Paratus, Africa’s leading integrated network operator, has unveiled its new Paratus Cloud service at a state-of-the-art point-of-presence (PoP) within iXAfrica Data Centres in Nairobi. This strategic partnership positions Nairobi as a digital hub for East Africa, delivering enterprise-grade cloud solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), government agencies, internet service providers (ISPs), and large corporations.
The collaboration, formalized by Joseph Kibwot, Managing Director of Paratus Kenya, and Arthur Wanyoike, Sales Manager at iXAfrica, introduces a powerful cloud platform hosted at Kenya’s first hyperscale, AI-ready data centre. To incentivize early adoption, Paratus is offering free cross-connects, waiving installation costs for businesses that join the Paratus Cloud at iXAfrica.
“Nairobi is rapidly becoming the digital capital of East Africa,” said Joseph Kibwot. “By colocating at iXAfrica, the region’s most advanced carrier-neutral hub, we ensure our customers benefit from world-class infrastructure, low-latency connectivity, and guaranteed data sovereignty.”
Paratus Cloud: Powering Digital Transformation
Paratus Cloud provides a comprehensive suite of compute, storage, and networking services tailored to diverse needs. Key features include:
-Elastic compute and storage that scales on demand.
Unified storage (block, file, object) with advanced security and encryption.
-Hybrid and edge deployments for compliance and low-latency access.
-Consumption-based pricing, allowing users to pay only for what they use.
AWS-compatible APIs for seamless migration and integration.
These capabilities make Paratus Cloud ideal for SMEs seeking cost-efficient solutions, ISPs needing scalable infrastructure, government agencies prioritizing data sovereignty, and enterprises managing mission-critical workloads.
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iXAfrica: A Hub for Connectivity and Innovation
Located in Nairobi, iXAfrica Data Centres offers carrier-neutral access to over 50 networks, direct peering with global internet exchange points (IXPs), and high-density capacity of 30kW per rack for AI and cloud workloads. The facility boasts:
-Strategic connectivity with direct access to sub-sea cables and pan-African backbone networks.
-Hyperscale resilience with 99.999% uptime, Tier III design, and redundant power.
-AI-ready infrastructure to support high-density computing needs.
“Paratus Cloud’s presence at iXAfrica reinforces Nairobi’s role as the gateway to Africa’s digital economy,” said Snehar Shah, CEO of iXAfrica Data Centres. “Together, we’re empowering businesses across East Africa with scalable, secure, and sovereign cloud services.”
Paratus is offering complimentary cross-connects for early adopters of Paratus Cloud at iXAfrica. This limited-time offer eliminates installation costs, enabling businesses to connect seamlessly to East Africa’s premier digital hub.
Enterprises, ISPs, and government agencies are encouraged to contact Paratus to take advantage of this offer and join the next wave of Africa’s digital transformation.
