Data center operator Raxio Group has opened a US$30 million, 19,000 square meter, 3MW facility that can host over 800 server racks in Angola.
- •The new facility, which is Raxio’s sixth on the continent, more than doubles the capabilities of any existing data centre in the country.
- •The facility will serve as the host site for Angola’s Internet Exchange Point (IXP)—allowing local internet traffic to stay in-country rather than routed internationally.
- •In addition to Angola, Raxio Group is present in Uganda, Ethiopia, Mozambique, DRC, Côte d’Ivoire, and plans are already underway for Tanzania.
“Raxio Angola represents a leap forward for our country’s digital economy,” said Mário Oliveira, Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication. “This significant investment supports Angola’s vision of becoming a regional technology leader and delivers real benefits for our people and businesses.”
Located in Cacuaco, Luanda Province, the data centre is powered by two independent dedicated substations plus backup from two large generators, UPS devices and batteries.
“By bringing world-class infrastructure, we are unlocking faster, more reliable internet and creating the conditions for Angola’s future competitiveness and digital independence,” Maria Miguel Pinto, who became Raxio Angola’s General Manager in September.
Raxio Group customers range from government agencies and mobile network operators to multinationals and startups.
