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    • From L-R; Michuki Mwangi, Regional Development Manager, Africa, ISOC; Prof. Ezer Osei-Yeboah Boateng, Deputy Director General of the National Communication Authority, Ghana; Funke Opeke, CEO, MainOne an Equinix Company; Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Ghana’s Minister of Communications and Digitalisation; Emmanuel Kwarteng, Country Manager, Ghana, MainOne, an Equinix Company at AfPIF 2023
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MainOne, an Equinix Company, Hosts Africa’s Peering Community at African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) 2023 in Ghana; Reinforces Commitment to Internet Growth in Africa

MainOne's role as the host of AfPIF 2023 and its active commitment in fostering interconnections align with its broader mission of driving digital transformation across West Africa

MainOne (http://www.MainOne.net) reinforces its commitment to the growth of internet in Africa by successfully hosting the 12th edition of the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) in Accra, Ghana last week. The event, co-hosted by the Internet Society (ISOC) and the African IXP Association (AFIX), drew an impressive gathering of…

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    • MainOne and ISOC team at the 2022 AfPif Event when MainOne was announced host of 2023 edition
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Ghana to Host the 12th Edition of the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF)

AfPIF’s mission is to increase the amount of Internet content and traffic exchanged locally in Africa

Ghana is gearing up to welcome the 12th edition of the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF), marking the event’s second appearance in the vibrant city of Accra. Hosted by MainOne (http://www.MainOne.net), an Equinix Company, this year's conference is scheduled to take place from August 22nd to 24th, 2023. AfPIF,…

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Two years on, how MDXi Appolonia is Consolidating Digital Transformation in Ghana

MainOne's commitment to Ghana's digital acceleration took a significant step forward in June 2021 with the launch of MDXi Appolonia, a state-of-the-art, Uptime Certified, Tier III data center in Accra

Ghana's remarkable digital transformation journey has become a benchmark for many African nations. Driven by factors such as enhanced internet accessibility, a thriving mobile telecommunications market, and the government's unwavering commitment to growing the country’s digital economy, Ghana stands as a shining example of digital advancement in the region. It,…

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Over Half of Businesses in Nigeria Planning to Expand Locally Despite Supply Chain, Cyber-Security, and Recruitment Challenges

100 business leaders in Nigeria were interviewed about the opportunities and challenges their organizations are facing – and their plans for the future

Nigerian survey data also shows that 34% of IT decision makers in Nigeria are planning to move to a new region and 33% into a new country; 58% of IT decision makers in Nigeria view a shortage of personnel with IT skills as one of the main threats to their…

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    • MainOne and AfPIF team at the announcement of MainOne Ghana as host of AfPif 2023
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MainOne, an Equinix Company to host African Peering & Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) 2023 in Ghana

Emmanuel Kwarteng, Country Manager, MainOne Ghana, applauded Ghana’s selection to host AfPiF 2023 and stated that “Ghana’s strategic location, ease of access, and budding telecommunications industry makes it the best location

Following a successful bid process, MainOne (www.MainOne.net), an Equinix Company has been announced as the host of the 12th edition of The African Peering & Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) taking place in Accra, Ghana in 2023.  Speaking at this year’s event in Kigali, Emmanuel Kwarteng, Country Manager, MainOne Ghana, applauded Ghana’s…

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Equinix Enters Africa, Closing the US$320 Million Acquisition of MainOne

Acquisition signals the first step in Equinix’s long-term strategy to become a leading African carrier-neutral digital infrastructure company, enabling organizations to accelerate digital transformation throughout the continent

Equinix, Inc. (www.Equinix.com) (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world's digital infrastructure company™, today announced it has completed its deal to acquire West African data center and connectivity solutions provider MainOne (www.MainOne.net) for an enterprise value of US$320M, marking the beginning of its expansion into the African continent. The completion of this acquisition…

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Mdxi-MainOne Consolidates Position In Building West African Digital Ecosystem

The company has used its affiliation with the MainOne Group, presence in multiple countries, and access to all major operators across the region

MDXi, a MainOne (www.MainOne.net) company, continues to consolidate its position as the leading Data Center Business across West Africa with the launch of its recent Data Center in Appolonia City, Ghana. In an environment where there is still a dearth of infrastructure, the company has used its affiliation with the…

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    • L-R: Emmanuel Kwarteng, Country Manager, MainOne Ghana; Solomon Asamoah, CEO, GIIF; Funke Opeke, CEO, MainOne; Mrs. Veronica Rita Sackey, Director, PPBME, Ministry Of Communications; Aficanus Mensah, Board Chairman, MainOne Ghana; Mrs. Olusola Ogundimu, Board Member, MainOne Ghana; and Gbenga Adegbiji, COO, MDXi at the unveiling of the MDXI data center in Appolonia City, Accra | Launch of MainOne Subsidiary MDXi’s Appolonia data center, Accra, Ghana
    • L-R: Aficanus Mensah, Board Chairman, MainOne Ghana; Mrs. Veronica Rita Sackey, Director, PPBME, Ministry Of Communications, Ghana and Funke Opeke, CEO, MainOne at the unveiling of the MDXI data center in Appolonia City, Accra | Launch of MainOne Subsidiary MDXi’s Appolonia data center, Accra, Ghana
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MainOne, West Africa’s Leading Carrier-neutral data center provider to unveil data center in Appolonia City, Accra

The new facility which is located 20 kilometers from the center of Accra, Ghana will expand MainOne’s already robust infrastructure and service profile in West Africa

MainOne (www.MainOne.net), the leading provider of connectivity, cloud and data center solutions in West Africa is set to launch the  Appolonia Data Center of its subsidiary, MDXi. The new facility which is located 20 kilometers from the center of Accra, Ghana will expand MainOne’s already robust infrastructure and service profile…

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MainOne Celebrates 10 Years of Enabling West Africa’s Digital Revolution

Since inception, MainOne has invested in over $400m in infrastructure in West Africa as part of its efforts to bridge the digital divide and enable the digital economy

MainOne (www.MainOne.net), West Africa’s leading provider of Wholesale and Enterprise connectivity and data center services celebrates 10 years of delivering innovative, world-class service in West Africa. Ten years ago, the company launched its operations with the commissioning of the first private submarine cable on the West Coast of Africa. The…

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MainOne partners Government and the World Bank to Deliver Connectivity Services into Burkina Faso

As a landlocked country, Burkina Faso has faced difficulties in accessing world-class connectivity and maintaining ubiquitous broadband internet access due to the lack of infrastructure

MainOne (www.MainOne.net), West Africa’s premier connectivity and data center solution provider, has been entrusted by the State of Burkina Faso, backed by the World Bank, to provide bulk connectivity services to a consortium of operators through the PAV-Burkina Cooperative, for the next three (3) years. Following an international bid to…