The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has announced that they will be extending their African interconnection platform to PAIX Data Centres in Accra following demand from the local networking community.
LINX Accra will be a neutral, multi-site interconnection fabric providing peering services and more for networks to improve performance, increase redundancy and lower latency. LINX Accra is due to go live in early Q1 of 2025 and will be a fully redundant, interconnected, multi-site fabric to further future-proof digital services and the connectivity eco-system in Ghana.
Ghana – the gateway to Africa
Ghana is one of the most internationally connected countries in Africa witnessing remarkable growth in its digital landscape in recent years very much driven by presence of six subsea cable systems. The investment in both the cable systems and data centres has put Ghana on the map, accelerated the countries digital transformation and ultimately made it a key location globally for networks to interconnect.
Bright Asiamah Tawiah, Country Managing Director for PAIX said: “The addition of LINX marks a major step in enhancing Ghana’s digital infrastructure and connectivity. By bringing global peering capabilities closer to home, we are enabling local businesses to access faster, more reliable, and affordable internet traffic exchange, which is crucial for their growth in an increasingly digital world. This development not only strengthens Ghana’s position as a digital hub in West Africa but also supports our mission to build a robust, future-proof ecosystem that drives Africa’s digital economy forward.”
Keeping local traffic, local
Nurani Nimpuno, Head of Global Engagement for LINX comments: “We are delighted to be launching in Ghana. The LINX Accra IXP will bring robust, distributed interconnection services across several data centres in Accra. The state-of-the art LINX interconnection hub ensures that as demand for connectivity grows the infrastructure in Accra is ready to support it. LINX Accra will not only support the growth of the strong local ISP community, but with several key Internet submarine cables landing in Accra, it is uniquely positioned to become a central gateway for Internet traffic in West Africa.”
Wouter van Hulten, CEO & Founder of PAIX, says: “PAIX Data Centres is fully committed to the development of Ghana’s digital infrastructure, with plans for further expansion to support all the latest AI hardware and software. PAIX Data Centres is invested in by Africa50, a private equity fund in which the Republic of Ghana is a shareholder. We are building and operating the infrastructure to enable Africa’s digital economy, with local data centres and local teams, and world class operations, all essential for the developments that lie ahead.
In September we announced LINX in Nairobi, and so we are pleased that LINX in is now also being deployed in Accra. The presence of LINX in Accra provides Ghanaian businesses with faster, more secure, and reliable connectivity options, improving our region’s digital economy infrastructure. This development reflects our ongoing commitment to enabling Africa’s digital economy and is our answer to the ECOWAS countries desire to have more regional internet exchanges deployed.”
About the London Internet Exchange:
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) is a mutually governed Internet exchange point (IXP) providing peering services and public policy representation to network operators, encompassing over 950 different autonomous systems (ASNs). Established in 1994 in London, LINX operates IXPs in London, Manchester, Scotland, and Wales in the United Kingdom, as well as in Northern Virginia, United States.
LINX have been pioneers of peering for nearly 30 years and have changed the Internet and connectivity landscape in the UK. They are fully invested in working for the good of the internet in Kenya as they roll out their peering solutions as well as further interconnection services in the future. www.linx.net
About PAIX Data Centres:
PAIX Data Centres is a leading provider of data centre solutions, offering state-of-the-art facilities and services to meet the evolving needs of businesses across Africa. With a focus on reliability, carrier neutrality, scalability, and security, PAIX Data Centres enable organisations to harness the power of technology and drive digital transformation. From ISPs and cloud providers to financial institutions and enterprises, PAIX Data Centres delivers innovative solutions that fuel growth and success in today’s digital economy to businesses of all sizes.
PAIX Data Centres is invested in by Africa50, a private equity fund in which the Republic of Ghana is a shareholder. PAIX is further supported by its Series A shareholders and Invest International’s Dutch Good Growth Fund. www.paix.io
