PAIX Data Centres has announced the construction of a new data centre in Dakar, Senegal. The company stated in a statement that this development is a key strategic milestone in its West African expansion to address the rising demand for reliable digital infrastructure.
The company added that 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 construction of this new data centre in Dakar demonstrates our commitment to the development of digital infrastructure in West Africa. ” Boubacar Fall Sy, Managing Director of PAIX Data Centres Senegal, said.
”We look forward to providing local and international businesses with world-class colocation and connectivity services, facilitating their digital transformation.”
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. The main features include 1.2 MW of IT load , 900 square meters of colocation space and 330 bays to house a wide range of IT equipment.
“PAIX Data Centres’ investment in the PAIX Dakar data center positions it at the crossroads of connectivity between West Africa, Europe and South America. The strong network hub created by the aggregation of multiple submarine cable landing points connecting to terrestrial cables makes Dakar a very attractive gateway. ” Wouter van Hulten, CEO of PAIX Data Centres, said.
”We have received strong interest from our connectivity, CDN, social media and cloud customers looking to serve the emerging markets accessible by these cables. We plan to develop thriving cloud and content magnet hubs in Dakar.” he added.
PAIX Data Centres is a member of the European Global Gateway Business Advisory Group and works in collaboration with the European Union to foster the development of digital infrastructure on the African continent.
The company is already operational in Accra, Ghana, Nairobi, Kenya and Djibouti.
”We are confident that this data center will become a strategic pillar for Senegal’s technological development, supporting local companies in their digital transition and attracting international investment in the information and communication technology sector.” the company said.
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