PAIX Data Centres has announced the construction of a new state-of-the-art data centre in Dakar, Senegal. This development marks an important strategic milestone for PAIX Data Centres as it continues to expand its network in West Africa to meet the growing demand for high-quality digital infrastructure.
PAIX Data Centres is already operational in Accra, Ghana, Nairobi, Kenya and Djibouti.
Benefits for the region and customers
Four submarine cables are already connected to Dakar (ACE, MainOne, SAT3, SHARE) and more cables are currently being installed (2Africa), making the data centre a key access point for customers looking to serve the region’s emerging markets.
The PAIX Dakar data centre will provide essential digital infrastructure to support innovation and economic growth in West Africa.
Businesses will benefit from access to reliable connectivity and high-quality colocation services, helping to strengthen their competitiveness and resilience.
A state-of-the-art data center
To set up the infrastructure, PAIX Data Centers purchased the land to build the buildings to house the data center equipment. The goal is to have a modern facility offering approximately 918 m² of usable space and critical power of up to 1.2 megawatts. The first phase of the project is scheduled to be operational in 2026, marking a milestone in the development of digital services in the region.
The new PAIX Dakar data center will provide a robust and secure infrastructure to host IT equipment. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to deliver optimal performance, exceptional reliability and flexible solutions tailored to the needs of local and international businesses. The main features of the PAIX Dakar data center are:
- 1.2 MW of IT load to ensure sufficient and stable power supply for critical operations.
- 900 square meters of colocation space offering flexible and scalable solutions for a variety of hosting needs.
- 330 bays to house a wide range of IT equipment in a secure and controlled environment.
Environmental Commitment
PAIX Data Centres has made a series of environmental commitments and is continually working to design high-performance data centres that take advantage of the latest design innovations.
Operational strategies aim to optimise the maximum use of local resources, operating at the most efficient temperatures and saving cooling water consumption in water-stressed regions.
PAIX Data Centres is committed to using 100% renewable energy in the construction of its data centres by 2030.
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