Fatshimetrie, your source of premium information on technology news, exclusively reveals a major breakthrough in the digital sector of the Democratic Republic of Congo: the creation of the very first data center with a capacity of 2 MW, the result of the collaboration between TEXAF and OADC. Certified Tier-III by the Uptime Institute and open to all operators, this cloud represents a major turning point for the country’s digital economy.
During a recent press conference, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of OADC Texaf Digital, Christophe Evers, stressed that this project marks the beginning of a new era for the Congolese economy. Indeed, this data center is not limited to a simple infrastructure, it paves the way for a multitude of essential digital services such as personal identification, payments, education, healthcare, agricultural data and logistics. This initiative promises to stimulate innovation and boost the Congolese start-up sector.
The impact of this investment is not limited to the local digital economy. By increasing the capacity, reliability and speed of the internet, the data center is expected to lead to lower costs and promote the emergence of new investment opportunities. It positions the DRC on the global map of the digital economy and attracts the attention of renowned investors.
In addition, this data center will help strengthen the country’s banking sector by securing its IT systems and ensuring compliance with national regulations on the protection of personal data. It is fully in line with President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi’s vision for the digital development of the DRC.
The Managing Director of OADC Texaf Digital, Mohammed Bouhelal, emphasizes that this data center opens up new perspectives for the Congolese economy by promoting a dynamic digital ecosystem and offering sector players privileged access to quality services.
In conclusion, the opening of this data center marks a crucial step towards the transformation of the Democratic Republic of Congo into a major technology hub in Africa. It is a catalyst for innovation, economic growth and digital inclusion that promises to shape the country’s digital future. Fatshimetrie will continue to closely monitor the developments of this initiative and its impact on the Congolese economy.