Rack Centre, West Africa’s Tier III carrier and cloud-neutral data centre, has partnered with EdgeNext to introduce Content Delivery Network (CDN) and cloud hosting services in Nigeria.
The collaboration aims to boost the speed, stability, and scalability of digital applications, supporting industries ranging from e-commerce and media to fintech and gaming.
“By partnering with Rack Centre, we are ensuring secure, reliable, and low-latency services for enterprises, developers, and end-users, helping Nigeria embrace a new era of cloud and edge computing,” said Terence Wang, CEO of EdgeNext.
“Launching our CDN and cloud hosting services in Nigeria marks a key milestone for EdgeNext,” said Terence Wang, CEO of EdgeNext.
Lars Johannisson, CEO of Rack Centre, described the partnership as a testament to Nigeria’s growing role in Africa’s technology landscape.
“EdgeNext’s arrival at Rack Centre demonstrates the strength of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem,” Johannisson said. “Our LGS2 facility offers the capacity, connectivity, and sustainability that international providers need to serve this market effectively.”
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The new services will be hosted at Rack Centre’s state-of-the-art facility in Lagos.
EdgeNext’s global acceleration network will enhance the delivery of video, social media, and e-commerce content to Nigerian users by reducing latency and improving reliability.
Its flexible cloud hosting capabilities will also enable startups, small and medium enterprises, and developers to deploy applications faster, lower IT costs, and drive digital transformation.
Recognising the country’s thriving gaming community, EdgeNext plans to roll out specialised cloud solutions designed for mobile, PC, and cloud gaming.
These will feature low-latency, high-concurrency infrastructure to deliver smoother and more immersive gameplay experiences.
Rack Centre’s 13.5MW data centre campus connects more than 73 carriers, ISPs, and network operators. Its recently launched LGS2 facility features a design Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.35 and runs on sustainable energy sources.
The centre also connects directly to all major subsea cable landings along Africa’s Atlantic coast, including Google’s Equiano and the upcoming 2Africa cable.
