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Firm bolsters East Africa's tech hub with data centre

Firm bolsters East Africa's tech hub with data centre

Digital Realty's growth in Nairobi is part of a larger trend of more investment in data centres across Africa due to the rising need for digital services, cloud computing, and secure data handling...

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Global data centre company Digital Realty has expanded its presence in East Africa with the launch of the Nairobi Two (NBO2) Data Centre in Karen, Nairobi.

The new facility adds 6.4 megawatts (MW) of IT power capacity to Digital Realty's Nairobi campus, increasing the total to over 14 MW.
Key organizations involved include Digital Realty, the world's largest data centre company, and its local partner iColo.
The NBO2 Data Centre is designed to support Kenya's growing digital economy and enhance the region's connectivity for various enterprises, including financial services and cloud providers, while also achieving LEED Silver certification for sustainability.

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