Equinix has formally opened its newest knowledge heart growth in Lagos. Known as LG2.3, the power will assist Nigeria’s rising digital transformation efforts, offering state-of-the-art colocation and safe interconnection options which is able to empower companies throughout the area. It additionally signifies Equinix’s unwavering dedication to advancing Nigeria’s place within the international digital financial system, reinforcing the corporate’s dedication to the area.
As a part of the inauguration, Bruce Owen, President of EMEA at Equinix, together with different Equinix executives, led the ribbon-cutting ceremony on the newly expanded web site. Along with an official go to to the Governor of Lagos State, Equinix hosted an unique buyer engagement occasion, bringing collectively key clients and companions from Nigeria’s enterprise and know-how sectors. Attendees mentioned shared successes and Equinix’s function in facilitating digital transformation, whereas additionally connecting straight with Bruce Owen for insights into how Equinix’s options drive innovation and enterprise agility within the area.
Equinix executives additionally took half in a tree-planting ceremony, symbolising Equinix’s continued funding in sustainable initiatives throughout the globe and highlighting the corporate’s broader purpose of lowering its carbon footprint whereas supporting greener practices throughout its operations worldwide.
Talking in regards to the growth, Bruce Owen, President of EMEA at Equinix stated “Nigeria is an important marketplace for Equinix. Right this moment’s opening is a transparent demonstration of our continued commitments to take a position and develop digital infrastructure that can profit the numerous 1000’s of companies in Nigeria and on the continent as an entire. I’m deeply inspired by the enthusiastic partnerships and improvements rising from this dynamic area, which proceed to encourage our dedication to Nigeria’s digital and sustainable future.”
Including to this, Wole Abu, Managing Director of Equinix West Africa, highlighted the crucial function of knowledge facilities in driving financial progress stating “Knowledge facilities proceed to play a pivotal function in driving financial growth in Nigeria, serving as crucial infrastructure that helps digital transformation and financial progress. As governments and enterprises more and more acknowledge their significance, international demand for knowledge heart capability is poised to rise. Whereas Africa’s demand for knowledge options remains to be evolving in comparison with extra mature markets, the continent is demonstrating robust potential for digital adoption and innovation. To satisfy this rising want, Equinix is actively advancing three main knowledge heart initiatives in Nigeria, with future growth plans for Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and South Africa.”
Equinix stays steadfast in its mission to allow safe, scalable, and sustainable digital progress for economies internationally.
