iColo Announces MPM1 Data Centre in Mozambique

iColo, a Digital Realty company, Kenya’s first carrier-neutral data centre provider, announced the opening of its first data center, MPM1, in Maputo, Mozambique. MPM1 is a centrally located facility to offer robust connectivity and Subsea Cable landing capability to enhance the internet experience in Mozambique.

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Benefits

The opening of this data center on the southeast coast of Africa increases the company’s global network and satisfies the rising need for connection along the eastern coast of Africa driven by the growth of subsea cables.

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Features of the new data center

In addition to its campuses in Mombasa and Nairobi, iColo is now expanding into the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. The 9500 sqm campus is located in Maputo on Avenida Lenine. The total Data Center floor space is 156 sqm.

In the first stage of development, MPM1 offers approximately 350 sqm of rentable space, which equates to about 80 racks with the potential for additional enhancements.

“We are committed to enhancing internet connectivity in Mozambique by establishing this new facility, especially with the advent of new high-capacity cable systems landing along the coast of Mozambique. We are very excited about the growth potential of this market,” said Ranjith Cherickel, CEO at iColo.

At present, Mozambique is connected to two subsea cables with a third cable system, 2Africa, landing in Mozambique in February 2023.

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