Nairobi, Kenya — 23 June 2025. 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,” said Terence Wang, CEO of EdgeNext. “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.”
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,” said Snehar Shah, CEO of iXAfrica. “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.”
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.
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About EdgeNext
EdgeNext, a leading provider in the global edge cloud service arena, boasts an impressive infrastructure of over 1,700 edge nodes spread across more than 250 cities globally. The company has established profound interconnection collaborations with over 100 key operators worldwide. These partnerships enable EdgeNext to offer comprehensive edge cloud services that encompass networking, security, and computing, catering to the diverse needs of its global enterprise clientele.
Dedicated to enhancing its reach and capabilities, EdgeNext has been actively expanding its nodes and infrastructure within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This expansion aims to deliver effective, bespoke solutions to major Internet Service Providers (ISPs), local and international organizations, and business partners, ensuring their unique requirements are met precisely and efficiently.
About iXAfrica
iXAfrica Data Centres in Nairobi, Kenya is East Africa’s first Hyper-scale Carrier-neutral, AI-ready Data Centre and the latest digital habitat for cloud, colocation, and connectivity. iXAfrica provides world-class and highly resilient Data Centre infrastructure to create a vital part of the internet backbone of East Africa. With Nairobi One Campus’s overall design capacity of 22.5MW, iXAfrica has the largest data centre project in the greater East African region, serving a total population of over 300 million people. The campus is situated close to the main fiber optic communications arteries and is in close proximity to major and resilient electrical connections, capable of delivering high-availability and low-carbon power. iXAfrica is also able to power the high-density AI workloads as high as 50 kW per rack using its free-air cooling technology and over 90% of Kenya’s electricity is generated from renewable/clean energy sources.
For more information visit;
www.ixafrica.co.ke and www.edgenext.com
For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, contact:
iXAfrica Data Centres
Murage Gichuki
Marketing Manager
Tel +254 793 973 584
EdgeNext
Michele Chen
Michele@edgenext.com
Tel +1 425 638 2146
