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WIOCC, Africa’s wholesale connectivity provider, has joined forces with iColo, a World Class carrier-neutral data centre provider, in a strategic colocation agreement aimed at accelerating the growth of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Mombasa and across Kenya.
This collaboration is set to enhance digital infrastructure, improve interconnectivity and unlock new market opportunities for ISPs, ultimately contributing to Kenya’s rapidly expanding digital economy.
According to James Wekesa, Chief Commercial Officer at WIOCC Group, “The collaboration with iColo is a game-changer for Kenya’s ISP community. Through our high-capacity metro network and peering solutions, we are providing ISPs with the scalability, reliability and efficiency needed to serve the evolving needs of Kenyan businesses and consumers.”
As a key player in Africa’s digital transformation, WIOCC has successfully deployed the Mombasa Metro Network, interconnecting major data centres and submarine cable landing stations. By integrating with iColo’s state-of-the-art carrier-neutral data centres, the two firms are fostering an advanced peering ecosystem that will provide ISPs with low-latency, high-performance connectivity solutions.
This will help ISPs expand their network reach while maintaining cost efficiency, extend their services beyond Mombasa, tap into new regional and national markets without excessive capital expenditure.
iColo’s data centre campuses in Nairobi and Mombasa deliver key infrastructure that provides ISPs with access to high-capacity subsea cable systems, Content Delivery Networks (CDN) and Cloud Service Providers (CSPs). This carrier-neutral data centre platform creates a robust connected community for seamless connectivity in Kenya and the entire East African region.
Kenya’s growing demand for cloud services, content delivery and high-speed internet requires an ecosystem that supports high-performance, scalable solutions. The WIOCC-iColo collaboration will optimise ISP interconnectivity to improve performance and reduce operational costs, provide a robust infrastructure that supports content delivery networks, cloud operators and enterprise clients and enhance redundancy and resilience, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity even in the face of network disruptions.
“With increased digital adoption across Kenya, businesses need network solutions that are highly reliable and scalable. Through our continued investments and partnerships, WIOCC remains committed to driving digital transformation and economic growth in the country,” added Wekesa.
WIOCC’s and iColo’s combined infrastructure and expertise will help ISPs future-proof their operations, improve service quality and expand their footprint with minimal risk.