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RIDE joins wingu.africa ecosystems to Expand Transportation Services in Ethiopia

17 May 2023

A well-established transportation and hailing services company in Ethiopia, RIDE, is the latest to benefit from the ecosystem of wingu.africa’s data centers. As part of the new partnership, RIDE will use the wingu.africa data center to host its services, including the RIDE App, which allows users to hail a ride on demand or pre-book for later use. A new point…

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Wingu’s East Africa Expansion Gains Momentum with Multiple Signings

28 April 2023

wingu.africa group limited (“Wingu”), East Africa’s specialist carrier-neutral data center group, has four data centers operating in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somaliland and Tanzania, and additional capacity is being added in each of these markets, including a major new facility in Djibouti. The integrated data center and cable landing station will be Tier 3 certified, carrier-neutral and connected with all existing telecoms…

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The Importance of a Reliable Data Ecosystem for Business Growth

24 April 2023

In today's fast-paced business environment, data is the lifeblood of any successful enterprise. It is the foundation on which companies build their strategies, make informed decisions, and optimize their operations. With the growing amount of data generated every day, businesses need a reliable and secure data ecosystem to store, process, and manage their data effectively. wingu.africa, as a leading data…

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The Importance of Backhaul and Interconnection in East Africa

In the world of technology, the ability to transfer data quickly and efficiently is critical to business success. Backhaul and interconnection are two vital components that enable businesses to achieve this goal. Backhaul refers to the connection between a company's network and an internet service provider, while interconnection refers to the connection between different networks. In East Africa, where reliable…

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Sudatel Joins wingu.africa in Djibouti Data Center

07 March 2023

Sudatel, Sudan’s largest fixed broadband supplier and owner of Sudani One, Sudan’s second-largest mobile network, has announced its participation in the DjIX platform at Wingu’s Djibouti Data Center. Sudatel will be connected to the DjIX platform through its international company, Expresso, starting in March 2023, and immediately open to peering with operators and content providers. This move is expected to…

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