Rack Centre, West Africa's leading Tier III carrier and cloud-neutral data centre operator, and EdgeNext, a global edge cloud platform specializing in CDN and cloud hosting solutions, today announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate Nigeria's digital transformation. The partnership aims to strengthen the nation's internet infrastructure by delivering high-speed content delivery, low-latency cloud hosting, and advanced edge computing solutions to support Nigeria's rapidly expanding digital economy.
With over 200 million people and one of Africa's youngest populations, Nigeria is witnessing exponential growth in digital adoption. From e-commerce and mobile applications to gaming and social media, the need for high-performance infrastructure is critical to sustaining this momentum. By combining EdgeNext's global cloud capabilities with Rack Centre's carrier-neutral infrastructure, this partnership will help businesses, developers, and service providers scale efficiently and deliver seamless digital experiences nationwide.
Driving innovation through cloud and edge technologies Given the increasing demand for fast, reliable, and secure digital infrastructure, Rack Centre and EdgeNext will collaborate across several key areas:Expanding Local Infrastructure and Cloud Access: EdgeNext will host its CDN and cloud hosting platforms at Rack Centre's LGS2 facility in Lagos. Powered by sustainable energy and designed for high efficiency with a PUE of 1.35, the facility offers direct connectivity to all subsea cables landing on Africa's Atlantic coast, including Equiano and the forthcoming 2Africa cable. This will enable Nigerian enterprises and global content providers to achieve faster content delivery, lower latency, and improved performance across applications and services.
Empowering Digital Businesses and Developers: EdgeNext's global acceleration network will support local enterprises, startups, and developers with flexible, cost-effective cloud solutions. These include infrastructure for e-commerce, fintech, and media platforms, as well as next-generation gaming cloud services that provide low-latency, high-concurrency performance for mobile, PC, and cloud gaming applications.
Advancing Edge Computing for National Growth: Together, Rack Centre and EdgeNext will promote the adoption of edge cloud technologies across critical sectors such as fintech, education, healthcare, and smart city development-laying the groundwork for Nigeria's continued economic modernization.
Leadership perspectives"Expanding our CDN and cloud hosting services into Nigeria marks a significant step in EdgeNext's mission to enhance digital performance across emerging markets. Partnering with Rack Centre ensures our customers benefit from secure, reliable, and high-speed connectivity. Together, we are creating the foundation for a more connected, efficient, and innovative digital economy in Nigeria."
