Originally posted on Data Center POST
ST DIGITAL, a leading African-based company specializing in digital transformation and data center services, has announced a significant milestone in its journey toward advancing digital infrastructure in Central Africa. The company’s DLA01 Data Center, located in Douala, Littoral, has achieved the prestigious DC OIX-2 certification, marking it as one of the first data center providers in Central Africa to attain this status. This certification, granted by the Open-IX Association (OIX), a globally recognized peer-reviewed standards body, is a testament to ST DIGITAL’s commitment to upholding the highest standards in data center interconnection and operation.
The DLA01 facility is a landmark in the region, as it is the first carrier-neutral, tier 3-built data center in Central Africa. This means it offers enhanced reliability, scalability, and superior performance to its clients. Additionally, it houses the Douala Internet Exchange (DOUALA-IX), an open and neutral peering point that treats every network operator with fairness. DOUALA-IX, which has also earned IXP OIX-1 certification, aims to boost regional Internet connectivity and performance by leveraging its strategic geographic location and access to international and regional fiber optic cables.
By achieving both the DC OIX-2 and IXP OIX-1 certifications, ST DIGITAL’s facility exceeds best-in-class standards, setting a new benchmark for data center interconnection in the region.
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