ST Digital, a prominent African cloud services provider, has expanded into the Democratic Republic of the Congo [DRC]. This is through a partnership with OADC Texaf – Kinshasa. The country’s first live open-access, carrier-neutral, Uptime Institute Tier-III certified data centre.
This collaboration positions ST Digital to capitalize on the DRC’s rapid digital transformation, leveraging the 2MW-capacity OADC Texaf – Kinshasa facility. Which serves as the cornerstone of the country’s burgeoning digital ecosystem. The facility hosts leading national and international carriers and is on track to achieve ISO27001 certification. This highlights its commitment to security and operational excellence.
“Our facility offers the ideal environment for this growth, providing secure, carrier-neutral, open-access, reliable, and scalable infrastructure. That supports the delivery of diverse digital content across the region,” said Mohammed Bouhelal, Managing Director of OADC Texaf.
High Quality Digital Content Demand
ST Digital’s presence in the OADC Texaf data centre enables the company to deliver faster and more reliable content to the DRC’s growing population. With over 100 million people, including 16 million in Kinshasa alone. The demand for high-quality digital content is surging due to increased connectivity and digitalisation efforts across the country.
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“The DRC’s digital transformation is creating immense opportunities for content providers. Our expansion into this market is a key part of our growth strategy. Partnering with OADC Texaf – Kinshasa ensures that our content reaches audiences with the speed, security and quality they expect. This move will not only benefit our business but also contribute to the overall digitalisation of the DRC. It will enhance access to information and entertainment for a wider population.” Said Jean-Francis AHANDA, General Manager Data Center services, ST Digital.
The DRC, with its population of over 100 million, and the vibrant city of Kinshasa with over 16 million inhabitants is experiencing significant growth in content consumption driven by increased access to connectivity and ongoing digitalisation efforts. As the government and private sector continue to invest in digital infrastructure, the demand for localised and high-quality content is expected to rise sharply. ST Digital’s entry into the DRC market through the OADC Texaf – Kinshasa data centre is a strategic move that will enable the company to tap into this growing demand and provide faster, more reliable content delivery to millions of users.
As the DRC’s government and private sector continue to invest in digital infrastructure, ST Digital’s entry is expected to drive content delivery and support the country’s ongoing digital growth.
