This facility represents Raxio’s fifth data centre in its expanding portfolio and is the third one to open in 2024.

The data centre has earned Tier III certification from the Uptime Institute, positioning Raxio to significantly contribute to the country’s growing digital landscape.

CIV1 is Côte d’Ivoire’s first Tier III certified carrier-neutral and cloud-neutral data centre.
It is set to boost the country’s data consumption and local content creation in the rapidly expanding digital economy of Francophone West Africa.

Equipped with the latest technology, CIV1 has the capacity to house up to 800 racks and provide 3MW of IT power, making it a critical infrastructure in the region.

The launch also marks Raxio’s entry into West Africa, positioning Abidjan as a strategic hub for the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), which includes countries such as Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, and Senegal.

The facility will cater to the banking sector and other industries requiring secure and efficient data storage solutions.

Raxio Group’s CEO, Robert Mullins, emphasized the significance of this expansion, stating, “The launch of our Abidjan data centre solidifies our presence in West Africa, a key area for our continued growth.

Abidjan is an ideal location for businesses from across the region to collocate their mission-critical infrastructure in a secure, reliable environment. We are proud to play a part in Côte d’Ivoire’s digital progress and enhance its regional prominence.”

Located approximately 30 kilometers from Abidjan’s city center within the Village of Innovation and Technology (VITIB), CIV1 is equipped with multiple power and fibre pathways, ensuring uninterrupted service.

The facility also boasts advanced redundant systems to meet Tier III standards. In addition, it hosts the country’s Internet Exchange Point (CIVIX), providing a cost-effective platform for both local and international traffic interconnection.