Ethiopia represents one of Africa's most promising ICT markets, with a population exceeding 120 million and rapidly growing internet penetration currently at 25%.
Ethiopia represents one of Africa's most promising ICT markets, with a population exceeding 120 million and rapidly growing internet penetration currently at 25%. Since launching operations in August 2022, followed by our Phase 2 expansion in June 2023, we have established ourselves as a crucial enabler of Ethiopia's digital transformation.
Our facility hosts Ethiopia's first Internet Exchange through our collaboration with ADDIX Technology Solutions, marking a significant milestone in the country's digital infrastructure development. Major network operators, including Ethio Telecom, Safaricom, and Websprix, have extended their fibre networks to our Meet-Me-Room, creating a robust ecosystem for digital services.
The strategic location of our Ethiopian facility provides direct access to cable landing stations in Djibouti, Kenya, Somaliland, and Sudan. This comprehensive connectivity enables businesses to establish efficient, cost-effective network solutions across the country and beyond.
The facility enables simplified, fully routable interconnects across all cabinets using structured cabling for fibre and copper, including major cable systems like SMW-3, EIG, and SEA-ME-WE-5, ensuring high availability and flexibility.
The facility uses secure 42U racks with extended 1200mm depth and perforated doors for optimal airflow, providing ample space for cabling and restricted access via individually locked cabinets.
Wingu offers colocation in managed areas or private cages, with flexible network operator choices and uninterrupted service through regular maintenance.
The local municipality supplies power. Any power failures will be restored without interruption by the site’s UPS and generators, ensuring customers enjoy uninterrupted power, 100% of the time.
We have comprehensive perimeter and building security in place with 24/7 guarding. Pre-authorisation is required for data centre access. A visitor’s identity is visually confirmed, with additional biometric confirmation.
Simplified interconnect between cabinets in every row of the collocation area.
These include SMW-3, EIG, EASSy, AAE-1, SEA-ME-WE-5, and Aden-Djibouti.
Any point within the centre can be connected with any other point via multiple routes.
Cabling for single and multimode fibre, Cat 6 UTP or GPO copper can be arranged.
All cabling is managed by structured cabling policies and is implemented by our technicians to guarantee availability.
Cabinets comprise of 42U racks
An additional 200mm of depth is added per cabinet, making each cabinet 1200mm deep, allowing space for wiring, air flow and access
All cabinets have unique locks, ensuring that only approved personnel can gain access
Perforated front and back doors allow for 86% airflow
Colocation facilities are available in managed client areas or a private cage
Clients can choose from a variety of network operators or ISPs
Routine daily, weekly and monthly maintenance is performed without interruption to data centre services
The local municipality supplies power. Any power failures will be restored without interruption by the site’s UPS and generators, ensuring customers enjoy uninterrupted power, 100% of the time.
Racks are supplied by concurrently maintainable, fault-tolerant dual power paths
The facility is installed with integrated, segregated and concurrently maintainable IT and mechanical distribution boards (A+B)
Highly efficient delta lithium-ion battery cabinets
Automatic transfer switches and external UPS maintenance bypass
Hot-swappable UPS components and fault-tolerant design improve redundancy and serviceability
Multiple generators with 30 days of available fuel for disaster management
We have comprehensive perimeter and building security in place with 24/7 guarding. Pre-authorisation is required for data centre access. A visitor’s identity is visually confirmed, with additional biometric confirmation.
Service areas are physically separated from data centre areas
All areas have 24/7 intelligent monitoring and video surveillance with integrated motion sensors
A unified building monitoring system logs all security and environmental data
Alarms and early warning messages alert technicians on duty
Customisable access policies can be implemented for private cage customers
Multiple cooling zones with independent heating, ventilation and air conditioning
Temperature controlled and maintained between 22°C and 25°C, dependent on the season
Independent humidity and temperature monitoring
We have proactive fire monitoring systems incorporating best practice fire protection and prevention procedures. The center is designed for a 120/120/120 fire rating for integrity, containment and insulation.
Very early smoke detection apparatus (VESDA) complemented by conventional and optical smoke and heat detection
Multi-zone monitoring for industry grade protection.
Diesel generators and tanks are physically separated
All monitoring and fire protection equipment is fed via an independent power source
Automated inert gas fire suppression systems