Wingu Africa Launches Cloud Exchange Platform in Tanzania
Wingu Africa has launched the Wingu Cloud Exchange platform in Tanzania, offering locally hosted cloud services with predictable pricing, fast deployment and seamless integration with global cloud providers...
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Wingu Africa has launched its Cloud Exchange Platform (WCX) in Tanzania, expanding its locally hosted cloud services across East Africa. This initiative aims to provide businesses with a reliable and cost-effective alternative to offshore cloud services, keeping data within regional borders.
- Wingu Cloud Exchange offers predictable pricing in local currency, fast deployment, and scalability without major upfront investments.
- Key components include Wingu Compute, Wingu Kubernetes, Wingu Drive, and Wingu Security.
- According to Nicholas Lodge, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Wingu Africa, the platform was developed in response to customer demand for a simple and dependable local cloud option.
- Erkan Satik, Director of Cloud Ecosystem and Alliances at Wingu Africa, highlighted that WCX broadens choices for enterprises, enabling faster application deployment and improved performance through local hosting.
- The launch is part of Wingu Africa's broader strategy to support sustainable digital growth and enhance regional data infrastructure across Africa.
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