Cameroon's ST Digital to build more data centres in francophone Africa
TLDR
- ST Digital to build three data centers in Gabon, Cote d’Ivoire, and Togo to enhance cloud infrastructure presence in Francophone Africa.
- Expectations for the first two data centers to be operational this year, with the Togo center slated for completion in 2025.
- Recent €10 million investment from UHURU Investment Partners and discussions with subsea cable operators for interconnectivity demonstrating strategic growth initiatives.
Cameroon-based pan-African cloud service provider ST Digital has announced plans to construct three data centers in the Francophone region of Africa, amid a continent-wide boom in a market that has attracted even the largest tech companies globally.
The first two data centers, slated for Gabon and Cote d’Ivoire, are expected to become operational this year. The third in Togo is scheduled for completion in 2025. Specifications for the centers have not been disclosed but ST Digital aims to bolster its presence in the region and enhance its cloud infrastructure.
These projects come on the heels of a recent €10 million ($10.86 million) investment from UHURU Investment Partners into ST Digital. The company has also initiated discussions with subsea cable operators to facilitate interconnectivity for its new data centers.
Key Takeaways
Digital adoption in the Francophone region experienced a notable surge starting in 2020, propelled by the COVID-19 lockdown, which prompted businesses worldwide to embrace digitalization. In addition to established businesses transitioning to digital platforms, numerous online companies have emerged since then. According to a report, over 300 digital financial services were launched between 2020 and 2023. However, the quality of digital services has been hindered by inadequate digital infrastructure, such as data centers. As of 2023, the total number of data centers in Africa was just above 100, with 61 of them located in South Africa. By expanding its data center footprint and strengthening its infrastructure, ST Digital aims to meet the growing demand for cloud services and connectivity solutions across the Francophone region of Africa.
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