SEACOM, a telecom and managed services provider focused on Africa, has launched colocation and IP transit services at the newly inaugurated JN1 International Business Exchange data centre, operated by Equinix in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The data centre commenced operations in July 2024 and was officially unveiled on October 23. It provides secure and neutral colocation and interconnection services to enterprise clients while serving as a key hub for Equinix across the continent.
Through an agreement with Equinix, SEACOM can now offer colocation services tailored for enterprise customers. The facility is designed to support IT infrastructure with reliable power supply, advanced cooling solutions, and multiple integrated security layers. In addition, robust service-level agreements ensure maximum system uptime and resilience.
SEACOM is also introducing IP transit services with scalable bandwidth options of up to 4Gbps, connecting South Africa to Lisbon, Portugal. This move enhances low-latency Internet connectivity and facilitates access to Europe and other global points of presence.
Santosh Naraidoo, colocation product manager at SEACOM, remarked, “We have enjoyed a long-standing collaboration with Equinix, but this marks our inaugural offering of colocation services using their infrastructure. It’s an exciting period for the colocation landscape in South Africa, as we see an influx of highly connected data centres like Equinix along with various vendors and hyperscalers expanding their market presence.”
Naraidoo emphasised that by providing transit services through Equinix, SEACOM is diversifying the options available to customers, responding to the growing demand for cloud computing and cloud-based solutions across the region.
He noted that Africa’s expanding network of subsea Internet cables and terrestrial infrastructure is crucial for the continent’s digital transformation, enhancing its ability to host data and manage enterprise networks. Additionally, Naraidoo highlighted that challenges such as load shedding have significantly increased the demand for colocation services. Many businesses now recognise the value of transitioning their systems to secure facilities designed to safeguard critical resources.
