AMS-IX, one of the largest Internet Exchange operators in the world, and MainData Nigeria Limited (MDXi), an Equinix company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to operate and grow Internet Exchange services in Africa.
The MoU will see AMS-IX setting up an internet exchange at MDXi, the carrier-neutral Data Centre of MainOne in Lagos Nigeria.
Digital TimesNG understands that MDXi will act as AMS-IX strategic partner and reseller for AMS-IX in West Africa.
This strategic partnership between AMS-IX and MDXi will deliver improved interconnection capabilities for existing and new customers on the exchange, further facilitating content distribution into the West African region.
With this partnership, content delivery networks, application providers, and hosting companies will now be able to exchange internet traffic locally through the rich interconnected ecosystem of networks, large enterprises, cloud service providers, and network operators available at MDXi.
International Partnership Director, Onno Bos of AMS-IX said, “Lagos is the ideal location to serve as a content hub for West and Central Africa as it is strategically located in a fast-developing region with landing sites for international subsea cables connecting Africa to EMEA and beyond.
“We’re thrilled to work with a strong partner like MainOne to expand this vibrant connectivity community.”
Oluwasayo Oshadami, GM, Technical Solutions at MainOne said, “We’re excited to work with AMS-IX. AMS-IX has over 25 years of experience building, operating, and growing Internet Exchanges worldwide.
“This partnership is an important step in realizing our long-term strategy to become a leading carrier-neutral digital infrastructure company by bringing a full range of transformative technologies to Africa.”
MDXi and AMS-IX are committed to developing Lagos into a regional content hub that services users all over West and Central Africa.
The partners intend to seek alliances to connect with local telecom operators and Internet Exchanges to help develop and support local ecosystems
