The first colocation data center that is 100% technology-neutral will start operations with 100 racks (server shelves), joining other competitors already in the market. It has Tier III certification, ensuring redundancy in essential components. Following Ivory Coast, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Uganda, the British multinational Raxio is opening its first colocation and fully neutral data center in Angola. The facility, built in Cacuaco on a gross area of 18,817 square meters, will be inaugurated on the 30th of this month.
Construction of the first phase began two years ago, with an investment of $30 million. In phase 1, the Raxio AO1 project will launch with 100 racks built on 9,684 square meters. Each rack can generally house 20 to 40 servers, depending on equipment and infrastructure configuration.
Colocation data centers provide physical space to host clients’ network equipment and other IT hardware. This model is increasingly popular in the tech sector because it reduces costs and simplifies the management of proprietary infrastructure.
In this business model, the data center operator provides essential services such as advanced security, cooling, power supply, connectivity, and scalability. Neutrality means clients can freely choose their internet service provider without restrictions. This flexibility ensures multiple connectivity options, redundancy, and the ability to migrate services without replacing physical equipment. In other words, combining colocation with neutrality guarantees robust infrastructure, flexible connectivity, and connection redundancy.
Raxio AO1, joining other operational data centers in the market, is Tier III certified, with redundancy for components such as power and cooling, allowing maintenance without service interruptions and continuous operation year-round.
In the Industry 4.0 era, investments in technology infrastructure are crucial for companies, as data has become the new “gold mine” for organizations. Building proprietary data centers can be costly, requiring significant financial investment. However, maintaining an in-house data center is becoming outdated, as specialized centers provide better solutions.
“Our business model is technology-neutral: we welcome all clients. This model is suitable for organizations that already have IT infrastructure and need to expand or implement disaster recovery solutions,” explains Maria Pinto, CEO of Raxio Angola, in an interview with Expansão. She adds, “If every bank built its own data center, we would have a city clogged with structures.”
Currently, dozens of companies are migrating their infrastructure to Raxio’s facilities. This process has been relatively straightforward when well-planned, with a realistic timeline aligned with clients. Expansion to phase two will depend on the success of the first phase.
“Maintaining a data center in-house can create a false sense of security. Institutions should focus on their business, not on server management, which is often neglected until a problem arises. Our data center exists so the client can focus on their business while we take care of the infrastructure,” she concludes.
Source: Expansão
