Wholesale connectivity provider WIOCC has joined forces with iColo, a carrier-neutral data centre provider, in a strategic colocation agreement aimed at accelerating the growth of internet service providers (ISPs) in Mombasa, a coastal city in southeastern Kenya, and across the country.
This collaboration, we are told, is set to enhance digital infrastructure, improve interconnectivity and unlock new market opportunities for ISPs, ultimately contributing to Kenya’s digital economy.
WIOCC says it has successfully deployed the Mombasa Metro Network, interconnecting major data centres and submarine cable landing stations. This robust, future-proofed infrastructure now integrates seamlessly with iColo’s carrier-neutral data centres, fostering an advanced peering ecosystem that will provide ISPs with low-latency, high-performance connectivity solutions.
By leveraging WIOCC’s carrier-grade metro and national network infrastructure, say the two companies, ISPs can seamlessly extend their services beyond Mombasa, tapping into new regional and national markets without excessive capital expenditure.
iColo’s data centre campuses in Nairobi and Mombasa deliver key infrastructure that provides ISPs with access to high-capacity subsea cable systems, content delivery networks and cloud service providers. This carrier-neutral data centre platform creates a robust connected community for seamless connectivity in Kenya and the entire East African region. Digital Realty, the parent company of iColo, is a leading data centre provider across Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Latin America.
The partners sum up the benefits of the WIOCC-iColo collaboration as: optimising ISP interconnectivity to improve performance and reduce operational costs; providing a robust infrastructure that supports content delivery networks, cloud operators and enterprise clients; and enhancing redundancy and resilience, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity even in the face of network disruptions.
By leveraging WIOCC’s and iColo’s combined infrastructure and expertise, say the partners, ISPs can futureproof their operations, improve service quality and expand their footprint with minimal risk.