent, supporting both traditional TDM and modern IP-based networks. It’s also designed for seamless integration with Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), ensuring local content providers are fully supported.
Size:
195m²
Unrivaled Connectivity at the Core
MainOne’s MDX-I Lekki Data Center offers direct access to the company’s 1.92 Tbps international subsea cable via an adjacent cable landing station. The facility is integrated with a world-class IP Next Generation Network (NGN), extensive terrestrial fiber infrastructure, and is interconnected with all major network operators and ISPs—ensuring fast, reliable, and redundant connectivity.
Globally Recognized Certifications
The data center is Tier III certified by the Uptime Institute and complies with Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) 942 standards. Operational processes also adhere to rigorous international standards, including PCI-DSS for data security and ISO 27001 for information security management.
Robust Infrastructure for Critical Workloads
The facility offers highly secure and reliable floor space for hosting IT equipment, complete with enterprise-grade power distribution, cooling systems, structured cabling, fire suppression, and physical security.
Strategic Coastal Location
Located in Lekki, the MDX-I facility is positioned right next to MainOne’s cable landing station, giving clients direct, low-latency access to international bandwidth—ideal for latency-sensitive applications and content delivery.
Size:
1500m²
Africa’s Leading Carrier-Neutral Tier III Data Centre
Located on a secure 22,000 m² (240,000 ft²) site within a private estate, this Tier III facility stands 30 meters above sea level—the highest point in the area—offering natural protection against flooding.
Reliability You Can Count On
Since launching in October 2013, the data center has maintained 100% uptime, with no unplanned outages—thanks to a strong focus on infrastructure reliability and operational excellence.
Dense, Carrier-Neutral Connectivity
With direct access to over 40 local carriers and all five of Africa’s major subsea cables (ACE, GLO1, MainOne, SAT-3, and WACS), the facility provides unmatched network diversity and connectivity.
Strategic Location
Positioned in an industrial zone with robust utility and network access, and situated 30 meters above sea level within a private estate, the site combines accessibility with security and resilience.
Sophisticated Power Infrastructure
The data center features an advanced N+N power architecture and is the first and only carrier-neutral colocation facility in Sub-Saharan Africa to achieve Uptime Institute’s Tier III Certification of Constructed Facility (TCCF).
Commitment to Sustainability
Rack Centre is setting new benchmarks in energy efficiency, targeting regional best-in-class Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE). The company actively contributes to key Sustainable Development Goals, including Affordable and Clean Energy, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, and Climate Action—driving forward green data center initiatives across the continent.
Size:
1094m²
Africa Data Centres is expanding its Midrand facility in Johannesburg, driven by surging demand for data center capacity as businesses across the continent fast-track their digital transformation efforts post-COVID-19.
The upgraded facility will provide the flexibility modern enterprises need—offering everything from low-density racks for smaller businesses to high-density solutions for large enterprises.
Once complete, the expansion will add 10 megawatts of capacity and significantly boost the region’s available data center infrastructure. Built to Tier IV standards—one of the highest levels of data center reliability—this facility is among the few of its kind in South Africa.
The development will feature four data halls with 6,000 m² of white space (approximately 64,600 ft²), a total IT load of 20 MW, and direct connectivity to major network hubs and Dark Fibre Infrastructure. Efficient cooling will be maintained through hot and cold aisle containment systems.
To ensure high levels of security and reliability, all critical systems will be monitored around the clock via a security operations center and service control center. The facility also features a low-pressure gas fire suppression system activated by dual-sensor fire detection.
Africa Data Centres maintains rigorous compliance with international standards, including ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and PCI DSS, ensuring robust data security and operational excellence.
Size:
9000m²
The JN1 Johannesburg International Business Exchange™ (IBX) data center was announced in 2022, with the first phase completed in mid-2024.
This initial phase offers 4MW of power and space for 690 cabinets across 20,000 square feet of colocation space. Two more phases are planned, and once fully built out, the facility will provide 20MW of capacity, accommodate 3,450 cabinets, and span over 100,000 square feet.
Size:
1900m²
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Digital Realty’s MPM1 Data Center in Maputo, Mozambique delivers reliable, scalable infrastructure just minutes from Maputo International Airport. With 200 m² (2,152 sq. ft.) of space, it offers room for business growth, backed by 2N power redundancy and N+1 cooling to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Designed for high availability and efficiency, MPM1 meets the needs of businesses requiring consistent uptime. The facility features 24/7/365 on-site security, 90-day CCTV backup, and is certified to PCI-DSS and ISO 27001 standards—providing robust data protection and compliance for mission-critical workloads.
Size:
632m²
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