EdgeNext and iXAfrica Partner to Accelerate Digital Infrastructure Growth Across East Africa
Together, the two companies commit to delivering mission-critical, low-latency, and high-performance solutions tailored to the needs of enterprise clients in financial services, media, telecom, and cloud-native sectors.
EdgeNext , a global leader in cloud infrastructure and edge computing services, has partnered with iXAfrica Data Centres , East Africa’s premier hyperscale, AI-ready data centre, to drive the next wave of digital infrastructure growth across the region.
This strategic alliance combines EdgeNext’s global edge platform, including CDN, bare metal, and edge compute, with iXAfrica’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and carrier-neutral ecosystem at its flagship Nairobi One (NBOX1) campus. Together, the two companies commit to delivering mission-critical, low-latency, and high-performance solutions tailored to the needs of enterprise clients in financial services, media, telecom, and cloud-native sectors.
“Partnering with iXAfrica allows us to bring our global edge platform closer to where digital demand is scaling fastest. This alliance enables enterprises in East Africa to deploy latency-sensitive applications, deliver content seamlessly, and meet regulatory data sovereignty requirements all from a local base.”
-Terence Wang, CEO, EdgeNext.
With East Africa emerging as one of the fastest-growing digital economies globally, this partnership positions EdgeNext and iXAfrica as key enablers of regional cloud transformation. Enterprise customers will benefit from:
- Ultra-low latency and edge acceleration for real-time workloads
- Localized compute and content delivery that enhances compliance and performance
- Scalable infrastructure for AI, fintech, gaming, and media deployments
“This partnership with EdgeNext unlocks new possibilities for enterprises operating in East Africa. It reflects our long-term vision to build the continent’s most trusted, AI-optimized digital infrastructure empowering global brands to deploy, scale, and thrive.”
-Snehar Shah, CEO, iXAfrica.
EdgeNext and iXAfrica will be offering a suite of integrated, enterprise-grade solutions for companies seeking to modernize their digital infrastructure. From bare metal to advanced edge services, this partnership equips organizations with the tools to operate efficiently, securely, and at scale.
