Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania

Developing Tanzania’s digital economy

Launched in mid-2022, wingu Tanzania is the first integrated carrier-neutral data center and cable landing station in the country. The facility is connected to our other data centers, strategically located across East Africa, including in Djibouti, Ethiopia and Somaliland.

Working with our local partner, Athena Core Technologies Ltd, the Tier 3 facility will host international cable landings and offer colocation services for local and international customers, improving internet speed, reliability, and affordability. The data center and cable landing station incorporates energy-saving technology while using green energy where possible.

This infrastructure development is critical to the country’s strategy to grow its ICT sector, directly generating highly skilled jobs and enabling entrepreneurial activity and employment in the digital age.

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Data center features

Connectivity

  • 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 center 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

Physical infrastructure

  • 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

Infrastructure and service

  • 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 center services

Power

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

Security

We have comprehensive perimeter and building security in place with 24/7 guarding. Pre-authorisation is required for data center access. A visitor’s identity is visually confirmed, with additional biometric confirmation.

  • Service areas are physically separated from data center 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
  • Customisable access policies can be implemented for private cage customers
  • Alarms and early warning messages alert technicians on duty

Environment

  • 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

Fire protection

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
  • Automated inert gas fire suppression systems
  • Multi-zone monitoring
  • Diesel generators and tanks are physically separated
  • All monitoring and fire protection equipment is fed via an independent power source

Our address

Wingu Tanzania
ESBC, First Floor, 344 Ghuba Road / Tour Drive,
Kimbiji House, Oysterbay,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
P.O. Box 23179
Telephone: +255 22 296000

Data Center
Plot No. 57
Mbezi Industrial Area
Kinondoni Municipality
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Telephone: +255 613 521514
Email: info@wingu.africa

All Enquiries

FREDDY MREMA
Group Director, Enterprise Sales, and Marketing
Mobile: +255 713 123633
Telephone: +255 222 296211
Email: freddy@wingu.africa